Breezin' - George Benson (Cover)

[@RayAllen1776]

Amazing 😎

[@kennyj43]

I think Mr. Benson would approve! I certainly do!

[@joshboydguitar]

I hope so! Thanks for your kind words!! George Benson is a constant inspiration for me both as a musician and a genuinely wonderful person and role model!

[@carlosperazalive9162]

Excelent!! Excelent!!

[@joshboydguitar]

Muchas gracias!

[@joshboydguitar]

Thank you! 😊

[@MrBongoagogo]

You can't beat the sound of a fender p bass sounds so fat and rich solid bass playing there Man

[@Mountainsandmusic8011]

Absolutely excellent musicianship. You have to appreciate a man who can make a guitar sound like this. Superb. The whole band are top drawer too. Its amazing how musicians can lift your spirits and put a smile on your face by how they rock a tune.

[@joshboydguitar]

Wow, thank you! So happy to hear this! Bringing others joy through music is such an honour!

[@michaelgottlieb9083]

Takes me back to when the song first came out. I was 16 and we had the album and I was trying to pick out a few notes… It’s a classic tune by a classic artist.

[@gwhite619]

This dude got good musician chops and will steal your date at the reception with his grooves. LOL. he's hired!!! 😆😆😀

[@joshboydguitar]

😂👍🏻

[@midori4789]

My dad would have love this!

[@joshboydguitar]

😃

[@kevintownsend3840]

Oh my goodness King George would be so proud, you guys nailed that. 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏

[@joshboydguitar]

Thank you!

[@kevintownsend3840]

@joshjamesboyd is that a GB 10 guitar and your movements as you play at to the performance.

[@p.farrell3489]

Class Act!

[@radhityamahendra6011]

this song is always made my days

[@solangedefatimaeid3776]

listening here from Kemi Lapland nonstop. So beautiful🇫🇮

[@joshboydguitar]

Thanks

[@tteariki330]

ever show in Sydney pls.. this is what real music is.

[@joshboydguitar]

I hope to plan an Australian and New Zealand tour in the next few years 😊

[@tykuresa22]

Amazing. One of my favorite songs. Bravo 🔥

[@southshoreimaging3459]

Bravo!

[@joshboydguitar]

Muchas gracias!

[@jeromeclarke4141]

Perfect! Played it on the Steelpans Compliments from Suriname 🇸🇷 and Guyana 🇬🇾 JAN 2024

[@martinskalnins2448]

It is beautiful song written by Bobby Womack, performed by incredible hungarian guitarist Gabor Szabo , and only then it became a hit of George Benson , thanks to all these guys and particulary to this version performers

[@cornejoronron]

I didn't know bobby Womack wrote that jam I always thought George Benson came up with it . Good to know this stuff so you don't look like a fool whenever the topic comes up in a music jam conversation . Thanks for the info good brother 👍🏼

[@joshboydguitar]

Thanks for your kind words and the info! Cheers

[@Spartanm333]

@@cornejoronron Yes Bobby Womack - played guitar in Ray Charle's band, then toured with Wilson Picket, James Brown and Sam Cooke... as lead guitarist. So a pretty good fiddler RIP. Bobby joked "many of my songs became hits for other people... can you imagine that? I get beat up in the charts, by my own songs!" 'Stop On By' another minor hit for Bobby, huge hit for Rufus and Chaka Khan. It's All Over Now - Rolling Stones huge hit. And he wrote the theme music to the movie Across 110th Street. A genius up there with George.

[@rockbenson8200]

MOST certainly the tune were done perfectly initially by, Gabor Szabo, years before, George 'Bad Bad' Benson, followed-up with it [Breezin']. Gabor Szabo's version, in fact....must've 'inspired' GB in some way for him [GB] to record it? Hats off to, Bobby Womack, who conceived it originally....🙌

[@tiborfarkas2969]

or even written also by Szabó... ;)

[@mikev8612]

You got it bro, good job.

[@joshboydguitar]

Appreciate it!

[@terryburford7342]

Fantastic.

[@joshboydguitar]

Many thanks!

[@bethgray]

One my favorite singer good singer and song writer u the best❤❤❤

[@joshboydguitar]

Thanks so much for your kind words of support!

[@melikatuberi9527]

Am from the FIJI ISLANDS...It is one of my favourites when i was growing up and i appreciate how great muscians have been trying to liven it up to another notch.....Great performance.

[@joshboydguitar]

Bula! Greetings to you in Fiji! Thanks for your feedback!

[@robertocensi8017]

Good job, boys

[@jillianvirginiathaggard2289]

Not, bad guys love it ❤

[@amitaygeyer3287]

Damn, saw some harsh comments here and had to say that’s a great live performance!!! Great groove and feel, guitarist was killing it in his solo

[@joshboydguitar]

Thanks 🙏

[@clev1729]

Aloha from Hawaii....You did George Benson proud!...Timeless Classic...Awesome!...Loved how you put a little of your twist in there...Keep it up...Mahalo Brother

[@GoingNutsinTX]

Guitarist is great! The rest of the band is killin it too!

[@Da-Baker]

Josh, you was born with soul in your blood 🩸 Stay blessed ❤

[@joshboydguitar]

Thank you so much!

[@natashaferdinand6589]

mate you got this!

[@rodolphebouyeure5365]

So right and so nice! Perfect cover. That's realy fun. Thank you, thank you. Merci baucoup.

[@joshboydguitar]

Thank you too!

[@cavaflinguer5565]

Tout simplement formidable

[@skipbauchmam5995]

Outstanding cover of one of my favorite guitar songs ever. I felt the “”Breeze in every note.

[@joshboydguitar]

Thank you so much!

[@manchesterutdfan66]

Shows you know nothing about music Skip.....

[@JohnMoyer-tu1zp]

A great cover of a song that has always lifted my heart

[@dougjardine-r9e]

i love how tight this band is!!

[@birgitrehse2133]

Reminds me of my youth. Georgious❤

[@teresacollins7763]

Beautiful! Thank you for doing George proud! You are outrageously talented.

[@joshboydguitar]

Thank you so much!

[@zero.7123]

Only a true musician can appreciate this 😊❤️

[@joshboydguitar]

Wow, thanks 🙏

[@Tonetwisters]

Yes, well done. But this entire album, originally, was just a thing of beauty! Some great material for players to work out, what? :-)

[@rickygonzalez1545]

nice work all around bravo

[@joshboydguitar]

Gracias!

[@sil.lum.quan.]

Great chops! Capturing George Benson's unique language on the guitar while still preserving your own musical language is difficult but you do a very good job at it.

[@joshboydguitar]

Thanks for listening

[@panjoeljoel]

nice cover 👍🏻

[@joshboydguitar]

👍🏻

[@gustavoadolfopalmavasquez3643]

Beautiful Song

[@joshboydguitar]

I agree!

[@tteariki330]

great stuff buddy, I enjoy it very much thank you.

[@joshboydguitar]

Thank you so much for your feedback!

[@jeffreycase9379]

Hey man, the only thing better than this tune is seeing the joy you have being able to play it as good as THE MAN does. I wish I had your chops. Good job.

[@joshboydguitar]

Wow thanks so much for taking the time to share this positivity!

[@joshboydguitar]

Thank you for your exceptionally kind words of encouragement

[@cavaflinguer5565]

Excellente interprétation rien à dire

[@flamenco1]

Great job 5 stars.

[@joshboydguitar]

Cheers 🎉

[@kingyonder]

This is a beautiful performance....and you did it your way! Love that ...

[@joshboydguitar]

Thank you so much!

[@edu456]

You make it look so easy, but I know how hard it is! There is nothing like live music and accomplished musicians.

[@joshboydguitar]

Thank you, we really appreciate this comment!

[@edu456]

@@joshboydguitar yw! 😊

[@nmcg2587]

Great sound - you guys really cook! Love the guitar btw - lovely bit of kit

[@joshboydguitar]

Glad you like it!

[@mastermao8592]

As a brissy local I shall have to head in and hear these guys jam

[@joshboydguitar]

I won’t be back in Brisbane for a while, but hope to get the band back together ASAP!

[@mastermao8592]

@@joshboydguitar yes please … but covid has dented many plans

[@TheWriterWalker]

Excellent sound and video quality.

[@joshboydguitar]

Many thanks!

[@surfgod509]

Well done 👏

[@joshboydguitar]

Thank you 😁

[@surfgod509]

@@joshboydguitar my father's buddy Johnny Smith had known George Benson... And one of Bensons favorite Guitars was a Gibson Johnny Smith model..see: Benson 1976 video of to see this instrument ! Johnny was always kind and humble to me... your Playing is Excellent... ; ) take care and keep up the good work... From. JD

[@steveeastell4151]

Josh that was truly outstanding. I closed my eyes and all I could was George!

[@jacquelinedelparchment7059]

Couldn't want for more out of that! Fantastic.

[@wint2c]

You did ur thang Gr8 Job brother. you did Benson proud!!!!

[@joshboydguitar]

Aww shucks thank you, that means a lot!

[@banuaidi320]

luv it

[@joshboydguitar]

Many thanks!

[@merldesoisa2287]

Great job brother 👍👍

[@joshboydguitar]

Thanks 👍

[@cavaflinguer5565]

Mon dieu qu'est ce que c'est bon

[@joshboydguitar]

Thank you so much 😮

[@leonclaassen5443]

So glad I discovered this. Got a bit bored of this tune but this band and guitarist breathes life into this song man!

[@joshboydguitar]

Wow thanks for that comment, really glad you enjoyed the version!!

[@123windyron]

Fantastic!!!

[@joshboydguitar]

Cheers!

[@nadinew.838]

AAAAMAZINGG!!! One of the best I’ve heard of this timeless jazz classic!!!👌🏼👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@joshboydguitar]

Wow thanks for your very kind words! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ScottHowell-x1t]

I just love this Makes me Happy 😊

[@MrVinceb]

What a treat! Beautifully done.

[@joshboydguitar]

Thank you so much Vince

[@MrEmbajadorcorona]

Amazing!! The best cover. Tnks so muc

[@joshboydguitar]

Hey there, thank you so much for listening and the kind words!

[@pierresmusic]

This is such a phenomenal cover. Really nice!!

[@joshboydguitar]

Thank you so much!

[@wint2c]

Great skill, brother. You and Norman Brown should definitely play side by side

[@joshboydguitar]

Thanks!

[@doug_1489]

nice one 👌🏼...dig it that tune, you were ripping it man!

[@joshboydguitar]

Thanks Doug. I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@joshboydguitar]

Thanks Doug!

[@liang1935]

inspiring, cheefully done, good job!

[@fionaclark1841]

Beautiful, relaxing.

[@joshboydguitar]

Thanks. 👍🏻

[@Darkside-qy1gx]

Beautiful performance i love it 👍🏼❤️

[@joshboydguitar]

Thank you so much

[@zero.7123]

Awesome nice one guys love it simple but meaningful 🙏😊

[@joshboydguitar]

Cheers!

[@zero.7123]

Cheers🍻😊

[@seandoyle8629]

fantastic a tight band

[@joshboydguitar]

They are an amazing band to play with! Cheers!

[@PeterTaylorEdmonton]

Amazing! Love this!!

[@joshboydguitar]

🙏

[@letrasherfou]

lovin it!

[@joshboydguitar]

Thanks Vic!!

[@raymondmaynard2438]

The musos are really into this makes you just want groove 🕺😎👍🏽

[@joshboydguitar]

🕺

[@yustinayustina6374]

Bright up my day..!!

[@joshboydguitar]

Yey! That's always what I hope to achieve when playing music!

[@robertwjtaylor]

Nice work

[@joshboydguitar]

Thanks Robert

[@cathyberry8400]

Superb!!!! Youre one of the best!

[@joshboydguitar]

Thank you so much 😀

[@bixby7090]

simply marvelous!

[@joshboydguitar]

Your support is Much appreciated!

[@drummer375]

Very nice! Smooth groove and the keys do a great job on the string sounds

[@joshboydguitar]

Thanks. Neil Wickham is a excellent keyboard player, and his main instrument is saxophone. He was playing both on this gig!

[@lakeguild]

Excellent! Total respect.

[@joshboydguitar]

Thanks 🙏

[@ktgrant8429]

Absolutely beautiful cover sir👏👏👏 Also, how in the world do you not have more subs?!?!

[@joshboydguitar]

Thanks for your kinds words! Probably because I’m too busy performing 7-8 shows a week and don’t spend enough time online trying to boost my algorithm and creating regular videos to post! One day in the future maybe I’ll be able to do both!

[@GyeyangMountain]

nice cover....so cool

[@joshboydguitar]

Thanks a lot!

[@Scottr2010]

Nice work. You deserve a beer!

[@joshboydguitar]

Yes please, haha!

[@domenicocappiello6359]

Veramente molto bravi! Complimenti! 🎵🎶🎵 🎹 🎸

[@joshboydguitar]

grazie!

[@janetteirisolivier6101]

🎸 well done! 😊

[@pilarlopez7583]

Simplemente maravilloso

[@joshboydguitar]

Muchas gracias! 😊

[@pilarlopez7583]

Gracias a ti

[@RickDanner]

totally fantastic , cant do anything like that

[@rawmintvideo]

Such a great night of music mate! What a team!

[@joshboydguitar]

Such good memories of this entire day/night, 😆

[@PaSTOR-D]

Awesome rendition! You're absolutely out of your mind. Keep up this good work. From PaSTOR D "TBLAM"

[@joshboydguitar]

🙏

[@cornejoronron]

Great job you got down my fellow musician brother . I was just today trying to learn that jam . And then I found your video . You did good my friend keep it going . Can't wait to see more of your work . Thumbs up for sure 👍🏼

[@joshboydguitar]

Thanks very much, glad the video helped you, this has always been one of my favourite songs to play! How's your progress coming along with the song?

[@Furriee]

Amazing - I love it.

[@glennbrody4854]

One of those rare times I think this is at least as good as the original. Very nice!

[@joshboydguitar]

Wow, that certainly is a huge compliment, I’m very humbled you think that 🙏

[@marioalbertoperezzapata5957]

Fenomenal sería la palabra correcta para tan grande cover. Ufff tutto benne. Desde messico se aprecia tu gran talento. No me canso de reproducir tu gran obra.

[@TheWriterWalker]

Agree! And Lord knows it's hard to imitate Benson!

[@Martin_HD28]

very impressive cover!

[@joshboydguitar]

Thank you :-)

[@mandofisher70]

Nice work, Josh! Thanks for putting your version up on the web. And for showing me how to play the tune. Recently I got a bug for learning the Breezin' tunes so I'll be working on this one. I want to arrange it as a guitar feature with the Big Band I play with. It would be very similar to your version except 14 horns and rhythm section behind me. I will have to change the string parts over to horn parts. The band has an extremely 'robust' trumpet section. I'll clamp mutes on those guys. Double the lead in the trombones and saxes. And free improv for myself. I can't stand copying an improv note for note, but use the recorded solo as a baseline for ideas. I have never delved into George's style but this will give the opportunity to do so. I'm not saying that playing the exact solo is bad. Not at all. Breezin' is like a 'top 40' hit in the jazz world. So a lot of jazz people know the solo note for note. Probably even criticize you if you didn't play it exactly as George did on his recording! Of course those type of people are missing the boat of what jazz is all about. They should be listening to classical music if note for note duplication is important to them. I heard George play live twice in the '70s. What a Master. I know exactly what he sounds like and how he plays. He was very impressive. Very soulful. All those blues lines. Peace - Fred L.

[@joshboydguitar]

Hey Fred. How’s your big band arrangement of Breezin’ going?

[@madmax8949]

I can dig it!

[@joshboydguitar]

Cheers!

[@mattfrondorf8470]

This is fantastic

[@joshboydguitar]

Thanks!

[@Marceloseiao]

I have found your channell totally out of the blue. I am amazed by your interpretation of Benson's. Congrats from Brazil. I hope to see you playing live in New Zealand one day. I really love your contry! The land of the long and wide cloud! Arotearoa!

[@joshboydguitar]

Thanks for your support Marcelo! Hope all is well for you in Brasil! :-)

[@marioalbertoperezzapata5957]

Bellisimo me encantaría poder traerte a México.

[@joshboydguitar]

Gracias. ¡Yo vivo en Mexico!

[@jaycooper2624]

Not wishing to be pedantic but I feel compelled to point out that the George Benson version is itself a cover of the original which can be found on the Album "High Contrast" by the Late Hungarian Jazz guitarist Gabor Szabo released in 1971 on the Blue Thumb Label - BTS 28.The composer (also unfortunately Late) Bobby Womack plays rhythm guitar, Wolfgang Melz is on Bass, Jim Keltner on Drums and Felix "Flaco" Falcon on percussion. Santana fans will be familiar with the main riff because, whilst he has never recorded it, he frequently "visits" it in live performance particularly on "Samba Pa Ti". Carlos himself told me in an interview I did with him for the BBC (sorry to name-drop) in the mid-1970s that Szabo would frequently pop round to his place for a jam and he first heard it there. Guitar Buffs should already be familiar with Szabo's work but if not, check him out - you will not be disappointed! BTW, KZbin has a nice live version of the track by Carlos Santana and George Benson ( a TV performance I think) and I can also recommend a charming old reggae version of it by ( the probably Late!) guitarist Mickey Chung on a Green Door 45 GD 4032.-Phew! Having said all that, I'm impressed by The Josh Boyd Band and this excellent version! Thanks for posting - Jay from The U.K.

[@joshboydguitar]

Hey Jay. Thanks for taking the time to share all this very interesting information and history of this wonderful tune and for your kind words!!

[@jaycooper2624]

@@joshboydguitar It's my pleasure! Glad to see you're keeping up the fine tradition of Australian guitarists.-Jay.(in the UK).

[@dessertman1181]

Wonderful great playing

[@joshboydguitar]

Thank you so much!

[@ChaidarBintara]

Very beautiful. Masterpiece!

[@joshboydguitar]

Thank you very much!

[@essug6863]

Wow u r an amazing guitarist sir

[@joshboydguitar]

Thanks a ton