GEORGE BENSON: TENDERLY
This album is more focused on his instrumental talents than other albums from the period but it stands out from those due to both Benson's guitar playing and the superb accompaniment - which sounds perfect for Benson all the time. It's a reminder that Benson is a great jazz guitarist, and he should have done more albums like this.
Tracklist:
1.You Don't Know What Love Is 2.Stella By Starlight 3.Stardust 4.At The Mambo Inn 5.Here, There And Everywhere 6.This Is All I Ask 7.Tenderly 8.I Could Write A Book
Lineup:
George Benson - guitar (1-5,7,8), vocals (1,3-6,8), McCoy Tyner - acoustic piano (1-6,8), Ron Carter - double bass (1-6,8), Louis Hayes - drums (1,6), Herlin Riley - drums (2-5), Al Foster - drums (8), Lenny Castro - percussion (4,5), Marty Paich - horn and string arrangements