Dennis B. from PEACHTREE CITY, GA Reviewed on 12/30/2008...
Excellent jazz flavors with similiar styles. They compliment each other very well. Very entertaining and relaxing melodies. One of the best colaborations in jazz.
Rick O. from SAN DIEGO, CA Reviewed on 8/14/2006...
Interesting collaboration of two guitar masters, but not the best work of either one. If you're looking for a good smoothjazz guitar album, this one fits the bill. If you're looking for straight-ahead jazz you'll need to turn the clock back a bit.
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CD Reviews
The Ultimate Jazz Creation
Brian | SF Bay Area, CA | 08/10/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I want to express my gratitute to Messrs. Benson and Klugh for creating the perfect Jazz album. There has not been a better exhibition of virtuosity or improvisation on any album in the past 20 years. I was prompted to write this quick review because I recently saw Mr. Klugh in concert in NYC, and he performed Mt. Airy Road, my favorite song ever. I wish Mr. Benson could have been there. For those who are not Jazz fans, whats great about this CD is that it really was one of the primary influences of the new school of "smooth jazz" musicians, and with the cool scat of George Benson, its really reminiscent of something from another undescribable genre that hasn't been invented yet.Thats enough praise. Go buy this CD and you will enjoy it for the rest of your life."
2nd to None!
E. B. Hopkins | Seattle, WA | 11/24/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"It's TRULY amazing how timeless the album truly is. I purchased this CD and the David Sanborn/Bob James collaboration within the same weekend. These two CD's STILL lead the charge in my Jazz collection. Mt. Airy Road, Dreamin' and Collaboration can change my mood no matter what's goes on! I WISH that these two would reprise their relationship and turn out another CD. Talk about a BEST SELLER! If you have NEVER listened to jazz, or never found an appreciation of the art form, pick up this CD. If you DON'T like what you hear.....oh man... TOP NOTCH!"
Two plus Two Equals FIVE!
Brian G. Jett | Lexington, KY | 06/22/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is a brilliant CD and this 1989 release captures what Benson does best while ingratiating Klugh's baliwick of melody and mood listening!Benson stirs the pot with incredible solos on many of the upbeat tunes while Klugh evidences he has a clue as to how to play tasteful yet bee-bop type solos--not just a balladeer as many think!Neither artist competes for the lime-light but rather utilize their own unique styles to form a fashionably refreshing CD that is a must for ALL Benson and Klugh fans!If you are a Benson fan, this CD will turn you on to Earl Klugh and similarly, ALL Klugh followers will be compelled to tune into Benson after listening to this CD only a few times.Rarely does a CD have the variety this wonderful CD posits! A MUST hear to any ear!Respectfully and always hangtough, Brian G. Jett"
Interesting blend of Benson and Klugh
Brian G. Jett | 12/15/2001
(4 out of 5 stars)
"I went gaga when this album first came out in 1987, because I'm a big fan of both George Benson and Earl Klugh. I was a little disappointed when I first listened to it because of my high expectations. But after a while I latched onto about half of the tunes on the album. My favorites are "Mimosa," "Since You're Gone," and "Jamaica;" they all have a great blend of Benson's and Klugh's signature styles, along with the fascinating sound of an electric jazz guitar played with an acoustic guitar."
Smoooooth.....
Guitar Micheal | Oregon, USA | 10/12/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Cool, steady jazz. Nice guitar based jazz with nothing over the top. Feels like a couple masters riding the velvet train. Nothing really proven here, just a comfirmation of how natural their abilities are."