George Benson – Bad Benson LP – 1974 CTI Records CTI 6045 – Gatefold Vinyl – Jazz Funk – Take Five
Add an essential George Benson album to your jazz vinyl collection with Bad Benson, released in 1974 on CTI Records. Catalog number CTI 6045, this classic LP captures Benson during his acclaimed 1970s jazz period, showcasing the extraordinary guitar work that established him as one of the era's premier jazz musicians. Produced by legendary CTI founder Creed Taylor and arranged by Don Sebesky, Bad Benson combines jazz, funk, soul jazz, and orchestral elements with Benson's fluid, instantly recognizable guitar playing. A highlight of the album is Benson's distinctive jazz-funk interpretation of "Take Five," the Paul Desmond composition famously associated with the Dave Brubeck Quartet. This vintage pressing comes housed in its gatefold jacket and will be sonic cleaned prior to shipping. Item Details Artist: George Benson Title: Bad Benson Label: CTI Records Catalog Number: CTI 6045 Release Year: 1974 Format: 12" Vinyl LP Speed: 33 RPM Genre: Jazz Style: Jazz-Funk / Soul Jazz / Jazz Guitar Producer: Creed Taylor Arranger: Don Sebesky Cover: Gatefold