On “Moody’s Mood,” Benson really exercises his vocalese chops and proves that he is technically as fluid as just about any jazz vocalist, and he become a credible rival to Al Jarreau on the joyous title track. Benson’s guitar now plays a subsidiary role — only two of the ten tracks are instrumentals — but Q has him play terrific fills behind the vocals and in the gaps, and the engineering gives his tone a variety of striking, new, full-sounding timbres. The instrumentals themselves are marvelous: “Off Broadway” is driving and danceable, andIvan Lins’ “Dinorah, Dinorah” grows increasingly seductive with each play. Benson should have worked with Jones from this point on, but this would be their only album together.
By Richard S. Ginell/AMG
“The vinyl format defines the swirling textures of the sumptuous Quincy Jones production (similar to Michael Jackson’s Off The Wall). There are numerous players on every track”.
Track Listing
Side A
1.Love X Love
2.Off Broadway
3. Moody’s Mood
4.Give Me The Nigh
Side B
1.What’s On Your Mind
2.Dinorah, Dinorah
3.Love Dance
4.Star Of A Story (X)
5.Midnight Love Affair
6.Turn Out The Lamplight
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