........R.I.P.Chick Corea.......the coolest version of Breezin ever...... George and Chick were grooving on this.......Upchurch and Cobham were holding down the groove.....
are you kidding ? they cut this to pieces , George is real pain for the first 2 mins , then he just ignores those hambone "legends" (in their own mind) and plays the song at which point the keys get quiet and the bass sorta falls in line , lucky the drums was with him , THIS WAS AWFUL !!!! worst version ever !!! watch the drummer grimace in pain at the off timing of the bass in the first minute
I thought that was Chick Corea. Hearing some of my favorite jazz guitar player. Joe P. and George are up their. Chet Atkins as well. And some others. I think I'll hear some Les Paul next. Maybe"Somewhere over the Rainbow". He does a great rendition. Or Herb Ellis.
Was stationed at Kadena AB Okinawa Japan 1976-1979. EVERY single man in EVERY room in the barracks had this album. Walking back from a shower you would hear it fade in and out as you went past the doors.
When I first heard this back in the 70's I had no idea who it was playing. I had no idea who it was. I was in my 20's. Luckily I had a friend,, God rest his soul. I dropped to his house . He said " Breezin? George Benson. I am now near 70. I still have the album. Teach me Mr. BENSON. God Love you
This performance will go down in the annals of humanity. So great that they recorded this on sound and vision in such great quality. Its a piece of history
I've watched this at least two dozen times and it never ceases to crack me up seeing Chick Corea playing all those conservative keyboard licks and chords on one of the biggest crossover Jazz instrumentals of the mid-1970s. Whenever I watch this I'm always on edge expecting Chick to do one of his outside, angular, harmonic Chick-isms...and it never happens. Too funny...LOL!!!
This song just puts me back in a time where things weren't quite as complicated... I was 22 and life was free and easy and people liked each other! March 2022, Oh how we've learned nothing from war and here we go again 😔 I walk softly on this earth, in the light of God's name 🙏❤🌻
Nobody..but Nobody can groove the guitar like George and hit all those flawless Octave lines as wayyyy too smooth and shows George;s genius absolutely!!
@@maximilianoguzmanmoreno3707 His traditional Jazz stuff blows Gabor out of the water. I'm talking about Body Talk, and his work with Jack McDuff, not Benson's sellout Top-40 pop bullshit from the mid-70's, like Breezin
I listened attentively to Mr. George Benson, a remarkable entertainer and a wonderful conversationalist. My wife Deborah were given the opportunity and the pleasure to listen to Mr. Benson in Toronto just last year. A gift from our eldest son Reuben. He knew how much we love and admire Mr. Benson, and he was magnificent as always. Respect and the greatest love Mr. Benson we send your way. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊🥰😙🤗💯💟🙏🫂
@JohnnieRhodes You know his keyboard player plays clav in just about every live version of this song? It's filling in for the rhythm guitar on the original track. I think it adds a lot of funk and groove to it, and Benson is obviously loving it, and totally grooving with him.
Man!!I really love just how much George really get's into his Group while playing as he seem's to be just giving it all up to them and NOT the audience and (ofcourse i know he knows that they are indeed important but he seems to let the PR work all that out ) really gives it up for his players especially bro.Chick here and ofcourse Chick wantin' to give it right back, too!!Brilliant..i have had the pleasure to get to know BOTH these amazingly humble & dow to earth Cats!
Fun fact! Upchurch who plays rhythm guitar on the 1976 Breezin' album played the original bass line on Gabor Szabo's version in 1970 off the album High Contrast
jose carlos Aparecido, I went to a Lee Ritenour concert back in the early eighties. Ritenour called him an “okay guitar player,” with emphasis on the word “okay.” Maybe he shouldn’t have said that, but if you know Ritenour’s history, you can’t really argue with him. Ultimately, they’re both great, in their own ways.
Lee is a, 'Great, ' guitar player. But Benson has a grove and soul that Lee could NEVER TOUCH. So, he looks at the technical aspect. Lee, a great guitarist, Benson, a LEGEND !!
@@Archer335 Well, as great as Lee Ritenour is, he ain't 'better' than George Benson, and, Benson could really, really sing great, too! I think Pat Martino is in the same class and on the same level as Benson as far as guitarists.
@@spanishcastle1234, Could you provide examples to substantiate your point? Your statements don’t really mean anything unless you can do that. Specific examples, please.
I dig that look George turns around to give Chick near the 2:00 mark, like he likes what Chick is laying down. You can tell he was feeling that lol. That was real mellow what Chick was playing, too.
First time I’ve seen this since it originally aired. Wow! Chick and Billy really push George Benson to new heights. Just lovely, outstanding, and cathartic. A performance for the ages.
To be honest I've heard George blaze this track live a thousand times better.. So no - they didn't push George ! Chic really didn't capture the essence or vibe of the song on this performance... I know that's sacrilege but it didn't sound like they had a chance to really rehearse.. They might have ran over the song a couple times before this performance.. The drums and bass sounded pretty good but Chic wasn't in accompaniment mode, he was in fusion solo guy mode ! 😁 But of course we all know that Chic was great on another level.. Just shows that even the Great ones can have off nights !
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........R.I.P.Chick Corea.......the coolest version of Breezin ever...... George and Chick were grooving on this.......Upchurch and Cobham were holding down the groove.....
Very smooth Jazz ever 😍
This is groovin and movin beautifully
are you kidding ? they cut this to pieces , George is real pain for the first 2 mins , then he just ignores those hambone "legends" (in their own mind) and plays the song at which point the keys get quiet and the bass sorta falls in line , lucky the drums was with him , THIS WAS AWFUL !!!! worst version ever !!!
watch the drummer grimace in pain at the off timing of the bass in the first minute
HAHAHAHA!!!!! The funniest, most emotionless comment on youtube ever! LMFAO! You're whack. Sorry...😂😂😂😂😂😂
I thought that was Chick Corea.
Hearing some of my favorite jazz guitar player.
Joe P. and George are up their. Chet Atkins as well.
And some others. I think I'll
hear some Les Paul next.
Maybe"Somewhere over the Rainbow". He does a great rendition.
Or Herb Ellis.
I absolutely love watching Chick doing the goofy faces haha
This some funky ass jazz
I agree, absolutely about the bass player & give the drummer some too !
Was stationed at Kadena AB Okinawa Japan 1976-1979. EVERY single man in EVERY room in the barracks had this album. Walking back from a shower you would hear it fade in and out as you went past the doors.
When I first heard this back in the 70's I had no idea who it was playing. I had no idea who it was. I was in my 20's. Luckily I had a friend,, God rest his soul. I dropped to his house . He said " Breezin? George Benson. I am now near 70. I still have the album. Teach me Mr. BENSON. God Love you
I can’t believe that was 44 years ago. Time flies.
AMEN omg yes
I was a young man!
thanks for making me feel old. LOL. I was in elementary school when this jam hit.
The whole groove is a song that sings by itself.. such a beautiful piece of work
Love Benson's licks... not so fond of that keyboard at the start!
4 HALL OF FAMERS ON THE SAME STAGE.WHAT A TREAT THIS IS FOR ME.
This performance will go down in the annals of humanity. So great that they recorded this on sound and vision in such great quality. Its a piece of history
I've watched this at least two dozen times and it never ceases to crack me up seeing Chick Corea playing all those conservative keyboard licks and chords on one of the biggest crossover Jazz instrumentals of the mid-1970s. Whenever I watch this I'm always on edge expecting Chick to do one of his outside, angular, harmonic Chick-isms...and it never happens. Too funny...LOL!!!
His facial expressions are everything!😂🎶
But why would he? It is a jazz-pop tune and all of the musicians did a great job. Simplicity is the key here
Beautiful. From start to finish.
GEORGE FOREVER
Saw George live 1991 Ontario Place.
Incredible experience
Upchurch, Cobham, Corea & Benson......sublime..
So good. I love how Cobham has all those toms and doesn't even touch them. Just laying down a tasty groove.
George Benson... a Gibson guitar... a Fender Twin Reverb amplifier... equals Magic!!!
Right there❤
This song just puts me back in a time where things weren't quite as complicated... I was 22 and life was free and easy and people liked each other!
March 2022, Oh how we've learned nothing from war and here we go again 😔 I walk softly on this earth, in the light of God's name 🙏❤🌻
What a soulful piece. I close my eyes and go Breezin!
Que grupo espectacular!!!
I’ve listened to this so many godamn times i wish it was on spotify. Its my favorite version of the song.
George Benson is the best to me. Been listening since high school to breezing. Will never forget this piece
I Love Chick Corea On The Keyboards As Well...Takes This Piece To Another Level...😎❤
George Benson and Billy Cobham. Now that's one hell of a groove machine!
+ chick corea one bad cat !
Nobody..but Nobody can groove the guitar like George and hit all those flawless Octave lines as wayyyy too smooth and shows George;s genius absolutely!!
Yeah!
gabor beats her groove and swing those mystical melodies listen to her
@@maximilianoguzmanmoreno3707 Gabor's version sounds boring.
@@josephblow5946 for me George bores me and it's very commercial I don't want that garbage
@@maximilianoguzmanmoreno3707 His traditional Jazz stuff blows Gabor out of the water. I'm talking about Body Talk, and his work with Jack McDuff, not Benson's sellout Top-40 pop bullshit from the mid-70's, like Breezin
I listened attentively to Mr. George Benson, a remarkable entertainer and a wonderful conversationalist.
My wife Deborah were given the opportunity and the pleasure to listen to Mr. Benson in Toronto just last year. A gift from our eldest son Reuben. He knew how much we love and admire Mr. Benson, and he was magnificent as always. Respect and the greatest love Mr. Benson we send your way. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊🥰😙🤗💯💟🙏🫂
Billy Cobham Drums , omg.. Chick Corea Whaa,, a Band THAT kicked arse...RTF
Yes !!! 👍👍👍
Big collars, lapels, bell bottoms, and BIG imaginations. They found the pocket inside the pocket.
@@TheEleatic Indeed gret tune great bunch :) God this brings big feelings and grin Class of 1978 Az.
1976, wow. Can we go back.
Brilliant….what a lovely man.
One could argue that GB is the originator of the Smooth Jazz genre. One of my all-time favourites!
One of my fav all time performances ….. chic was so far ahead of his time
No.
Dang! A bunch of individual LEGENDS jamming out on stage together!
I was thinking the same thing....if George Duke had popped out of somewhere I would have passed out lol
Wow timeless incredible talent
How can you not smile? God bless the band!
George Benson !!!! Musical genius on two feet!!
Those guitar licks are like breeze blowing in!
Maad oh !
I've got this album but this version with Chick, Billy and Phil is really incredible!
My uncle use to imutate mr George Benson one of the best instrumental artists thank you Mr Benson you rock the boat!!
I so miss this level of artistry... 😥
George's guitar and Chick's keys really are just the perfect musical blend 🎶
@JohnnieRhodes You know his keyboard player plays clav in just about every live version of this song? It's filling in for the rhythm guitar on the original track. I think it adds a lot of funk and groove to it, and Benson is obviously loving it, and totally grooving with him.
Its really about contrast. It works very well.
Saw Mr G Benson in 78. Pure genius. Love from England
Essa dupla é perfeita George Benson e chick corea
Rest in peace, Chick.
man.. what a great era for music.. too bad it had to end.
it never ends things go in cycles always.there is new music after being suffocated for 30years, there will be more and new music
It'll never end
all eras are great for music, keep your ears and mind open
@@michelepiteo7179 ke
I agree, but it did not have to end but now days we are short of creative minds of creative sounds!
He's on his old Johnny Smith... tone is excellent on a good night 😴... excellent line up..thanks for the Memories... sincerely, JD
Beautiful playing. Makes me belive in the world still.
One word brilliant.
高校生の頃からGeorge Bensonのファンです。75、6年頃にCTIオールスターズの一員として来日したときに札幌まで観に行きました。当時は住まいのある函館から札幌まで急行で５時間かかるため高校生にとってはちょっとした小旅行でした。やがて大学へ入って東京で学生生活。78年に来日したときに中野サンプラザへ観に行きました。コンサート終了後に楽屋へ。気さくに握手に応じてくれました。分厚くてでっかい手でした。他の日本人は色紙を用意していてサインをもらってましたが私は持ってなかったので着ていた薄手のデニムの長袖シャツの背中にサインしてもらいました。背を向けてサインをねだると彼はオホーっと笑いながら背中にサインしてくれました。いい思い出です。
perfect performance i wish i could live in this song
Man!!I really love just how much George really get's into his Group while playing as he seem's to be just giving it all up to them and NOT the audience and (ofcourse i know he knows that they are indeed important but he seems to let the PR work all that out ) really gives it up for his players especially bro.Chick here and ofcourse Chick wantin' to give it right back, too!!Brilliant..i have had the pleasure to get to know BOTH these amazingly humble & dow to earth Cats!
Master class in Jazz musicians here fellow You tubers! Benson, Cobham, Corea and Upchurch making it look too easy and sound soooo nice!
Beautiful song.
The drummer is a joy to hear....wow....just together
Four great musos working together here. What a treat it is to watch.
Simply some of the best jazz guitar playing you might ever see
Virtuoso!!!
those keys are just wonderful
Funkiest and most soulful jazz guitarist ever. And one of the best pure jazz guitarists.
I listen this song since 32 years now. And probably for the rest of my life
Can we take time and appreciate the bass player ?
Definitely! SOLID foundation right there. Flawless pocket player
For sure he is rocking that bass line!!!not over playing and not to loud, just perfect
Phil Upchurch - bass & guitar player - he played rhythm guitar on the breezin' album - monstrously talented! 😀
True Facts
Fun fact! Upchurch who plays rhythm guitar on the 1976 Breezin' album played the original bass line on Gabor Szabo's version in 1970 off the album High Contrast
GB has a such a distinct sound....great music.
The BASS!!!
Four amazingly talented musicians right here! Oh man this is good!
This was phenomenal! Chick added so much to the groove.
God of guitar
To the best of my translation skills I think they meant guitar God
All of them true "Artists" !!!! May our humanity keep being gifted !!!. What a wonderful performance !!!
My favorite guitarist! The great George..
Phil Upchurch (bass)....geil,!
Love Love Love that man and every note he plays... simply said!:)
Chick Korea and George Benson! AMAZING!
That's what you call Smooth Jazz!!!
one of the best early interpretations of the song to Mr Benson
Two geniuses at work.. It doesn't get any better than this man.
The genious of George Benson!
Wow what a version
Love that guitar work!
one of my favorite jazz cds; can drive endlessly listening to "brezzin.",,,rr
Mr George Benson is uncomparable,he is simply the best guitar player i ever seen,sure !!!
jose carlos Aparecido ,you re right.However what do u think about flamme kapaya from congo?watch his demonstration on youtube.You will tell me.Thanks
jose carlos Aparecido,
I went to a Lee Ritenour concert
back in the early eighties.
Ritenour called him an “okay guitar player,”
with emphasis on the word “okay.”
Maybe he shouldn’t have said that,
but if you know Ritenour’s history,
you can’t really argue with him.
Ultimately, they’re both great,
in their own ways.
Lee is a, 'Great, ' guitar player. But Benson has a grove and soul that Lee could NEVER TOUCH. So, he looks at the technical aspect. Lee, a great guitarist, Benson, a LEGEND !!
@@Archer335 Well, as great as Lee Ritenour is, he ain't 'better' than George Benson, and, Benson could really, really sing great, too! I think Pat Martino is in the same class and on the same level as Benson as far as guitarists.
@@spanishcastle1234,
Could you provide examples to substantiate your point? Your statements don’t really mean anything unless you can do that. Specific examples, please.
George filled the void left by Wes Montgomery and ushered in Smooth The Smooth Jazz era! Great musician and good friend.
learning how to play the bass version of the song from my dad, absoluely love this song!
George is the best jazz guitarist that ever lived
No...that would be Joe Pass
or Joe Pass, or Pat Metheny, or Bob Hall, or Wes Montgomery, or Larry Carlton or Chuck Loeb
this will be my funeral song when o die. i want everybody to enjoy it it reminds me of my first love
Wow, what a lineup...all superstars in their own right....thanks for posting this wonderful video !
I love jazz
Old skool classics
I dig that look George turns around to give Chick near the 2:00 mark, like he likes what Chick is laying down. You can tell he was feeling that lol. That was real mellow what Chick was playing, too.
My Lord what a band!
Great tune and performance!
Magical 🎉❤
Fantastik song!👏👏👏
Да, слушаю с 1984года. 👋
Caramba , que supresa fui buscar essa música e encontrar o Corea executando esse bela música com o Benson , Excepcional.
Toujours aussi fort ❤❤❤
First time I’ve seen this since it originally aired. Wow! Chick and Billy really push George Benson to new heights. Just lovely, outstanding, and cathartic. A performance for the ages.
Great sentiments expressed well!
To be honest I've heard George blaze this track live a thousand times better.. So no - they didn't push George ! Chic really didn't capture the essence or vibe of the song on this performance... I know that's sacrilege but it didn't sound like they had a chance to really rehearse.. They might have ran over the song a couple times before this performance.. The drums and bass sounded pretty good but Chic wasn't in accompaniment mode, he was in fusion solo guy mode ! 😁 But of course we all know that Chic was great on another level.. Just shows that even the Great ones can have off nights !
I love that arrangement. George Benson you are my role model when it comes to Jazz Guitar. wow Thanks Jehovah God for such talents.
December 2018 and it still feels good
That was sooo ssoooo great.
RIP Chick! We love you!!!
A set of Legends at play!
Beautiful Masterpiece
Wow what a lovely jam
My goodness, listen to that bass! Hum! this is something else.
I know Billy Cobham's playing from everyone else's! George,Chick and Billy.... whew!