For his new CD Songs And Stories, singer / guitarist George Benson selected well-known work from the greatest songwriters and storytellers of all time. A good idea? Or an uninspired CD from an artist who has no idea how to fill his latest CD? With songs that have previously been performed by James Taylor, Michael Jackson, Toto, Donny Hathaway, Tony Joe White and Christopher Cross, Songs And Stories
… will probably be received in smooth jazz circles thanks to the slick production of Marcus Miller. But all things considered, it occupies an unnecessary place in the discography of this exceptionally gifted guitarist. Benson had better start playing real jazz again. (AD)more
