Givin' It Up

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Givin' It Up finds crossover jazz icons guitarist George Benson and vocalist Al Jarreau teaming up for a breezy, enjoyably melodic session that highlights both artists' long careers. Technically a duo album, it is Benson's first since signing with Concord Records. As such, it works as a nice reintroduction to both artists and even finds them reworking the Bobby Womack classic "Breezin'," which Benson originally covered on his 1976 album of the same name. Here listeners get Jarreau adding lyrics and vocals on a version that really evokes the classic '70s jazz-meets-R&B sound that was an original hallmark of smooth jazz. In that sense, Givin' It Up is a true joy for fans of that more organic, song-oriented approach to crossover music, with Benson and Jarreau digging in to such great songs as Seals & Crofts' "Summer Breeze," John Legend's "Ordinary People," and Darryl Hall's "Every Time You Go Away." Also adding some unexpected fun and celebrity sheen to the proceedings is an impromptu appearance by Paul McCartney, who joins in on Sam Cooke's gospel-inflected "Bring It on Home to Me." Throw in appearances by trumpeter Chris Botti, vocalist Patti Austin, pianist Herbie Hancock, and bassist Marcus Miller and Stanley Clarke, and Givin' It Up proves music is always fun with a little help from your friends. ~ Matt Collar, All Music Guide

Artist	George Benson/Al Jarreau
Format	CD
Genre	Jazz
Label Name	Concord
Producer	John Burk, Chris Dunn, Barry Eastmond, Marcus Miller, Gregg Field, Mike Broening, Larry E. Williams
Release Date	2006 10 24
Song List	1: Breezin' (5:40) 2: Mornin' (5:03) 3: 'Long Come Tutu (6:38) 4: God Bless the Child (3:42) 5: Summer Breeze (5:03) 6: All I Am (3:24) 7: Ordinary People (5:19) 8: Let It Rain (4:55) 9: Givin' It Up for Love (3:58) 10: Every Time You Go Away (4:31) 11: Four (5:15) 12: Don't Start No Schtuff (4:45) 13: Bring It on Home to Me (4:24)
Style.Categories	Smooth Jazz, Crossover Jazz, Contemporary Jazz

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