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Chicago Times Show Review
George Benson re-ignites his hits at the Chicago Theatre.
Howard ReichArts critic
11:25 a.m. CDT, March 24, 2012
He’s still got it.
Though his 70th birthday arrives next year, singer-guitarist George Benson epitomized youth and exuberance Friday night at the Chicago Theatre, where he tore through his hits at faster tempos and higher energy levels than a large and enthusiastic [...]
Guitar Man wins NAACP Award for Best Jazz Album
Congratulations to all that made Guitar Man, the Best Jazz Album at the 43rd Annual NAACP Awards show.
43rd NAACP Image Awards
Congratulations to all involved in the making of Guitar Man. It was announced today that Guitar Man has been nominated for Outstanding Jazz Album. Catch the broadcast on Feb. 17 LIVE 8/7C on NBC.
More info on the awards can be viewed here.
Guitar Man is available now!
Order Guitar Man on GeorgeBenson.com and get signed CDs, exclusive Deluxe Packages and exclusive bonus tracks. Click here for details.
You can also pick up Guitar Man at Best Buy, Amazon or iTunes - thanks to all the fans!
You can win a guitar signed by George Benson!
Click here for guitar details, and your chance to sign [...]
Guitar Man - New album, free download and new tour dates!
Guitar Man is out on October 4, 2011! It’s available to pre order now on Amazon. Click here to check it out on Amazon.
Guitar Man will also be available at iTunes on October 4, 2011 + there will be a special deluxe edition with bonus tracks available only at Best Buy, also on October 4!
Enter [...]
In the studio creating the Guitar Man
Last weekend was history in the making.
George recorded at Capitol Recording Studios with Harvey Mason on drums, Joe Sample and David Garfield on keys and Ben Williams on bass. The legendary, Grammy Award winning engineer, Al Schmidt, was at the board along with Grammy Award winning Producer, John Burk. A late September release [...]
Songs and Stories nominated for a Grammy
Congratulations to George and all who were involved in making Songs and Stories.
Songs and Stories is nominated for a Grammy for Best Surround Sound Album!
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Benson peaks after tribute
The voice of The Peddlers, Roy Phillips, opened with an impressive jazzy keyboard and smoky vocals.
Phillips was an unexpected but welcome treat with versions of Misty, Last Train to Clarksville and his own compositions.
Then came the man we had been waiting for, with his mile-wide smile and rich tones.
Dressed in a black tuxedo, George Benson [...]
10x Grammy Winner George Benson Supports Canadian Music School Scholarship Fund
1000 ISLANDS, ONTARIO–(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2010) -
Multi Grammy award winner and platinum selling artist George Benson met with All You Need Music at the Ottawa Jazz festival last June and signed one of his signature series Ibanez guitars in support of All You Need Music’s collaboration with the Canada Music Academy scholarship fund.
The Autographed [...]
The Late Show with David Letterman. Dec. 7, 2010
On Tuesday, December 7th, George will be appearing on the Late Show with David Letterman. George will be performing songs from his latest album, Songs and Stories along with a few of his timeless hits with Paul Schaeffer and the CBS Orchestra.
Les Victoires du Jazz
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Ottawa Citizen Preview
A husband at age 18, guitarist-singer George Benson knew music as a career was a risky proposition, so he tried other jobs, becoming as handy with tools as he was with a guitar. But then a sudden realization hit him.
Photograph by: Paul Kane, Getty Images
George Benson buried the hatchet for music
Career choice paid off [...]
