George Benson - Breezin'

George Benson — Breezin'

Part of the Acoustic Sounds 40 Series

Releasing 40 titles to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Acoustic Sounds!

Mastered by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab from the original master tape

180-gram 45 RPM double LP pressed at Quality Record Pressings

Housed in a Stoughton Printing tip-on gatefold jacket

George Benson's 1976 classic album Breezin' redefined what jazz guitar could sound like. Effortless, melodic, and irresistibly smooth, Breezin' became the soundtrack to an era and the album that launched Benson into crossover superstardom.

With timeless hits such as "This Masquerade" and the sunlit title track, Breezin', Benson's 15th album, bridges the worlds of jazz, pop, and R&B with rare grace.  It not only was a Billboard Jazz Albums chart-topper but also went to No. 1 on the pop and R&B charts. It was certified triple platinum-selling, making it one of the best-selling jazz albums of all time.

The record took home Grammy Awards for Best Pop Instrumental Performance and Record of the Year for "This Masquerade," while earning multiple nominations, including for Album and Song of the Year — an unprecedented feat for a jazz guitarist.

Now, this classic shines brighter than ever. Mastered at 45 RPM by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab and pressed on flat, ultra-quiet vinyl by Quality Record Pressings, this edition reveals new layers of warmth, depth, and presence in Benson's silky tone and fellow rhythm and bass guitarist Phil Upchurch's signature groove.

Breezin' isn't just a smooth jazz cornerstone — it's one of the most impeccably crafted and influential albums of its time. For collectors, audiophiles, and anyone who loves music that feels like pure sunlight, this definitive 45 RPM reissue is essential listening.

 

 

LP 1 Side A

1. Breezin'

LP 1 Side B

1. This Masquerade

2. Six To Four

LP 2 Side A

1. Affirmation

LP 2 Side B

1. So This Is Love?

2. Lady

Customer Reviews (5.00 Stars) 1 person(s) rated this product.

George Benson to Perfection! posted on 05/06/2026 5 Stars Reviewer: Larry H. Happy 40th Acoustic Sounds and thank you Analogue Productions for another stellar job! Over the years, I've had several formats of this release, including cassette but NONE compared to this! Every note produced on every instrument is crystal clear and sharp! It was like having George Benson in the room! Absolute silence with no noise on either disc. I've NEVER heard "This Masquerade" or any other track sound like they do on this version! Excellent production of the heavy gate-fold jacket as well! Thank you to Chad and the whole team!

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