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George Washington Benson (born March 22, 1943) [3] 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.
Grover Washington Jr. (December 12, 1943 – December 17, 1999) [1] [2] was an American jazz-funk and soul-jazz saxophonist and Grammy Award winner. Along with Wes Montgomery and George Benson, he is considered by many to be one of the founders and legends of the smooth jazz genre. [3]
As a session musician, Benson appeared on several Motown sessions in the 1960s, particularly with Marvin Gaye. [4] In 1983, he recorded with J. C. Heard on Heard's first album as leader since 1958, with pianist Claude Black and Canadian bassist Dave Young. Benson co-led an album with Heard in 1988. Benson died on March 9, 2019. [5]
The late 1980s were hectic for George Benson—maybe even busier than the late 1970s, when he notched massive crossover hits like “Give Me the Night” and “Turn Your Love Around.” The ...
John Leslie "Wes" Montgomery (March 6, 1923 – June 15, 1968) was an American jazz guitarist. [1] Montgomery was known for his unusual technique of plucking the strings with the side of his thumb and for his extensive use of octaves, which gave him a distinctive sound.
All tests surrounding the cause of George Michael's death have been completed, and it has been determined how the late singer died. George Michael's cause of death released: Singer died of natural ...
Aug. 10—WILLMAR — The second suspect facing murder and manslaughter charges in a Willmar man's overdose death last year was arrested in Wright County and was awaiting transfer Thursday morning.
Louis Johnson, George Johnson, Valerie Johnson 7 1: 6 1996: Quincy Jones, no.28 UK "Light Up the Night" Louis Johnson, George Johnson – 16 47 "Give Me the Night" [2] George Benson: 4 1: 7 1984: Mirage, no.49 UK 1996: Randy Crawford, no.47 US R&B, no.60 UK "Treasure" The Brothers Johnson 73 36 – "Love X Love" George Benson 61 9 10 "Off ...