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Album Review: Givin' It Up (2006) - A Jazz Legacy

On "Givin' It Up", Benson and Jarreau come together to create a sonic experience that is both nostalgic and timeless. The album features a mix of original compositions, jazz standards, and soulful covers, all delivered with the trademark style and panache that these two artists are known for. From the opening notes of the title track, "Givin' It Up", it's clear that this is an album that's going to be something special.

Givin' It Up (feat. David Sanborn)
So What
Mister Magic
You Don't Know What Love Is
One for My Baby (And One More for the Road)
Deeper Than You Think
One of These Days
I Loves You, Porgy
Softly as in a Morning Dew

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: Herbie Hancock (piano), Chris Botti (trumpet), Stanley Clarke (bass), Marcus Miller (bass), and Vinnie Colaiuta (drums). Awards and Reception

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"Four": A vocal rendition of the Miles Davis jazz-swing classic. All-Star Collaborations

Final Thoughts

Nearly 20 years later, Givin' It Up stands as a testament to what happens when two virtuosos decide to have fun. It isn't a competition; it is a celebration. : The record features a high-profile lineup of

Core Concept: The artists revisited their own classics with a twist—Jarreau added lyrics to Benson’s instrumental hit "Breezin'," while Benson provided guitar work for Jarreau’s "Mornin'". Tracklist Highlights