{"product_id":"george-benson-in-flight","title":"George Benson – In Flight","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"29\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"29\"\u003eGeorge Benson – In Flight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"386\"\u003eA smooth and sophisticated blend of jazz, soul, and funk, \u003cem data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"100\"\u003eIn Flight\u003c\/em\u003e captures \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eGeorge Benson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e at a pivotal moment as he moved toward the crossover sound that would define his later career. Effortlessly combining virtuosic guitar work with warm, expressive vocals, Benson delivers a record that feels both refined and deeply soulful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"727\"\u003eOpening with a stunning rendition of \u003cem data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"437\"\u003eNature Boy\u003c\/em\u003e, Benson immediately sets the tone - his fluid guitar lines and understated phrasing bringing new depth to the classic. Throughout the album, he balances instrumental finesse with vocal-led performances, moving seamlessly between jazz improvisation and accessible, groove-driven arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003eHighlights include the expansive take on \u003cem data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"793\"\u003eThe World Is A Ghetto\u003c\/em\u003e, where Benson stretches out into rich, atmospheric territory, and the laid-back elegance of \u003cem data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"902\"\u003eThe Wind And I\u003c\/em\u003e. On the second side, \u003cem data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"947\"\u003eValdez In The Country\u003c\/em\u003e (written by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eDonny Hathaway\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e) and \u003cem data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1027\"\u003eEverything Must Change\u003c\/em\u003e showcase a more reflective, soulful side, with beautifully controlled dynamics and expressive interplay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1400\"\u003eWith contributions from top-tier session musicians, including \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ePhil Upchurch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e on bass, \u003cem data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003eIn Flight\u003c\/em\u003e is a polished and deeply musical record - bridging jazz artistry with broader soul appeal, and highlighting George Benson’s remarkable versatility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003eA Side\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1431\"\u003eA1. Nature Boy – 5:58\u003cbr data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1455\"\u003eA2. The Wind And I – 5:04\u003cbr data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1483\"\u003eA3. The World Is A Ghetto – 9:41\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1633\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1529\"\u003eB Side\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1532\"\u003eB1. Gonna Love You More – 4:37\u003cbr data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1565\"\u003eB2. Valdez In The Country – 4:29\u003cbr data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1600\"\u003eB3. Everything Must Change – 8:07\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1633\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TB68gc7i4YE?si=reCAmFwOiXZL2qh6\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warner Bros. Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53199569977686,"sku":"WB56327","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_ddd86aa6-697f-471d-9f53-3e4514fc1114.jpg?v=1776850735","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/george-benson-in-flight","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}