Benson & Farrell is an album co-led by American guitarist George Benson and jazz saxophonist and flutist Joe Farrell;Payne, D. CTI Records discography accessed February 24, 2012 both artists had previously released several albums on the CTI label and had also contributed to the albums Free, CTI Summer Jazz at the Hollywood Bowl, and Giant Box.
Reception Benson & Farrell gained mixed reviews upon release. The AllMusic review calls the album a "pleasing if not all that memorable instrumental date".Yanow, S. AllMusic Review accessed February 24, 2012
Track listing All compositions by David Matthews except as indicated "Flute Song" - 6:05 "Beyond the Ozone" - 7:03 "Camel Hump" - 6:25 "Rolling Home" - 7:15 "Old Devil Moon" (Burton Lane, E.Y. "Yip" Harburg) - 9:23
Personnel George Benson – guitar Joe Farrell – flute (1, 3, 5), bass flute (1, 3, 5), soprano saxophone (3, 4)
Additional Musicians: Don Grolnick – electric piano (1–4) Sonny Bravo – acoustic piano (5) Eric Gale – guitar (1, 3) Steve Khan – guitar (2, 4) Will Lee – bass (1–4) Gary King – bass (5) Andy Newmark – drums (1–4) Nicky Marrero – percussion Jose Madera – congas (5) Michael Collaza – timbales (5) Eddie Daniels – alto flute (1, 3, 5) David Tofani – alto flute (1, 3) David Matthews – arrangements and conductor
Production: Creed Taylor – producer Don Hahn – engineer Rudy Van Gelder – engineer, mixing, mastering Rene Schumacher – album design Alen MacWeeney – photography
Chart performance Year Chart Position1976Billboard 2001001976Billboard R&B Albums271976Billboard Jazz Albums3
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