La musica di questo album ricalca in maniera appropriata le sonorità tipiche del periodo. In questo album viene interpretata magistralmente da Benson la canzone Nature Boy di Eden Ahbez incisa per la prima volta da Nat King Cole nel 1947.

George Benson - In Flight (1976). Songs in album George Benson - In Flight (1976).

George Benson ‎– In Flight. Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Jacksonville Pressing, Gatefold. WB 56 327. George Benson. In Flight ‎(LP, Album, RE). Warner Bros.

Benson's backing band from Breezin', still set in its funk mode, is intact, and Claus Ogerman again contributes gentle orchestral cushions. The two instrumentals, particularly Donny Hathaway's "Valdez in the Country," prove that Benson remained a brilliantly inventive melodist on guitar, in full possession of his powers. Yet there is every indication here that Benson was set upon becoming primarily a pop star.

In Flight is a 1977 studio album by George Benson and was released on the Warner Bros Records label It was certified Platinum by the RIAA. George Benson – lead guitar, vocals. Phil Upchurch – rhythm guitar, bass 5, 6. Stanley Banks – bass 1-4. Harvey Mason – drums. Ralph MacDonald – percussion. Ronnie Foster – electric piano, Minimoog. Jorge Dalto – clavinet, acoustic piano.

"American album certifications – George Benson – In Flight". Recording Industry Association of America. In Flight (Media notes). Benson followed it up with The George Benson Cookbook, with Lonnie Smith and Ronnie Cuber on baritone, Miles Davis employed Benson in the mid-1960s, featuring his guitar on Paraphernalia on his 1968 Columbia release, Miles in the Sky before going to Verve Records. Benson signed with Creed Taylors jazz label CTI Records, where he recorded albums, with jazz heavyweights guesting, to some success.

In Flight is a 1977 studio album by George Benson and was released on the Warner Bros. It was certified Platinum by the RIAA. Phil Upchurch – rhythm guitar, bass (5, 6). Stanley Banks – bass (1-4). Claus Ogerman – orchestra arrangements & conductor. Producer – Tommy LiPuma. Assistant Producer – Noel Newbolt.

In Flight was the first time the UK public really became aware of George Benson. A former child prodigy, Benson had been recording consistently since the early 60s, breaking through by playing with organist "Brother" Jack McDuff. With his Wes Montgomery-style improvisations and unmistakable sound, Benson became one of the most respected and inventive jazz guitarists. His string of recordings for Verve and Creed Taylor’s CTI earned him a place in the hearts of many aficionados. His 1976 album, Breezin’, changed all that. Breezin’ became a surprise N. album in the US, and Warner Bros. As a result, 1977’s In Flight had four vocal performances and just two instrumentals – the highest vocal quotient of any Benson release to date. In Flight is, to all intents and purposes, the same album as Breezin’.

In Flight is a 1977 album by George Benson and was released on the Warner Bros. In baseball, the rules state that a batted ball is considered in flight when it has not yet touched any object other than a fielder or his equipment. Once a batted ball touches the ground, a fence or wall, a foul pole, a base, the pitcher's rubber, an umpire, or a baserunner, it is no longer in flight.

In Flight is a hard bop music album recording by GEORGE BENSON released in 1977 on CD, LP/Vinyl and/or cassette. GEORGE BENSON - In Flight. Filed under Hard Bop By GEORGE BENSON.