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Born: March 22, 1943 in Pittsburgh, PA
Years Active: 60 's, 70 's, 80 's, 90 's, 00's
Genre: Jazz

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Biography:
George Benson is simply one of the greatest guitarists in jazz history, but he is also an amazingly versatile musician, and that frustrates to no end critics who would paint him into a narrow bop box. He can play in just about any style -- from swing to bop to R&B to pop -- with supreme taste, a beautiful rounded tone, terrific speed, a marvelo... Continue Bio >>

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Tickets:
8-27-2009 Mann Music Center, PA
9-12-2009 Cerritos Center, CA
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Ringtones:

The Long And Winding Road (Beatles Tribute)

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Discography:
Live from Montreux
2006 Very Best of George Benson: The Greatest Hits of All
2006 Givin' It Up
2005 Two Originals: White Rabbit/Good King Bad
2005 Jazz After Hours with George Benson
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Member Of: The George Benson Quartet More >> Similar Artists: Al Jarreau Earl Klugh Stevie Wonder Mark Whitfield Wes Montgomery More >>

Influenced By: Wes Montgomery Tal Farlow Charlie Christian More >> Followers: Kem John Abercrombie John Scofield Melvin Taylor Kevin Eubanks More >>

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