George Benson & McCoy Tyner And His Trio – live in Munich

When George Benson and McCoy Tyner share the stage, jazz history is never far away. This 1989 set from the Munich Klaviersommer brings together Benson’s fluid, blues-inflected guitar and voice with Tyner’s unmistakable pianistic drive, supported by Avery Sharpe and Aaron Scott in a quartet built for swing and momentum. The programme moves easily between standards and modern classics: Monk’s "Monk’s Dream" and "’Round Midnight", evergreens like "There Will Never Be Another You" and "Stella by Starlight", plus Benson’s own "Alligator Boogaloo", alongside a surprise detour via Lennon and McCartney. Relaxed, assured and rooted in the tradition, it captures two master musicians savoring the pleasure of conversation before a live audience.