In July 1966, “Columbia” label released “It’s Uptown”, album by George Benson Quartet (second George Benson studio album overall). It was recorded February – March 1966, and was produced by John Hammond.
Personnel:
- George Benson – vocals, guitar
- Ronnie Cuber – baritone saxophone
- Bennie Green – trombone
- Lonnie Smith – organ
- Jimmy Lovelace – drums
- Ray Lucas – drums
- Blue Mitchell – trumpet
- Charlie Persip – drums
- Don Hunstein – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by George Benson, except where noted.
- Clockwise
- Summertime – DuBose Heyward, George Gershwin
- Ain’t That Peculiar – Mary Tarplin, Bobby Rogers, Smokey Robinson, Pete Moore
- Jaguar
- Willow Weep for Me – Ann Ronnell
- A Foggy Day – George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin
- Hello Bride
- Bullfight
- Stormy Weather – Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler
- Eternally
- Myna Bird Blues
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