In Concert-Carnegie Hall is a live album by American guitarist George Benson featuring a performance recorded at Carnegie Hall in 1975 and released on the CTI label in 1976.Payne, D. CTI Records discography accessed February 28, 2012 The CD reissue added one bonus track and reordered the selections as presented in concert.
Reception The Allmusic review states " this is a solid "live" effort with Benson cooking on all burners... In retrospect, listening to this record in the 21st century, it's difficult to imagine Benson making the switch from a classy guitar firebrand to a pop star so quickly".Jurek, T. Allmusic Review accessed February 28, 2012
Track listing All compositions by George Benson except as indicated Introduction – 1:17 Bonus track on CD reissue "Take Five" (Paul Desmond) – 5:37 "Summertime" (George Gershwin, DuBose Heyward) – 7:24 "Gone" – 10:28 "Sky Dive" (Freddie Hubbard) – 6:57 Bonus track on CD reissue "Octane" – 10:16
Personnel George Benson – guitar, vocals Hubert Laws – flute Ronnie Foster – keyboards Wayne Dockery – bass Marvin Chappell – drums Bernard Fennell – cello Overdubbed: Johnny Griggs, Ray Armando – percussion Will Lee – bass Steve Gadd, Andy Newmark – drums Unknown string section arranged and conducted by David Matthews
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