Friday, June 10, 2022

An atypical standout XIII

For casual listeners, the name George Benson might bring to mind his vocals on such pop hits as "Give Me The Night," "This Masquerade," or "On Broadway" or his guitar playing on "Breezin'."

Delve deeper into Benson's vast career, however, and you'll discover "Bossa Rocka," a 1967 instrumental with bossa nova-style guitar and pleasant organ accompaniment.  It doesn't get a lot of airplay today, so wide-ranging jazz stations are well-advised to give it its due.