Body Talk

by George Benson

Overview

With an eye and ear on what was happening on the soul charts -- James Brown in particular -- Benson made a decided swerve toward R&B on this release. Indeed the JB's Pee Wee Ellis turns up as a big band arranger on three tracks, and he no doubt had a direct influence on the distinct JB groove of one of the non-big-band tunes, "Dance." It should come as no surprise by now that this formidable guitarist has no problem handling any kind of groove, although the mixed rhythm section of Jack DeJohnette, Ron Carter, electric pianist Harold Mabern, and percussionist Mobutu sometimes sends mixed messages. Earl Klugh has a few tasty moments on his own, and there are some reconnaissance flights back to the jazz side of George, which he handles with his usual confident aplomb. ~ Richard S. Ginell

Product Details

Release Date:	03/21/2025
Label:	King Japan
UPC:	4988003645830

Album Credits

Performance Credits

George Benson   Primary Artist,Guitar
Dick Griffin   Guest Artist,Trombone
Harold Mabern   Guest Artist,Piano (Electric)
Jon Faddis   Guest Artist,Trumpet,Flugelhorn
Frank Foster   Guest Artist,Sax (Tenor)
Jack DeJohnette   Guest Artist,Drums
Ron Carter   Guest Artist,Bass
Earl Klugh   Guest Artist,Guitar
Pee Wee Ellis   Conductor
John Gatchell   Trumpet,Flugelhorn
Waymon Reed   Trumpet,Flugelhorn
Gary King   Bass (Electric)
Mobutu   Percussion
Gerald Chamberlain   Trombone

Technical Credits

Donny Hathaway   Composer
Gene McDaniels   Composer
George Benson   Composer
Richard Seidel   Reissue Producer
Rudy Van Gelder   Engineer
Pee Wee Ellis   Arranger,Composer
Alfred Ellis   Composer
Mark Wilder   Mastering
Maria Triana   Mastering
Eugene McDaniels   Composer
C. Taylor   Producer
Pete Turner   Cover Photo
Bob Ciano   Design
Steve Salmieri   Photography