Freddie Hubbard records ‘Straight Life’ with Joe Henderson, Herbie Hancock, George Benson , Ron Carter, Jack DeJohnette et al (1970)

Freddie Hubbard‘s ‘Straight Life’ is a soul/funk influenced jazz album recorded on November 16, 1970 with Joe Henderson, Herbie Hancock, George Benson , Ron Carter, Jack Dejohnette and more and released in January 1971 By Cti.

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Monthly Vintage Music Chart Highlights: Top 20 Tracks Across 29 Genres Oct 31, 2025 edition

October’s Vintage Music Charts reveal measured shifts across 29 genres. Death In Vegas extend their dominance in both Big Beat and Trip Hop, while The Stone Roses and Oasis keep Britpop firmly under their control. Kendrick Lamar and SZA continue leading 2010s R&B with “All The Stars.”

Fluke, The Strokes, and D’Angelo make key debuts, adding fresh weight to their respective categories, as Shalamar, Neil Diamond, and CeCe Peniston maintain unbroken streaks at the top. Explore all movements, returns, and late entries in this month’s highlights.

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George Benson swings at BB King (2014)

George Benson - BB King, NYC - October 23, 2014
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George(s), Paco, John, Stanley et al meet in Sevilla (1991)

12  George Benson, Paco De Lucia, John McLaughlin, Stanley Clarke &  Larry Coryell   Eighty One Part1  Live At Sevilla 91
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Benson Strictly Guitar

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This Day (but in 2011), George Benson releases "Guitar Man" a mostly instrumental album.

Now, guitar players are great on CD or streaming, but they are even better on video. By the simple fact that you can watch their fingers. (No you cannot on a CD).

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Monthly Vintage Music Chart Highlights: Top 20 Tracks Across 29 Genres Sep 30, 2025 edition

September’s Vintage Music Charts bring fresh surprises across the 29 genres. Neil Diamond storms to number one in both Yacht Rock and Heartland Rock with “Hello Again,” while Wolfmother, Marc Cohn, Gerry Rafferty, and Bananarama’s “Venus” make striking debuts.

Cappella reclaims the spotlight in Diva House, Cake’s bold “I Will Survive” joins Post-Grunge, and The Smiths add two classics to Post-Punk. Discover all the shifts, climbs, and new arrivals in this month’s highlights.

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