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 ...

On the pop instrumental side, Benson offers echoes of "Breezin'" by recasting the early Beatles' hit "I Want to Hold Your Hand" as a smooth jazz ballad with his lightly swinging guitar lines ...

At 81 years of age, George Benson remains razor-sharp on guitar – and in conversation. So sharp, in fact, that he’s embarking on a new and exciting journey: Breezin’ With The Stars, an ...

It's been nearly 30 years since guitarist George Benson released his groundbreaking album Breezin'. Not only did it sell millions of copies, it paved the way for today's "smooth jazz" radio format ...

Benson was already a renowned jazz guitarist when he made his mainstream breakthrough in 1976 with his Warner Bros. Records debut album Breezin’.

George Benson's 'Breezin' is the best-selling jazz album of all time. It is a true virtuoso performance: a four-time Grammy nominee and two-time winner, the first album by a jazz artist to earn ...

With multiple Ibanez signature guitars under his belt, the Breezin' guitarist shares the story of how his relationship with the Japanese guitar brand came about ...

The late 1980s were hectic for George Benson—maybe even busier than the late 1970s, when he notched massive crossover hits like “Give Me the Night” and “Turn Your Love Around.” The ...

In the 60-plus years that George Benson has been a professional musician, the Montreal International Jazz Festival has always held a special place in his heart dating back to the event’s humble ...

George Benson Reveals Release Date for Long-Lost Album Following Warner Music Group Return Rhino will release Dreams Do Come True: When George Benson Meets Robert Farnon on June 14.

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Grammy-winning jazz musician George Benson is taking the stage for one-night-only over at the Wynn's Encore Theater. He's best known for the 1976 album Breezin', which became ...

George Benson, "Guitar Man" (Concord Jazz)On the pop instrumental side, Benson offers echoes of "Breezin'" by recasting the early Beatles' hit "I Want to Hold Your Hand" as a smooth jazz ballad ...