Collaboration is a smooth jazz studio album by George Benson and Earl Klugh released in 1987. The album was certified gold in the United States in February 1988.
Track listing
Personnel
Musicians George Benson – electric guitar Earl Klugh – classical guitar Greg Phillinganes – keyboards, synthesizers (2, 3, 5–7) Rhett Lawrence – keyboard programming (1, 4, 6, 7) Jason Miles – synthesizer programming (1, 4) Larry Williams – synthesizer programming (2, 3, 5–7) James Newton Howard – synthesizer programming (5), synth strings (5, 7), synthesizers (8) Paul Jackson Jr. – rhythm guitar Marcus Miller – bass guitar (1–7) Chuck Domanico – upright bass (8) Harvey Mason – drums (1–7) Jimmy Bralower – LinnDrum programming (7) Vinnie Colaiuta – drums (8) Paulinho da Costa – percussion
Music arrangements Marcus Miller – rhythm track arrangements (1, 4, 6), synthesizer arrangements (1, 4) Marty Paich – string arrangements (1) Greg Phillinganes – synthesizer arrangements (2, 3, 5–7) Larry Williams – horn arrangements (2) James Newton Howard – synthesizer arrangements (5, 7, 8) Randy Goodrum – rhythm track arrangements (7)
Production Tommy LiPuma – producer Rosemary Diminno – production coordinator Laura LiPuma – art direction, design Stuart Watson – photography Ken Fritz and Dennis Turner – management for George Benson Bruce Hervey for E.K.I. – management for Earl Klugh
Technical credits Doug Sax – mastering at The Mastering Lab (Hollywood, California) Bill Schnee – recording, mixing Dan Garcia – recording assistant, mix down assistant Dave O'Donnell – recording assistant Bart Stevens – recording assistant, mix down assistant Carl Beatty – additional recording Eric Calvi – additional recording Randy Goodman – additional recording Ross Pallone – additional recording Dave Palmer – additional recording Al Schmitt – additional recording Steven Strassman – additional recording Mark Cretella – additional recording assistant Mike Crowiak – additional recording assistant Peter Doell – additional recording assistant Mike Iacopelli – additional recording assistant Michael Mason – additional recording assistant Ray Pyle – additional recording assistant Joe Schiff – additional recording assistant Stephen Shelton – additional recording assistant
Charts Chart (1987) PeakpositionAustralia (Kent Music Report)87 US Billboard 20059 US Top Contemporary Jazz Albums1 US R&B Albums28
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