george benson - Take Five 1976 Montreux 1986

[@westwindpainting]

As a young kid. I meet him and his band in Virginia Beach 1976 breezin tour. He was the most warm humble jazz man I've ever met. He made arrangements for me to sit up front center stage. ..that is my highlight of my musical concert experience..

[@deeFraniewski-er4vc]

A great dude from Pittsburgh

[@lisacassar9486]

Been a fan myself since that time. He and I have the same birthday!! I bet it was something to meet him, how cool😎❤🎶

[@maryjokeane1914]

Another jazz great from my town​@@deeFraniewski-er4vc

[@SuperBeachbum74]

My brother met him swimming in the hotel pool with his kids. He invited my brother backstage after the show he was giving that night. Both of the same faith like myself . Wish I was there !

[@timthompson8297]

I wish I could have been there too?

[@MarkFromHawaii]

After his solo he just grins ear to ear because he knows he was in the zone. That's why he's called Bad George!

[@saviourkings289]

8 May 2024 and this dude still blows me away

[@timthompson8297]

A master. He attracted millions of people to smooth jazz.

[@craigwilliams6734]

This is NOT Smooth Jazz!!! This is straight ahead Jazz with a touch of fusion. Benson has never ever been, smooth Jazz! True that he has made some commercial records with vocals.

[@timthompson8297]

@@craigwilliams6734 You’re wrong.

[@a.nobodys.nobody]

'smooth af jazz' is the correct terminology. Not many smooth jazz cats could or would play what George does. It's proper jazz, it just happens to be smooth af.

[@craigwilliams6734]

@@a.nobodys.nobody No. It is NOT “smooth Jazz”! I cannot believe we are having this conversation!! Benson is a million miles away from “smooth jazz”, the very fact that you think this, that illustrates that you know absolutely nothing about the genre. Benson is straight ahead Jazz which borders on fusion, you are confusing his music that was created for the commercial market which is more down to “production values” than his actual playing.

[@johnbogusz8090]

Although this is hardly smooth jazz.

[@lisacassar9486]

This gem of a song should have more views!! It's an old jazz tune which I believe George did such an excellent performance!! Bravo!!❤🎶

[@carlosvazdecarvalho8831]

Feeling unlimited!

[@a.siphrodias2867]

Jesus Christ. Regardless of how hard he was shredding - George never left the pocket. His timing was unbelievable. Always on top of the beat, never behind.

[@ayayuson]

That's what. Makes George Benson, Benson

[@chanchunkowchan548]

v

[@kyolookinfo1925]

Actually the beat is him

[@incrediblestepsProd]

Agree A. Siphrodias, George B...has always been Wes Montgomery ver 2.0 :)

[@shadycactus5250]

Incredible...

[@HikeColorado]

I’ve been a big fan of GB for 40 years or so. George is a triple threat no doubt. Handsome as hell, sings like a bird and plays guitar like NO ONE can. One of the best jazz guitarists of all time. ❤

[@Mr.Monta77]

You need to drink less caffeine.

[@ramonmoreno8014]

@@Mr.Monta77 you need to stay jealous

[@Mr.Monta77]

@@ramonmoreno8014 You possibly mean ‘envious’? I think you got this slightly wrong. I also think Benson is a highly competent musician and artist, who’s international success is well deserved and the result of both talent and hard work. Nothing wrong with that. My point was that people who comment ‘one of the best jazz guitarist of all time’ only shows that the HikeColorado is a big fan and is very enthusiastic about ‘George’. There are so many incredibly talented jazz guitarist in the world, and the comment shows very limited understanding of jazz guitarists, and little about his/her critical ability.

[@josephclark4153]

Any guitar player watching this knows , Benson is just gifted . I spent Months studying this piece ,played it note for 🎵 note and still couldn't get the feel . This is beyond scales , pentatonic forms ,triads etc and he's playing it with his eyes closed 😳

[@zizoumonk10]

that highest level of musicianship where the cosmic stuff just flows through you and out the instrument

[@josephclark4153]

@@zizoumonk10 well said and true . It's more about feeling and flow . I became very technical in my play even practiced scales with a metronome . ide play with others who didn't have my technical skill ,but man they could make that guitar sing 😃 great point !

[@jrockon7150]

@@josephclark4153 He's just a prodigy - does things that can't be taught.

[@josephclark4153]

@@jrockon7150 that makes all the sense in the world . Benson is simply gifted far beyond most guitar players .

[@einemailadressenbesitzerei8816]

@@zizoumonk10 i think every human being can enter your so called "highest level of musicianship" and let it flow through, but not every human being can do it like benson did this night. It came all together his talent, hard practice and the "highest level of musicianship" which let magic happen.

[@erikroque2133]

Holy smokes!!! Mr Benson has me speechless ❤

[@guybeaulne3885]

First jazz tune to hit a million copies....5...4 beat...long live dave brubeck...

[@genewilliams617]

Actually, Paul Desmond, the sax player wrote Take Five! Notvyo takeaway from Brubeck. He was a master!

[@noracola5285]

@@genewilliams617 They all wrote some of it. Paul wrote the melody & Dave gave him full writing credit.

[@erimaokoh2933]

One of the under rated music genius on planet earth today. ❤ you George forever.

[@BlueBeeMCMLXI]

Under-rated? Here we go again with a planetary figure being called under-rated. LunATIC!

[@andrewp.4609]

I keep coming back to this video year after year, and it never ceases to blow me away

[@TheMrtennisman]

Me too.

[@kerrylee4633]

I was fortunate enough to meet Benson in an intimate jazz club in Detroit around '74-'75. Very gracious and approachable.

[@st38cle65]

Quelle chance extraordinaire vous avez eu ❤❤

[@Dubaiman123]

He has this incredible roll in his riffs...just incredible and such soul, wow.

[@briancritchley5295]

He simply is incredible, this music should be enjoyed till the end of time..

[@SeanRosati]

I’ve been watching this video for 13 years now. Never gets old. George Benson the GOAT!

[@philmaz14]

I’m with you man. 7 years deep and I keep coming back for more

[@KeyserSoze685]

Legend!!!! I remember when I worked for a string company he called to get free strings and he said "This is George Benson" I said "THE George Benson" and he said "YES THE George Benson!" Lol..cool guy and amazing player!!!!

[@a.nobodys.nobody]

Thomastik?

[@jeanvi79]

Many fellow jazz guitarists consider Benson the greatest influence. He's a master. Bravissimo...

[@ORJEST]

Yeah

[@CharmelMooreJoiner]

I never heard Take 5 Performed like this Before….. I’m Blown Away!

[@jmendi55]

Life isn't fair. One of the greatest guitarists ever, and sings as great as he plays. Humbling...

[@marilynstevenson865]

Don't forget devilishly handsome!!!

[@jamesmiles3341]

@@marilynstevenson865 don’t forget the money he made

[@hankwilliams5622]

Most Deff, he looked just like Dick Cavett...

[@JohnDoe-gk7ok]

This is an example of someone becoming one with their guitar as they improvise. The lines are just brilliant. From a technical standpoint, it’s up there with any shredder you could name.

[@isaacisamelguerra531]

Creo sin ofender George benson es después de chet askints el segundo mejor guitarrista de América y del mundo un genio de la música

[@BrunoGarciaMusic]

Bro imagine this guy rocking a superstrat. That would be scary

[@unclejoeoakland]

​@@BrunoGarciaMusic the dude is playing 14s. If he went over to a superstrat, there would be a power outage, and then the neck would break 😂

[@arguellescisnerosmovies2442]

@@unclejoeoakland xdddddddddddddddddd

[@Yourbankaccount]

You do realize that this level of jazz improvisation is beyond the skill, technique, knowledge capacity of 99.9% rock & metal shredders, right?

[@fep_ptcp883]

There must be a special place in hell for people who put an ad in the middle of this masterpiece

[@scuolaterruggia5505]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jasonliebenberg7918]

Lol...😂😂

[@CosmosArchipelago]

I been blocking ads on youtube for over a decade... yall need to elevate your YT viewing game,.

[@a.nobodys.nobody]

What kind of psychopath uses KZbin without an ad blocker or paying for premium???

[@imbees2]

Sadao Watanabe still plays music today at 86 years old. George Benson is now 80 yrs old. This was a good play

[@dianehghzn7670]

God this man is brilliant what a master guitarist wow 😍🥰❤️

[@marcoeudave5272]

George Benson will be live for ever Because he is a great guitar player I follow him from 1976 and remember me my best times. Thanks George Benson.

[@Keithlfpieterse]

Marco Eudave: Respecto!

[@Sal1675]

Simply divine playing. George is really in 'the zone' - George makes the music come alive - the man is a damn genuis with his playing. Have asked a couple of guitarists and they said its not possible to play what George does as you need 11 fingers lol

[@tonyrapa-tonyrapa]

It's good to watch these clips... it reminds you that it's not only the metal dudes (with their gallons of overdrive and distortion) who can rip up the fingerboard... if you appreciate guitar (and not necessarily the genre) then this clip should fill you with admirartion and respect. Hats off to Mr Benson.

[@jefffelderman2409]

Oh George. How I have loved your playing for nearly 50 years. As someone else pointed out, no matter how fast and complex he plays, he stays in the pocket and has amazing phrasing,

[@Gurci28]

Let's watch it sitting down. 1:23

[@Gurci28]

Completely relaxed. 4:56

[@Gurci28]

"Take Ten." 7:30

[@amileoj9043]

Man, George was really in the zone that night. The look he gives the audience when he & it both come up for air after his first solo (around @4:38) says it all. "You all can breathe now but did you *hear* that thing I just played?" The great Sadao Watanabe is also excellent here in a supporting role, and the band is absolutely killing. What a night that must have been!

[@garfieldwood8315]

YUP! Sadao killed it too!

[@Stevenbalee]

In addition to GB’s masterful playing he also allows other to shine. Total sign of a great player and musician. I love that about great players

[@johnhamilton7797]

That big smile on his face after the ovation. “Yes, I’m that good.”

[@philmaz14]

One of the greatest recorded guitars solos ever

[@ulstyle]

Of course ! Without hesitation

[@richardschauf7373]

Originally a horn song with drums. Great cut George. Take Five!

[@davidjuhlin4367]

GuitaR

[@fep_ptcp883]

Fun fact: after that concert, the guitar was seen sitting on a bed smoking a cigarette.

[@philmaz14]

@@fep_ptcp883 😂

[@lydian84]

Man George Benson is one of my greatest guitar heroes. Can't put it into words. He does the same smooth shredding without a pick too-- the companion vid to Absolute Benson blows my mind still.

[@guitarzan34]

A fine rendition of my favorite jazz tune of all time. George, you would make Dave Brubeck very proud!

[@coroalinda]

Joe Brethel 😍😍😍

[@michaelenright1089]

From a genius who taught himself on a home made guitar.

[@G.A...]

Unbelievable

[@djizzah]

not really, he taught himself how to play like wes montgomerey but his voice made him, so silky

[@myname-mz3lo]

@@djizzah what you said is irrelevant lol

[@michaelgaskins6297]

Wow. Just wow. How can someone watch this video and dislike it!?! So much technique, but so still so much soul! George is da man!

[@simonlawrie9215]

Michael Gaskins . There is an easy answer , to your question Michael . Whoever gave this a thumbs down is almost certainly an f’n cretinous wretch .

[@patrickderp1044]

half of it sounds like elevator music and half of it is amazing

[@KC9UDX]

I didn't "dislike" but I'd appreciate it more if it was slower. Even the Brubeck Quartet played it too fast most of the time.

[@johntuohy1867]

Da man an mo.

[@pippoMASO]

You know, there are guitar players whose guitar is part of their arms. George's guitar is way more than this, is a natural extension of his soul. That's why he can express himself this way. Love you GB!

[@bobbychristman]

deserves to be in the top guitarists of all time category no questions asked.

[@reginacook6665]

I'm so in love with his style and technique

[@jpathak6227]

George could play more than one instrument.

[@herculesrockefeller8969]

Absolutely!

[@οτρόποςπουείμαι]

he is........

[@Kassiusday]

@@jpathak6227 and he know to sing as well !!!!

[@a.nobodys.nobody]

I found this tune overplayed for decades but revisiting it w fresh ears this year has been an eye-opener. Anyway i almost didn't click this video and I'm so glad that I did. Holy smokes, this is special even for George.

[@Marcus_C51]

I'd never seen this before either and was awe inspiring to see the absolutely smokin' soloing by Benson! I hear you on it being special even for George, he kicked it up a notch above his usual astounding playing. He was feeling it no doubt-Bravo!

[@saviourkings289]

This is the definition of a masterpiece, you play it in your house, your neighbor complain that it's too loud and call the police 🚨, police came and arrest your neighbor

[@davidmasawi3181]

Kkkkkkk

[@mosgrovecleancutkid681]

😂

[@LlallipaqQhari]

😂😅

[@vicgenius528]

so hilarious 😂

[@williamlegare8751]

if you knew how funny this is have had cops called on me 3 times for loud music.

[@oneworld9071]

Two of the happiest musicians ever........ George Benson and former Santana/Tower of Power keyboardist/Hammond organ guru Chester Thompson :) This version of Take Five and George's playing are nothing short of FURIOUS :) Thanks.... I'd no idea this even existed.

[@mariuspoppFM]

Add Sadao to the mix

[@huron531]

The stars were aligned that night. Other worldly.

[@danno9608]

The smiles at the end of his unbelievable solo are from pure joy! Never heard GB play like that on a studio recording so this really solidified his mastery of the instrument for me. WOW.

[@ghazaouettounane9752]

Il est vraiment incroyable ce Georges Benson depuis 1976 que je l’écoute 👌😜et c’est toujours un régal

[@nationalpintiagraphicchann1053]

Probabilmente il più grande pezzo funky jazz di tutti i tempi. Esecuzioni monstre, Benson da paura come tutti gli altri.

[@guitarttimman]

George has always sounded so groovy and his playing is out of this world. What an amazing guy.

[@APG2112]

14 years and holding strong for this video post. A true testament to the guitar mastery and genius of Mr. Benson. And kudos as always to Jazz Audrey for having great taste in music.✌🏻

[@pedrosanz4100]

What a solo ! yes, I am listening to thin in July 2020 and couldn’t stop moving , this is pure gold... TIMELESS ! Geobe Benson is amazing

[@rickfeld7995]

I saw George in 1978 in Sunrise, FL., with band & full orchestra. Amazing performance. especially loved Cast Your Fate to the Wind & White Rabbit.

[@Rufio-fm8vl]

I just found out about this today. Very impressed. I didn't think it was possible to hear an electric guitar play a wonderful classic. I love it

[@remidardenne6989]

You should try Wes Montgomery and Pat Metheny then 😉

[@alaingogniat7133]

Greatest George Benson with Sadao Watanabe. Best ever live performance duo!

[@frankstaffieri5569]

Guitar straight into the amp...no pedals...a master of the guitar!

[@tomlehr861]

Is that a gibson

[@raysills6666]

Tom that was one of his signature Ibanez guitars, he did a version called a GB10 and that had mini Humbuckers and a few versions Of one that had Full size humbuckers like this one now called a GB300, it is a copy of a Gibson though

[@raysills6666]

This one which is Copy of A blond Gibson

[@pamelahaldane2317]

,PHENOMENAL!!!!!❤ ONLY GEORGE AND SADEO COULD MAKE THIS CLASSIC REVERBERATE IN SUCH A MAGICAL WAY

[@d4e2007it]

After so many years this is still the sickest solo i've ever heard......the talent of this man is just insane, he's an alien....

[@trr7128]

I got the entire Montreux (Switzerland) DVD as my birthday gift, years back; I kept it for several years, and still have it! George Benson has always been my favorite Jazz guitar player. The man is amazing! Da guitar!!!

[@antonybrown432]

I am 57 I am blessed I grew up listening to George Benson St Louis in the house

[@jeffreydimes742]

I love George singing in his later career he was brilliant but first and foremost he is a jazz guitarist and if you listen to this one of the best and underrated guitarists of all time truely magnificent go George luv yer ❤

[@uddielad]

Absolutely gobsmacked! One of the greatest at the height of his powers. So glad I found this.

[@Segundo0805]

...he makes it so easy...wonderful!!...thank God for allowing me to hear and see so much art...

[@user-wo6bm5vs1n]

This was the best album I bought on a lark when I was younger. I now live in the high desert in Arizona and play this on an amp, loud enough to drift through the valley and hills. It’s frustrating cause I get nothing done, I just sit and listen. Even when the wind subtly blows in different directions the song lives. I’m at peace

[@peterstone9]

Nice to find this, been in awe of this virtuoso master for nearly 50 yrs.

[@dextershumba7262]

This will be recorded in history as one of the greatest exploits ever on the instrument.

[@jamesconnors5653]

He was that good, every time he played. Giant.

[@japanbestDOTcom]

Le Maître ! La version album est sympa. Celle-ci, en live....depasse l’entendement. Un des seuls artistes sur cette planète qui explose sa version studio par 10 en concert. Personne n’a ce mélange de technique, de connaissance, de la mélodie. Georges. NR 1 Le plus rigolo c’est qu’il est plus connu pour : nothing s gonna change my love for you; give me the night, etc, que pour sa virtuosité à la guitare. Et contrairement à un Pat Metheny, qui lui a beaucoup pris, il grimace pas comme si il récupèrait d’une cuite sur le trône. ;) Il finit avec le sourire:)

[@Razdanilo]

one of the best guitar solos I ever heard...

[@pickle5051]

Yeah man fo sho

[@jamestyson280]

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[@jamestyson280]

Usa war wide worldf

[@fredriknerli9197]

@Dragomir Ronilac Shut up

[@guitarzan34]

Great version of what I consider to be the greatest and most famous jazz tunes of all time.

[@boyd211]

Just coming across this stunning music.... easy to see how we get from this in the 80s to, say, Tosin Abassi today.

[@leroygrayjr.2957]

Wow ! My fingers would have cramped and locked up after just 30 seconds of what Benson did.. amazing !

[@sil.lum.quan.]

My absolute favorite guitarist. As a teen I bought every one of his albums. As an adult I bought an Ibanez GB40th, 40th Anniversary guitar. Only 40 of those were made and it's the best 6 string electric guitar in my collection.

[@jamescampbell2521]

Listening to Mr. Benson play just makes me smile !

[@auralfixxation6702]

This video is exactly why KZbin stands out in the social media landscape (soundscape?). There so many amazing (classic) performances that I have viewed on here. And this.., is definitely one. You can talk of and listen to someone like this but seeing.., do I really need to continue?

[@xanblacq]

Agreed!!

[@screamotraplord]

Is your name a play off of Shakira’s album Oral Fixation? I agree with your statement by the way.

[@lefujyou]

This is why I play his feel and natural rhythm is uncanny ..... inspirational!!

[@thomasfourounjian3805]

Wow, I always loved GB, but never knew he this great as a guitarist.

[@paullevine1813]

Thank you Paul Desmond. George always does such a fine job on Paul's classic composition.

[@donnlarossa9173]

George goes into a trance and and boy one of the hottest leads ever in Jazz..........

[@tomlehr861]

In the zone, its all over

[@leslieblantontarot]

Didnt know he recorded this classic. I forgot how beautiful his playing always was. 😃❤️🌸

[@Sharvyg]

This guy is one of the biggest inspirations in jazz guitar, I love him so muchhh

[@sitarnut]

Me too.. but remember Wes Montgomery as well, George's main inspiration.... and props to Sadao for following George... that 'aint easy anytime.

[@ginaodoherty2363]

How can it be that I am 50 years old and have never heard George Benson's name mentioned among the greatest guitarists of our time? I heard the name, but am just discovering his musical genius.

[@jayall00]

I just discovered him 6 years after delving into the world of jazz/funk fusion. I've been missing out!!

[@bkyungplaya]

Take a wild guess..

[@c.duesler7255]

I knew of him from the '70's On Broadway and Masquerade but just last year discovered what an amazing guitarist he really is. I'm getting a collection together. His talent is mind blowing.

[@jeffwolinski2659]

Yes, it's a travesty.

[@Becker333]

Get the Album Bodytalk!

[@ronalddhladhla4671]

If have been listened to George benson since 80s till now you’re music still very much powerfully this is gift from almighty your are ⭐️👌👍👏👏👏👏

[@jlauenberger9549]

Mit jedes Mal hören wird es immer schöner🙏🏽💙

[@barryblack5562]

I've always loved this album his playing and the whole band are masterful. Incredible talent.

[@nighteyes8830]

What is the album?

[@PeterBurton1991]

@@nighteyes8830 I think his recorded version of this song is on the album Bad Benson. I prefer this live version for the solo!

[@nighteyes8830]

@@PeterBurton1991 thanks for the reply! I'll check it out!

[@janemacmullen2369]

Benson was all of a sudden sitting on a wooden chair in front of me. With his guitar smiling . I had my chair facing out from my wooden table to front row the low stage. We just sat smiling. Then benson played a song right there. My face hurt from smiling. I love him. Jane

[@aerialgymnast10]

One of my all time favorite versions of "Take Five". AMAZING!!!

[@octaviadismuke6366]

Amazing. Sat. Dec 4,2021 memories god bless ☺️

[@michaelkemp2417]

I’m here in 2019 and I love me some G Benson this has been going on white rabbit and before ,like his sit ins with Freddie Hubbard.

[@SuperBeachbum74]

Saw him twice in concert, Chicagoland area. 1981 and 82 !

[@Rational_Mind]

I’m 60 now and seeing this brings tears to my eyes. So much artistic beauty and loving, caring, kindness we had back then. It seemed music was what most common people cared about and what defined them. Now there’s just ugliness with trump, Q’anon, social media and all that horrible hatred. Really sad

[@Rational_Mind]

@Nada Nada If after what we’ve lived through the last 4 years under the trump presidency, culminating in the contemptible insurrection we witnessed on the 6th, isn’t enough to open your eyes to the fact that the Republican Party of today is nothing but a sycophantic, morally bankrupt, unscrupulous band of authoritarian, scoundrels who care absolutely about nothing other than power and control, nothing I can say will ever change your mind. The average citizen who supports trump has become a brainwashed cultist. The progressive democrats want nothing more than to create a more egalitarian society with more fairness and equity for all. Contrary to the BS the right spouts, this is not a “handout”, it’s not “free stuff”. It’s about leveling the playing field so everyone gets a fair shot at the “American dream”. Of course this type of society is anathema to the super-rich ultra-conservative power brokers because the common people would gain power. They wouldn’t be so worried about quitting a job with oppressive working conditions for fear of loosing their Heath insurance or their home. The rich can’t have that of course because then they’d lose power over the commoner. So they buy Republican politicians, finance rightwing think-tanks and sponsor propaganda news media to figure out ways to manipulate and fire up the conservative base to make them hate the very people who want to help them. It’s a massive mind fuck, and it’s sad and pathetic that the very people who are being used (useful idiots) are so blinded by hate and/or supremacy and/or conspiratorial thinking they can’t see what the SOB super rich are doing to them.

[@jimmyhayers]

I knew George for his amazing pop songs, never realised until tonight (drunk, alone on my 33rd Birthday isolating whilst I await a fucking Covid test) that George was a God tier guitarist. Absolutely incredible.

[@DJPeterPlay]

Welcome to the club Jimmy. GB is the #1 - no doubt as far as I'm concerned. I love Wes and many others but George (especially live) is pure fire.

[@frederickpando9444]

He was first known for his great jazz guitar playing. All of his early albums featured him on guitar. It wasn't until the mid 1970s that he became known for his pop songs.

[@josephbarclayross6216]

amen, hope you're okay, brother.

[@rcastel2004]

You can hear his influence and some his style in many of today's guitarists such as Norman Brown and Chuck Loeb. GB is legend in my books. Fortunate to have seen him in concert at the Hollywood Bowl before this whole shut crap. I miss live music. Thank God for these videos. Something to look forward to I guess. Best solo for me is Prince at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame performance of While My Guitar Gently Weeps. Orgasmic level! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bISpf4pre51-b7s

[@neil2550]

How did ya test go?

[@texasbelle6111]

I remember spending about 6 months learning his rendition of "Masquerade" back in the 70s. The notes were all there but still wasn't even close. Nevermind that he also has a wonderful singing voice and I sound like Johnny Cash after a bad night.

[@alicethiam8713]

GEORGE BENSON can play anything n put that pretty SMILE. Too OMG ..He is just AWESOME💞🎶🎶💞🎶🎶💞🎶🎶

[@alfredw1214]

The best Take Five music played on a guitar,ever!

[@jdavis6355]

Man... a little higher gain and the metal world would look a lot different today... amazing

[@onyx7798]

First time seeing this. Speechless

[@Marcus538]

one of those videos you have to watch every so often to keep you sane

Indeed. You have to stand back from the stage for your own safety while he takes this into space.

[@gloriaclayton861]

I truly Agree

[@philippedaussy6817]

Gloria Clayton :

Just beautiful! It is hypnotic. You could hear Wes Montgomery's influence in his playing. Love that sultry sax playing of Sadao Watanabe. He has that old school smoothness, of all the great alto sax players that came before him.

[@mauriciogonzalez7729]

Awesome !! GEORGE left my mouth widely opened. Thanks George !

[@ilizn2u]

Hey only version that I have ever heard that even comes close to comparing to the original on The Dave Brubeck Quartet's album Timeout. What a great interpretation George Benson is superb and the saxophone solo is fantastic. I will listen to this over and over again.

[@juya2122]

I 100% agree Sadao Watanabe truly made a incredible performance

[@AGL5051]

Listening to that extraordinary rendition you can understand why he's simply the best.

[@leonwilliams3966]

George Benson runs are ridiculous.Benson and Pat Martino my favorite jazz guitarist

[@Marcus_C51]

Yes, his runs are so phenomenal it's almost like they transcend technique itself. It's magic. I love him and Martino is superb as well.

[@adrianguggisberg3656]

Saw this live in Montreux. Didn't quite know for a few days if I was going to take it as motivation to prctice harder or to quit playing all together.

[@immotonic]

Nous sommes allé écouter ce grand artiste fin juillet 2019 à MARCIAC..... DIVIN !!!!!!!