George Benson – Giblet Gravy 1968

 

George Benson – Giblet Gravy (1968 Verve Jazz Album Review, Tracklist & Musicians)

 

Verve Records 1968   ‎– V6-8749

notes:

Giblet Gravy is a standout 1968 jazz album by legendary 

guitarist George Benson, released on Verve Records during

 a crucial period in his early career. Blending elements of soul jazz,

 hard bop, and jazz-pop influences, the album showcases 

Benson’s developing signature style—fluid guitar phrasing,

 bluesy warmth, and effortless swing.

Recorded in the late 1960s, Giblet Gravy also features an 

outstanding lineup of top-tier jazz musicians, making it one 

of the most musically rich recordings in Benson’s discography.

This album is especially notable for its combination of accessible

 grooves and sophisticated jazz improvisation, making it

 appealing to both casual listeners and serious jazz enthusiasts.

credits:

    George Benson – guitar

    Albertine Robinson, Eileen Gilbert, Lois Winter – vocals

    Eric Gale – guitar, tracks 2, 4, 5, 7

    Carl Lynch – guitar, track 1

    Herbie Hancock – piano, tracks 3, 6, 9–12

    Ron Carter – bass guitar, tracks 1, 3, 6–12

    Bob Cranshaw – bass guitar, tracks 2, 4–5

    Billy Cobham – drums

    Johnny Pacheco – congas, tambourine

    Pepper Adams – baritone saxophone, tracks 1–2, 4–5, 7–8

    Ernie Royal – trumpet, tracks 1–2, 4–5, 7–8

    Snooky Young – trumpet, tracks 1–2, 4–5, 7–8

    Jimmy Owens – trumpet, flugelhorn, tracks 1–2, 4–5, 7–8

    Alan Raph – bass trombone, tracks 1–2, 4–5, 7–8

    Tom McIntosh – arranger, conductor, tracks 1–2, 4–5, 7–8

Producer – Esmond Edwards

Conductor – Tom McIntosh

Arranged By – Tom McIntosh

Art Direction – Acy R. Lehman*

Recorded February 1967 at A&R Recording Studios and 

Capitol Recording Studio in New York City.

Engineer – Val Valentin

tracklist:

A1 Along Comes Mary

Written-By – Almer*

2:58

A2 Sunny

Written-By – Hebb*

2:35

A3 What's New?

Written-By – Haggart*, Burke*

5:24

A4 Giblet Gravy

Written-By – Benson*

4:42

A5 Walk On By

Written-By – Bacharach*

3:21

B1 Thunder Walk

Written-By – Ousley*

4:38

B2 Sack Of Woe

Written-By – Adderley*

3:03

B3 Groovin'

Written-By – Brigati*, Cavaliere*

2:40

B4 Low Down And Dirty

Written-By – Benson*

8:28

 

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