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Jazz Musician of the Day: George Benson
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Michael Ricci
All About Jazz is celebrating George Benson's birthday today!
Appreciated as both musician and performer by millions, George Benson has always had the duel personae of expert improviser and vibrant entertainer. He has always placed his keenly discerning art in the service of a rousing good time. Rounding out his singular approach with sly, seductive rhythm and blues, he's earned himself an impeccable reputation as one of music's most enterprising and engaging stars. Few might have predicted that striking level ...
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Legendary Guitarist and Jazz Master George Benson Performs On New Jersey Performing Arts Center Stage June 2nd
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AMT Public Relations
Friday, June 2, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. ET George Benson is simply one of the greatest guitarists in jazz history,” writes music critic Richard S. Ginell, yet jazz guitar is only the beginning for George. A relentless shapeshifter, he’s equally imaginative playing pop, R&B and soul—and equally talented as a vocalist, composer and songwriter. No fan will want to miss this evening with the NEA Jazz Master, 10-time GRAMMY winner and creator of too-many-to-count albums. Now in the seventh decade ...
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Jazz Musician of the Day: George Benson
Source:
Michael Ricci
All About Jazz is celebrating George Benson's birthday today!
Appreciated as both musician and performer by millions, George Benson has always had the duel personae of expert improviser and vibrant entertainer. He has always placed his keenly discerning art in the service of a rousing good time. Rounding out his singular approach with sly, seductive rhythm and blues, he's earned himself an impeccable reputation as one of music's most enterprising and engaging stars. Few might have predicted that striking level ...
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Jazz Musician of the Day: George Benson
Source:
Michael Ricci
All About Jazz is celebrating George Benson's birthday today!
Appreciated as both musician and performer by millions, George Benson has always had the duel personae of expert improviser and vibrant entertainer. He has always placed his keenly discerning art in the service of a rousing good time. Rounding out his singular approach with sly, seductive rhythm and blues, he's earned himself an impeccable reputation as one of music's most enterprising and engaging stars. Few might have predicted that striking level ...
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Jazz Musician of the Day: George Benson
Source:
Michael Ricci
All About Jazz is celebrating George Benson's birthday today!
Appreciated as both musician and performer by millions, George Benson has always had the duel personae of expert improviser and vibrant entertainer. He has always placed his keenly discerning art in the service of a rousing good time. Rounding out his singular approach with sly, seductive rhythm and blues, he's earned himself an impeccable reputation as one of music's most enterprising and engaging stars. Few might have predicted that striking level ...
read more
Jazz Musician of the Day: George Benson
Source:
Michael Ricci
All About Jazz is celebrating George Benson's birthday today!
Appreciated as both musician and performer by millions, George Benson has always had the duel personae of expert improviser and vibrant entertainer. He has always placed his keenly discerning art in the service of a rousing good time. Rounding out his singular approach with sly, seductive rhythm and blues, he\'s earned himself an impeccable reputation as one of music\'s most enterprising and engaging stars... Read more.
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Mascot Label Group announces signing of jazz legend George Benson
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All About Jazz
Mascot Label Group/Provogue are thrilled to announce the signing of soul and jazz guitar legend George Benson, with a new album scheduled for a Spring 2019 release. The 10 time Grammy Award winner and NEA Jazz Master is one of the greatest guitarists in jazz history and has released 35 studio albums, including the multi-platinum Billboard #1 Breezin. He has also had a string of hits to his name including “Give Me The Night", “Never Give Up On A Good ...
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Jazz Musician of the Day: George Benson
Source:
Michael Ricci
All About Jazz is celebrating George Benson's birthday today!
Appreciated as both musician and performer by millions, George Benson has always had the duel personae of expert improviser and vibrant entertainer. He has always placed his keenly discerning art in the service of a rousing good time. Rounding out his singular approach with sly, seductive rhythm and blues, he\'s earned himself an impeccable reputation as one of music\'s most enterprising and engaging stars... Read more.
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Jazz this week: Joey DeFrancesco, George Benson, Denise Thimes, and more
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St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
As the not-for-profit presenting season and the spring academic semester both approach their ends, this week's calendar of live jazz and creative music in St. Louis nevertheless features performances from two major touring headliners, plus a number of other noteworthy shows. Let's go to the highlights... Wednesday, May 10 Organist Joey DeFrancesco returns to Jazz at the Bistro for the first of four nights, continuing through Saturday. DeFrancesco recently expanded his band from a trio to a quartet, and has ...
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StLJN Saturday Video Showcase: George Benson's guitar and grooves
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St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
This week, let's check out some videos featuring guitarist and singer George Benson, who will be back in St. Louis next week to perform for the Sheldon Concert Hall and Art Galleries' annual fundraising gala on Friday, May 12 at the Sheldon. Named a “Jazz Master" by the National Endowment for the Arts and the winner of ten Grammy awards, Benson is undeniably one of the most successful crossover musicians of the past half-century. After establishing himself as a first-rate ...
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