George Benson

Breezin’

First released1976

George Benson's "Breezin'" was recorded in 1976 at the Capitol Studios and One on One Recording Studios in Los Angeles. The album was produced by Quincy Jones, who brought together session musicians including Phil Upchurch on guitar and Jorge Dalto on keyboards. The recording featured a smooth, accessible blend of jazz, funk, and pop elements that showcased Benson's vocal abilities alongside his guitar work. The album's polished production and commercially oriented sound represented a deliberate shift toward mainstream appeal, utilizing modern recording techniques and arranging styles of the mid-1970s. "Breezin'" became a major commercial success and won a Grammy Award, helping to establish Benson as a crossover artist.