Review by Richard S. Ginell
The
second of Benson's John Hammond-produced albums is far and away the
superior of the pair, mixing down-to-basics, straight-ahead jazz with
soul-drenched grooving. Suddenly Benson's backup group - same as that of
Uptown, with Benny Green added on trombone now and then - has found its
bearings and apropos to the title, they can cook, even sizzle. The
effect upon Benson's own playing is striking; with something to react
against, his sheer ability to swing advances into the realm of awesome.
The rapid-fire work on "The Cooker" and "Ready And Able" will make you
gasp. Only one vocal here, an exuberant "All Of Me." [In mid-2001
Columbia/Legacy reissued this 1966 classic, along with It's Uptown,
recorded only several months earlier. Four bonus tracks include a
(previously unreleased) doo wop vocal rendition of Little Willie John's
"Let Them Talk" and two Benson originals that are pure rock-n-roll: "The
Man from Toledo" and "Goodnight." Two of the bonus cuts are preceded by
control-booth comments from the session's legendary producer, John
Hammond.]
https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-george-benson-cookbook-mw0000690995
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Reseña de Richard S. Ginell
El
segundo de los álbumes producidos por Benson John Hammond es, con
mucho, el mejor de los dos, mezclando lo básico, el jazz directo con el
grooving lleno de alma. De repente, el grupo de respaldo de Benson,
igual que el de Uptown, con Benny Green añadido al trombón de vez en
cuando, ha encontrado su rumbo y, a propósito del título, pueden
cocinar, incluso chisporrotear. El efecto en el juego de Benson es
sorprendente; con algo contra lo que reaccionar, su gran habilidad para
el swing avanza hacia el reino de lo impresionante. El trabajo de fuego
rápido en "The Cooker" y "Ready And Able" te hará suspirar. Sólo hay una
voz aquí, un exuberante "All Of Me". A mediados de 2001 Columbia/Legacy
reeditó este clásico de 1966, junto con "It's Uptown", grabado sólo
unos meses antes. Cuatro temas extra incluyen una (previamente inédita)
interpretación vocal doo wop de "Let Them Talk" de Little Willie John y
dos originales de Benson que son puro rock-n-roll: "The Man from Toledo"
y "Goodnight". Dos de los cortes extras van precedidos de comentarios
en la cabina de control del legendario productor de la sesión, John
Hammond].
https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-george-benson-cookbook-mw0000690995
Colaborador / Contribuitor: Michel
Tracks:1 - The Cooker - 4:16
2 - Benny's Back - 4:11
3 - Bossa Rocka - 4:32
4 - All Of Me - 2:11
5 - Big Fat Lady - 4:42
6 - Benson's Rider - 5:36
7 - Ready And Able - 3:31
8 - The Borgia Stick - 3:08
9 - Return Of The Prodigal Son - 2:37
10 - Jumpin' With Symphony Sid - 6:35
Bonus Tracks
11 - The Man From Toledo - 2:09
12 - Slow Scene - 3:12
13 - Let Them Talk* - 2:52
14 - Goodnight - 2:21
Credits:
George Benson (Guitar); Ronnie Cuber (Baritone sax); Bennie Green (Trombone); Lonnie Smith (Organ); Jimmy Lovelace, Marion Booker (Drums).
Genre: Jazz, Funk / Soul
Style: Soul-Jazz
Year: 1967
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