''It's Uptown'' is the second studio album by
jazz
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soul
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guitarist
George Benson.
Background
George Benson's second album and the first of two to be produced by John Hammond. Recorded after his move to CBS.
Track listing
2007 remastered CD / Blu-spec CD bonus tracks
Personnel
;The George Benson Quartet
*George Benson – guitar, vocals on "Summertime", "A Foggy Day" and "Stormy Weather"
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Ronnie Cuber –
baritone saxophone
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Bennie Green –
trombone
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Lonnie Smith – organ
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Jimmy Lovelace – drums
*Ray Lucas – drums (tracks 2, 3)
with:
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Blue Mitchell – trumpet (tracks 14–15)
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Charlie Persip – drums (tracks 14–15)
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Don Hunstein – photography
References
George Benson albums
1966 albums
Columbia Records albums
Albums produced by John Hammond (producer)
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