Breezin'
by George Benson
- Type: Album
- Released: March 19, 1976[1]
- Label: Warner Bros.
- Country: United States
- Length: 57:40
- Community rating: 3.65/5 from 2 ratings
Album Notes & Community Reviews
Breezin' marked George Benson's Warner Bros. debut and a major commercial breakthrough, topping the Pop, R&B, and Jazz charts. Driven by the hit singles "Breezin'" (a fusion standard) and "This Masquerade", the album showcased Benson's virtuosic guitar playing and smooth vocals, solidifying his crossover appeal. The album's blend of jazz, R&B, and pop elements helped define the smooth jazz sound and contributed to its widespread popularity.
Genres
Tracklist
- Breezin' (5:42)
- This Masquerade - 2000 Remaster (8:03)
- Six to Four (5:12)
- Affirmation (6:59)
- So This Is Love? (7:04)
- Lady (6:01)
- Shark Bite - 2000 Remaster (6:12)
- Down Here on the Ground (9:10)
- This Masquerade - Edit (3:17)
Credits
- George Benson - primary artist, lead guitar, vocals, written-by
- Claus Ogerman - arranged by, conductor
- Ed Thrasher - art direction
- Robert Lockart - art direction
- Stanley Banks - bass
- Jorge Dalto - clavinet, piano [acoustic], soloist, piano [acoustic], soloist, electric piano
- Noel Newbolt - coordinator [production assistant]
- Peter Palombi - design
- Harvey Mason - drums
- Ronnie Foster - electric piano, synthesizer [mini-moog], synthesizer [mini-moog - solo], soloist, electric piano, written-by
- Don Henderson - engineer [assistant]
- Al Young - liner notes
- Doug Sax - mastered by, mastering
- Ralph MacDonald - percussion
- Mario Casilli - photography by, photography
- Tommy Lipuma - producer
- Al Schmitt - recorded by, mixed by
- Phil Upchurch - rhythm guitar, bass, written-by
- Bobby Womack - written-by
- Leon Russell - written-by
- José Feliciano - written-by