A Funky Groove – 1966
George Benson
The guitarist excites the Newport Jazz Festival crowd
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In 1966 George Benson was 23, had gained important experience and exposure working with organist Jack McDuff, and had recently recorded his second album as a leader, It’s Uptown.
That same group with organist Lonnie Smith, baritonist Ronnie Cuber, and drummer Jimmy Lovelace appeared at that year’s Newport Jazz Festival.
On a funky groove, Benson and his quartet show what they can do with one chord.
While Cuber is largely inaudible during the ensemble piece, Benson and Smith excite the audience.
-Scott Yanow
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