George Benson – Breezin' Hybrid Stereo SACD
Enjoy George Benson's Breezin' on Hybrid Stereo SACD from Analogue Productions, part of the Acoustic Sounds 40 Series. Mastered direct to DSD by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab from the original master tape, this edition presents Benson's landmark 1976 album in an audiophile disc format.
Featuring "This Masquerade" and the instrumental title track, Breezin' blends melodic jazz guitar with pop and R&B. Benson's fluid playing and Phil Upchurch's rhythm and bass guitar contributions create an easygoing groove, equally suited to a focused listening session or a relaxed evening with your favorite jazz records.
Edition details
- Artist: George Benson
- Album: Breezin'
- Format: Hybrid Stereo SACD
- Label: Analogue Productions
- Series: Acoustic Sounds 40 Series, celebrating the 40th anniversary of Acoustic Sounds with 40 titles
- Mastering: Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab, direct to DSD from the original master tape
- Original album release: 1976
- Catalog number: CAPR 006 SA
A jazz crossover classic
Benson's 15th album reached No. 1 on the Billboard jazz, pop, and R&B album charts and earned triple-platinum certification. Breezin' received the Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance, while "This Masquerade" won Record of the Year. Its expressive guitar work and memorable melodies helped bring Benson's music to a wider audience.
Track listing
- Breezin'
- This Masquerade
- Six To Four
- Affirmation
- So This Is Love?
- Lady
UPC: 753088100666