George Benson - Inspiration: A Tribute To Nat King Cole [Metallic Silver Vinyl]

George Benson – Inspiration: A Tribute To Nat King Cole [Metallic Silver Vinyl]

Description

George Benson's heartfelt homage to his greatest musical influence, Inspiration: A Tribute to Nat King Cole, gets its most complete release yet with three restored bonus tracks. Produced by John Burk and Randy Waldman and engineered by Al Schmitt and Seth Presant, the album pairs Benson's voice and guitar with vintage Nelson Riddle charts and new Waldman arrangements, backed by a crack rhythm section - Waldman, Tim May, Chuck Berghofer, and Gregg Field - and the 42-piece Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra. Guest turns from Wynton Marsalis, Idina Menzel, Till Brönner, and Judith Hill bring fresh color to Cole classics like "Unforgettable," "Mona Lisa," and "Route 66." AllMusic called it "a sweet and very impressive album, full of warmth and heart" on release, and this edition adds three bonus tracks, "Almost Like Being in Love," "That Sunday, That Summer" and "Ramblin' Rose," - the fullest, most heartfelt tribute yet to the singer Benson has loved since childhood.

Reissued under the supervision of George Benson and the album's original producer, John Burk, Inspiration has been remastered, re-sequenced, and expanded to include three additional songs from the sessions.

Experience the smooth sounds of George Benson in 'Inspiration: A Tribute To Nat King Cole' on metallic silver vinyl. This album pays homage to the legendary Nat King Cole, showcasing Benson's exceptional guitar skills and vocal talents in the jazz genre.

Highlights

• Limited edition metallic silver vinyl
• Tribute to Nat King Cole
• Features George Benson's signature style
• High-quality audio for an immersive experience
• Perfect for jazz enthusiasts

Track Listing

Side A:

1. Just One of Those Things

2. Unforgettable

3. Walkin' My Baby Back Home

4. When I Fall in Love

5. Route 66

6. Nature Boy

7. Ballerina

Side B:

1. Smile

2. Straighten Up and Fly Right

3. Too Young

4. I'm Going to Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter

5. Mona Lisa

6. Almost Like Being in Love

7. That Sunday That Summer

8. Ramblin' Rose

Format Details

• Label: Candid
• Genre: Jazz
• Format: Vinyl

• Format: Vinyl
• Released: 2026-09-11
• Genre: Jazz