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| | George Benson |
 | | When George Benson was signed to Columbia Records in 1965, he joined an elite group of preeminent artists -- including Count Basie, Billie Holiday, Charlie Christian, Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin, and Bruce Springsteen -- considered the "discoveries" of the legendary A and R man-producer John Hammond. |
 | | The nucleus of Benson's working band at the time, featuring Lonnie Smith on organ and Ronnie Cuber on baritone saxophone, was back for seconds, while three top New York drummers (including Jimmy Lovelace from the first disc) served up the grooves. |
 | | Whatever direction he chose, from the finger-breaking bebop of "Mynah Bird Blues" (one of seven Benson originals herein) to a cover of Marvin Gaye's hit "Ain't That Particular" or a captivating vocal on "A Foggy Day," his music was accessible to one and all. |
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