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Yendry and J Balvin link up for new track “Instinto”
5 years ago
George Benson is an acclaimed American jazz fusion guitarist, singer, and songwriter known for his successful solo career and transition between jazz, pop, and R&B.
Acquired the master royalty income of 10-times Grammy-winning jazz guitarist and singer-songwriter George Benson.
A Manatt team led by Senior Entertainment Partner Gary Gilbert represented iconic jazz guitarist and 10-time GRAMMY-winning artist George Benson in the sale of his music catalog.
Warner Music Group proudly announced the return of legendary jazz guitarist-vocalist George Benson to Rhino's prestigious roster, with new music arriving.
Reverb teamed up with legendary jazz guitarist George Benson to sell his collection of rare studio and tour-worn guitars on his very own Reverb shop.
George Benson collaborated with Gorillaz on their technicolor indie-pop single 'Humility' in 2018.
Ibanez created the GB30TH, a limited-edition model with a gold-foil finish, to commemorate 30 years of collaboration on the GB Signature Models.
George Benson signed to Mascot Label Group in July 2018.
George Washington Benson was born on March 22, 1943, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His musical journey began at a young age, playing the ukulele at seven and guitar at eight in local venues. At nine, he made his first recordings, including “She Makes Me Mad” and “It Should Have Been Me” for RCA Victor’s Groove Records under the name George Benson. Benson initially focused on singing, strumming guitar as an accompaniment. At 19, he became a professional jazz guitarist. His early career included playing with organist Jack McDuff, which provided a foundation for his distinct guitar style. In 1964, he released his debut album as a leader, “The New Boss Guitar of George Benson,” featuring McDuff, and followed it with “It’s Uptown” (1966) and “The George Benson Cookbook” (1967) with the George Benson Quartet.
Throughout the late 1960s and 1970s, Benson collaborated with prominent jazz artists and labels. He contributed guitar on Miles Davis’s 1968 Columbia release, “Miles in the Sky,” and later signed with CTI Records. At CTI, he recorded several albums, working with jazz figures like Freddie Hubbard and Stanley Turrentine, notably on Turrentine’s 1970 album “Sugar.” His 1974 release, “Bad Benson,” topped the Billboard jazz chart. In 1976, Benson gained widespread recognition with his album “Breezin’,” which featured his vocals on “This Masquerade.” This track earned him a Grammy Award for Record of the Year and contributed to “Breezin'” becoming the first jazz record to achieve triple-platinum status. His concerts continued to be well-attended through the 1980s, solidifying his broad appeal.
Benson’s success continued with Qwest Records and producer Quincy Jones, leading to the breakthrough pop album “Give Me the Night” in 1980, which included hit singles like the title track. He accumulated three platinum LPs and two gold albums during this period. In 1990, he received an Honorary Doctorate of Music from the Berklee College of Music. The National Endowment for the Arts recognized him as a Jazz Master in 2009, the highest honor in American jazz. Benson has released numerous albums across genres, including a tribute to Nat King Cole titled “Inspiration: A Tribute to Nat King Cole” in 2013, and continues to record and perform. His career is marked by versatility, combining his guitar virtuosity with his vocal talents, earning him ten Grammy Awards and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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