George Benson thinks back, way back, and laughs at the path not taken. He recalls days as a hotshot jazz guitarist in his 20s during the 1960s. The legendary record producer John Hammond — who ...

George Benson still loves coming home to the town that shaped his life. "Nobody could love Pittsburgh more," said Benson. "I've seen what a town like this can produce.

Vocalist, guitarist and jazz icon George Benson joins Christian McBride for a conversation about his early years on the jazz scene, fame and his new “lost” album.

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As for covering the tune, Benson said, “It don’t come no better than that. In order to be great, you have to know what great is. [The Beatles] were excellent songwriters, excellent performers ...

George Benson tells UCR during an October 2024 interview how he ended up recording his own versions of classic songs by the Beatles.