{"product_id":"benson-george-giblet-gravy-verve-vault-series","title":"Benson, George - Giblet Gravy (Verve Vault Series)","description":"Anticipating his next decade-plus as a blockbuster jazz-pop artist, 1968's \u003ci\u003eGiblet Gravy\u003c\/i\u003e — the first of two instrumental LPs George Benson cut for Verve Records — showcases the guitarist's earliest venture into crossover territory. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThough the title track is one of two Benson originals, most of the album's tracks are sharp takes on smooth chart fare of the period: the Bacharach-David immortal \"Walk On By,\" The Young Rascals' \"Groovin',\" The Association's sunshine-pop classic \"Along Comes Mary\" and more. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduced by former Prestige Records luminary, Esmond Edwards, \u003ci\u003eGiblet Gravy\u003c\/i\u003e alternates between small-group interplay and expanded ensemble, with Benson's unmistakable guitar tone, rhythm and phrasing remaining the disc's sonic north star. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe cast of stellar backing musicians includes pianist Herbie Hancock, bassists Ron Carter and Bob Cranshaw, drummer Billy Cobham, percussionist Johnny Pacheco, and baritone saxophonist Pepper Adams, alongside a larger brass and rhythm section woven throughout.","brand":"Verve","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":51477083521302,"sku":"RMX-70415","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/7750\/2998\/files\/6a3e47620a9e56c631eed32f.jpg?v=1782487159","url":"https:\/\/resident-music-uk.myshopify.com\/products\/benson-george-giblet-gravy-verve-vault-series","provider":"Resident Music UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}