i saw george play this song at the Keystone Korner in San francisco in 1981 and before the club closed. i sat 10 feet from the stage and KNEW he was going to play it when he said " the next song..." i was going to scream 'El Mar!" but i kept quiet. he went on to say ".....from my White Rabbit album - El Mar." i just saw him tonight at cache creek casino near sacramento and am sitting her reflecting....his playing is not what it was... his fingers appear arthritic. but he'll always be the king.
I too...saw george play this song at the Keystone Korner in San Francisco in Dec. of 1981. Great show!!! I still have the concert reviews from the newspaper. The Keystone event was recorded...but the live LP never came out. Too bad!!
sadly he doesnt play this music in concert any more....this was really from a golden age for George Benson...my favorite George Benson song and add Earl...
Off of the White Rabbit album on the CTI label around 1972 or 1973. This is a total treat my absolute favorite composition ever by George Benson not to mention being accompanied by Earl.
George Benson (ac-g) Earl Klugh (classic-g) David Garfield (L:key & p) Thom Hall (R:key) Perry Hughes (rhythm-g) Ray Manzerolle (as) Calvin Bryant (b) Gene Dunlap (ds) Lawrence Fralangolo (perc)
@magnusdude61 I suppose it's natural that George won't have the speed and dexterity now that he had in his youth, but it's sad nevertheless. I've noticed him seeming to struggle over the past few years. But he's still got ten times the chops of most cats!
George IS INCREDIBLE but I'm just noticing that Wes Montgomery the only other guy I compare him too is a lot heavier and melodic imo. But don't get me wrong love George.
i saw george play this song at the Keystone Korner in San francisco in 1981 and before the club closed. i sat 10 feet from the stage and KNEW he was going to play it when he said " the next song..." i was going to scream 'El Mar!" but i kept quiet. he went on to say ".....from my White Rabbit album - El Mar." i just saw him tonight at cache creek casino near sacramento and am sitting her reflecting....his playing is not what it was... his fingers appear arthritic. but he'll always be the king.
George Benson ,I could listen to you forever!! White Rabbit is such a timeless recording. Still playing it for over 30 years or more. Thank you guys!
I too...saw george play this song at the Keystone Korner in San Francisco in Dec. of 1981. Great show!!! I still have the concert reviews from the newspaper. The Keystone event was recorded...but the live LP never came out. Too bad!!
What a performance, so atmospheric and yet technical, magnificent
White Rabbit album turned me on to guitar jazz when I was in college in the early eighties. Still one of my favorites.
What a discover for me in this early morning simply extraordinary duet
This is so beautiful, the 11 people who disliked this can kick rocks seriously...
Beautiful! I have heard different versions of El Mar and I think this one is the best!
The Umbria one is also superb.
I too...saw george play this song at the Keystone Korner in San Francisco in Dec. of 1981. Great show!!!
sadly he doesnt play this music in concert any more....this was really from a golden age for George Benson...my favorite George Benson song and add Earl...
Off of the White Rabbit album on the CTI label around 1972 or 1973.
This is a total treat my absolute favorite composition ever by George Benson not to mention being accompanied by Earl.
What great song from GB and Earl Klugh. One of the best instrumentals i have ever heard. So meaningful and pure.
You can see how much they like each other!
FASCINATNG!!!! piece from White Rabbit a favorite album by George Benson. Earl Klugh fantastic!! play on El Mar.
I've never seen a live performance but this must've been amazing
TWO OF THE GREATS !!!!!!!
I sure do agree with you there Yvonne its the best version I've ever heard. Great stuff
I was lucky enough to see these two cats in concert.
These guys are so smooth they make pleaded pants look cool.
how right you are
That is crazy Amazing! How did George Benson get so phenominal at guitar? Wow!
Simply amazing....
George Benson (ac-g)
Earl Klugh (classic-g)
David Garfield (L:key & p)
Thom Hall (R:key)
Perry Hughes (rhythm-g)
Ray Manzerolle (as)
Calvin Bryant (b)
Gene Dunlap (ds)
Lawrence Fralangolo (perc)
💜💜💜
Dejá que cierre los ojos y me vaya a Ushuaia
@magnusdude61 I suppose it's natural that George won't have the speed and dexterity now that he had in his youth, but it's sad nevertheless. I've noticed him seeming to struggle over the past few years. But he's still got ten times the chops of most cats!
Same here.
que pinche velocidad!!!
Man on man. I'm not worthy.
2 Pac and B.I.G on guitar but still alive
That solo from George proves beyond doubt, he is a pure jazz guitarist not a singer
Areece🙏
George IS INCREDIBLE but I'm just noticing that Wes Montgomery the only other guy
I compare him too is a lot heavier and melodic imo. But don't get me wrong love George.
3:09min.....this run makes me feel sure about to burn my guitar
GB is not a HUMAN