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George Benson
photo credit: Marco Glaviano

Active

1950s - 2020s

Born

March 22, 1943 in Pittsburgh, PA

Genre

Jazz R&B Blues

Styles

Contemporary Jazz Crossover Jazz Hard Bop Jazz-Pop Smooth Jazz Fusion Guitar Jazz Jazz Instrument Quiet Storm

Member Of

The George Benson Quartet CTI All-Stars Fuse One
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George Benson

Biography by Richard S. Ginell

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The definitive modern jazz guitarist, whose bluesy, soulful grit and gospel-tinged singing made him a commercial and critical success.
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Album Highlights

  • Beyond the Blue Horizon
    George Benson
    Beyond the Blue Horizon
  • Shape of Things to Come
    George Benson
    Shape of Things to Come
  • Give Me the Night
    George Benson
    Give Me the Night
  • Tenderly
    George Benson
    Tenderly
  • Good King Bad
    George Benson
    Good King Bad
  • The Greatest Hits of All
    George Benson
    The Greatest Hits of Al …
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Artists Moods

  • Laid-Back/Mellow
  • Refined
  • Smooth
  • Amiable/Good-Natured
  • Reserved
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  • Stylish
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  • Soothing
  • Earthy
  • Intimate
  • Energetic
  • Playful
  • Rollicking
  • Romantic

Artists Themes

  • Early Morning
  • Relaxation
  • Background Music
  • Solitude
  • Reflection
  • Slow Dance
  • At the Office
  • Hanging Out
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