In May 1971, “CTI” label released “Beyond the Blue Horizon”, the seventh George Benson album. It was recorded in February 1971, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was produced by Creed Taylor.

Personnel:

• George Benson – guitar
• Clarence Palmer – Hammond organ
• Ron Carter – double bass, electric cello
• Jack DeJohnette – drums
• Michael Cameron – percussion
• Albert Nicholson – percussion
• Rudy Van Gelder – engineer
• Bob Ciano – design
• Chuck Stewart – photography
• Pete Turner – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by George Benson, except where noted.

1. So What – Miles Davis
2. The Gentle Rain – Luiz Bonfa, Matt Dubey
3. All Clear
4. Ode to a Kudu
5. Somewhere in the East