Masters at Work: George Benson and Al Jarreau's Givin' It Up
The album surprised fans by including a cover of John Legend’s "Ordinary People." The arrangement strips the song down to its emotional core. Their rendition of Seals & Crofts' "Summer Breeze" transforms the soft rock classic into a smooth jazz staple, driven by a groove that demands high-quality speakers to fully appreciate the bass depth. Masters at Work: George Benson and Al Jarreau's
Released on Concord Records, Givin' It Up wasn't just a jam session. It was a carefully curated conversation between old friends. The album bridges the gap between Benson’s gritty, jazz-funk roots and Jarreau’s smoother, R&B-infused sensibilities. It was a carefully curated conversation between old friends
The artists revisited their own classics with a twist—Jarreau added lyrics to Benson’s instrumental hit " Breezin' ," while Benson provided guitar work for Jarreau’s " Mornin' ". Tracklist Highlights Tracklist Highlights : For "God Bless the Child"
: For "God Bless the Child" (with Jill Scott). Best Pop Instrumental Performance : For "Mornin'".
The album is renowned for its "all-star cast," featuring some of the most respected names in music: : Jill Scott, Patti Austin, and Paul McCartney.
A retired sound engineer finds a mysterious FLAC file labeled with a mismatched date — and uncovers a secret, never-released duet from two jazz legends.