- Born
- 22 March 1943
Pittsburgh - Country
- United States
- Active
- 1954–
- Record labels
- Columbia Records, Concord Records, Prestige, Warner Bros. Records, computer telephony integration
- Discography
- 57 albums
Biography
George Benson is a jazz musician who plays guitar and voice. George Benson was born on 22 March 1943 in Pittsburgh. The music is usually filed under jazz, pop music and rhythm and blues. Record labels: Columbia Records, Concord Records, Prestige and Warner Bros. Records. The discography here lists 57 albums, from “The New Boss Guitar of George Benson” (1964) to “Dreams Do Come True: When George Benson Meets Robert Farnon” (2024). Honours include New Jersey Hall of Fame (2021), NEA Jazz Masters and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
George Washington Benson (born March 22, 1943) is an American jazz fusion guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He began his professional career at the age of 19 as a jazz guitarist. A former child prodigy, Benson first came to prominence in the 1960s, playing soul jazz with Jack McDuff and others. He then launched a successful solo career, alternating between jazz, pop, R&B singing, and scat singing. His album Breezin' was certified triple-platinum, hitting No. 1 on the Billboard album chart in 1976. His concerts were well attended through the 1980s, and he still has a large following. Benson has won ten Grammy Awards and has been honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Also plays on
Albums where George Benson is credited as a sideman
Standards written by George Benson
Awards
Historic 78 rpm records
- RISING TIDE CALVIN FRAZIER (His Guitar) And Band · George Benson archive.org ↗
Books about George Benson
Listen on Spotify
Frequently asked questions
What instrument does George Benson play?
George Benson is known for playing guitar and voice.
When and where was George Benson born?
George Benson was born 22 March 1943 in Pittsburgh.
What are George Benson's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include The New Boss Guitar of George Benson (1964), The George Benson Cookbook (1966), Giblet Gravy (1968), Shape of Things to Come (1968) and Goodies (1969).
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