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George Benson

George Benson (born March 22, 1943) is a celebrated American jazz guitarist, singer, and songwriter known for his versatile style, blending jazz, pop, and R&B, achieving major crossover success with his triple-platinum 1976 album Breezin' and hits like "This Masquerade". A child prodigy from Pittsburgh, he began professionally young, played with jazz greats like Miles Davis, and became a global star, earning multiple Grammy Awards and a Hollywood Walk of Fame star for his influential guitar work, scat singing, and smooth vocals.

Known For

  • Give Me the Night
  • Breezin'
  • Seven Days (feat. George Benson)
  • Turn Your Love Around
  • Mt. Airy Road

Discography Highlights

  • Dreams Do Come True: When George Benson Meets Robert Farnon (feat. The Robert Farnon Orchestra) 2024
  • Guitar Man (Deluxe Edition) 2021
  • Walking to New Orleans 2019
  • Body Talk (CTI Records 40th Anniversary Edition) 2011
  • Beyond the Blue Horizon (CTI Records 40th Anniversary Edition) 2011

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Soundtrack Appearances

The Chair Company (S1) - 1 song(s)

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