George Benson

Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1943, George Benson started performing as a child and recorded very young under the name "Little Georgie." He first built his reputation as a gifted jazz guitarist, admired for his fluid style and technical ease.

In the 1960s he became known through jazz recordings and collaborations, then reached a much wider audience in the 1970s with albums like Breezin'. That success helped make him one of the best-known crossover artists in modern music, blending jazz with pop and soul without losing his musical roots.

Over the years, Benson has earned ten Grammy Awards and recognition as a National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master. As both a guitarist and singer, he remains celebrated for turning virtuosity into something welcoming, melodic, and deeply enjoyable.