Breezin' - George Benson - From the 1976 Album - 'Breezin''

📻 Step into the full archive for more late-night selections:    / @thesouloflondon   Breezin' by George Benson, from the 1976 album 'Breezin'' Cut over three days in early January 1976 at Capitol Records, George Benson’s Breezin’ captures a moment when smooth jazz was finding new mainstream traction. With Claus Ogerman’s lush arrangements enveloping the rhythm section of Stanley Banks and Harvey Mason, and Ronnie Foster’s mellow synthesizer textures, the track moves with a sleek, shimmering touch that balances sophistication and warmth. Benson’s guitar and vocal delivery glide effortlessly, embodying a poised but relaxed vibe that helped the album not just top jazz charts but also cross over into pop and R&B. This album marked Benson’s debut on Warner Bros. and remains one of the best-selling jazz records ever, a testament to its wide appeal beyond just jazz purists. For crate-diggers and collectors, this pressing on vinyl offers a classic stereo sound mastered by Doug Sax, making it a prized piece in many collections. Breezin’ may have drawn mixed reviews upon release, but its smooth fusion of jazz-funk and contemporary grooves remains resonant decades on, proving why Benson’s guitar voice continues to speak volumes. Track details: Artist: George Benson Track: Breezin' Album: Breezin' Year: 1976 Genre: Jazz, Funk / Soul Style: Smooth Jazz, Jazz-Funk, Contemporary Jazz Label: Warner Bros. Records #SoulOfLondon #GeorgeBenson #JazzFunk #SoulMusic #WarnerBrosRecords