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1. Guitar Great George Benson Keeps On Breezin' at 81 & Shares Stories Past & Present (INTERVIEW) - Glide Magazine

   Guitar Great George Benson Keeps On Breezin' at 81 & Shares Stories Past & Present (INTERVIEW)  Glide Magazine

2. Obituary: George lames Benson - The Miner Online

   Obituary: George lames Benson  The Miner Online

3. Manatt Represents George Benson in Sale of His Music Assets - Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

   Manatt Represents George Benson in Sale of His Music Assets  Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

4. “The Baddest Cats on the Planet”: George Benson Talks Breezin’ With The Stars, Shares Tales of Miles Davis, Brother Jack McDuff & Bobby Womack - Relix

   “The Baddest Cats on the Planet”: George Benson Talks Breezin’ With The Stars, Shares Tales of Miles Davis, Brother Jack McDuff & Bobby Womack  Relix

5. George Benson on success, critics and staying true to himself - NPR

   George Benson on success, critics and staying true to himself  NPR

6. “Dreams Do Come True: When George Benson Meets Robert Farnon” - The Urban Music Scene

   “Dreams Do Come True: When George Benson Meets Robert Farnon”  The Urban Music Scene

7. “He knocked on the door of his girlfriend’s ex. The guy said, ‘No, man, not my guitar!’ ‘Yep, you’ve got to give it up’”: George Benson on how he got the Gibson that shaped his 1976 chart-topping record, Breezin’ - Guitar World

   “He knocked on the door of his girlfriend’s ex. The guy said, ‘No, man, not my guitar!’ ‘Yep, you’ve got to give it up’”: George Benson on how he got the Gibson that shaped his 1976 chart-topping record, Breezin’  Guitar World

8. McCoy Tyner, Joe Henderson, George Benson & More: The Week in Jazz - JAZZIZ Magazine

   McCoy Tyner, Joe Henderson, George Benson & More: The Week in Jazz  JAZZIZ Magazine

9. George Benson: Still Breezin’ After All These Years - Spin

   George Benson: Still Breezin’ After All These Years  Spin

10. Al Jarreau and George Benson: A Long Time Coming - Jazz Times

    Al Jarreau and George Benson: A Long Time Coming  Jazz Times

11. HarbourView acquires master royalty income of Grammy-winning Jazz star George Benson - Music Business Worldwide

    HarbourView acquires master royalty income of Grammy-winning Jazz star George Benson  Music Business Worldwide

12. Obituary information for Leslie George Benson - Bannan Funeral Home

    Obituary information for Leslie George Benson  Bannan Funeral Home

13. The George Benson Celebration - The Union

    The George Benson Celebration  The Union

14. The George Benson Reverb Shop Is Open - Reverb News

    The George Benson Reverb Shop Is Open  Reverb News

15. George Benson’s Once-Lost Orchestral Album Out Now Via Rhino / WMG - shorefire.com

    George Benson’s Once-Lost Orchestral Album Out Now Via Rhino / WMG  shorefire.com

16. HarbourView Equity Partners Acquires Master Royalty Income of George Benson - Billboard

    HarbourView Equity Partners Acquires Master Royalty Income of George Benson  Billboard

17. George E. Benson Sr., 1939-2024 - Vermont Journal

    George E. Benson Sr., 1939-2024  Vermont Journal

18. JAZZIZ Editors’ Choice: Marcos Valle, George Benson, Wayne Shorter & More - JAZZIZ Magazine

    JAZZIZ Editors’ Choice: Marcos Valle, George Benson, Wayne Shorter & More  JAZZIZ Magazine

19. George Benson Releases New Single “A Song For You” | LISTEN! New Album Coming July 19th, 2024 - The Urban Music Scene

    George Benson Releases New Single “A Song For You” | LISTEN! New Album Coming July 19th, 2024  The Urban Music Scene

20. “I had a hard time playing in tune. The producer stopped me and said, ‘George, tune up again.’ I didn’t realize the value of that until Breezin’ came out”: How George Benson landed a hit album by breaking the rules – and learning to play in tune - Guitar World

    “I had a hard time playing in tune. The producer stopped me and said, ‘George, tune up again.’ I didn’t realize the value of that until Breezin’ came out”: How George Benson landed a hit album by breaking the rules – and learning to play in tune  Guitar World

21. Harbourview Acquires George Benson’s Master Royalty Income in Latest Music IP Grab - Digital Music News

    Harbourview Acquires George Benson’s Master Royalty Income in Latest Music IP Grab  Digital Music News

22. Struggling to find inspiration on the guitar? “Keep playing,” George Benson says. “You will” - Guitar.com

    Struggling to find inspiration on the guitar? “Keep playing,” George Benson says. “You will”  Guitar.com

23. George Benson on the Scene on WZUM - WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh

    George Benson on the Scene on WZUM  WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh

24. “Bobby came in and he went, ‘Da-da-da-da-da-da-da DUH-daaa!’ I said, ‘That’s the only thing you think I should do?’” George Benson tells how one small change turned the song “Breezin’” into an instrumental guitar sensation - Guitar Player

    “Bobby came in and he went, ‘Da-da-da-da-da-da-da DUH-daaa!’ I said, ‘That’s the only thing you think I should do?’” George Benson tells how one small change turned the song “Breezin’” into an instrumental guitar sensation  Guitar Player

25. Benson’s Breezin’ guitar goes on sale - Jazz Journal

    Benson’s Breezin’ guitar goes on sale  Jazz Journal

26. Video: George Benson Shows Off His Incredible Guitar Collection - Reverb News

    Video: George Benson Shows Off His Incredible Guitar Collection  Reverb News

27. Fretprints: George Benson - Vintage Guitar® magazine

    Fretprints: George Benson  Vintage Guitar® magazine

28. “It's tough for me to talk about giving them up... They came in my life at different times, but they all had meaning”: George Benson is selling his studio-and-tour-used rare and vintage guitars - Guitar World

    “It's tough for me to talk about giving them up... They came in my life at different times, but they all had meaning”: George Benson is selling his studio-and-tour-used rare and vintage guitars  Guitar World

29. How George Benson Shocked the World With His ‘Abbey Road’ - Ultimate Classic Rock

    How George Benson Shocked the World With His ‘Abbey Road’  Ultimate Classic Rock

30. Cory Wong and Andy Timmons on the brilliance of George Benson, and his essential contributions to the guitar vocabulary - MSN

    Cory Wong and Andy Timmons on the brilliance of George Benson, and his essential contributions to the guitar vocabulary  MSN

31. At 81, George Benson Is Still “Bad”—With a New Archival Release and More Music on the Way - Premier Guitar

    At 81, George Benson Is Still “Bad”—With a New Archival Release and More Music on the Way  Premier Guitar

32. George Benson Details Rediscovered Lost Album DREAMS DO COME TRUE: WHEN GEORGE BENSON MEETS ROBERT FARNON - Rhino Entertainment

    George Benson Details Rediscovered Lost Album DREAMS DO COME TRUE: WHEN GEORGE BENSON MEETS ROBERT FARNON  Rhino Entertainment

33. “I told Ibanez, ‘You make wonderful instruments, but you have nothing original.’ They said, ‘That’s why we’re here’”: How George Benson helped take Ibanez to the next level in the late-’70s - Guitar World

    “I told Ibanez, ‘You make wonderful instruments, but you have nothing original.’ They said, ‘That’s why we’re here’”: How George Benson helped take Ibanez to the next level in the late-’70s  Guitar World

34. Honorary Doctorate Awarded to George Benson at Commencement - Duquesne University

    Honorary Doctorate Awarded to George Benson at Commencement  Duquesne University

35. George Benson Releases New Single “A Song For You” - Music Feeds

    George Benson Releases New Single “A Song For You”  Music Feeds

36. "Their songs were magnificent": Jazz great George Benson on the Beatles' mastery and influence - Salon

    "Their songs were magnificent": Jazz great George Benson on the Beatles' mastery and influence  Salon

37. George Benson Obituary (2024) - Parsippany, NJ - Par-Troy Funeral Home - Legacy.com

    George Benson Obituary (2024) - Parsippany, NJ - Par-Troy Funeral Home  Legacy.com

38. New on the Scene Recordings Louis Armstrong and George Benson Discoveries and more on the Scene - WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh

    New on the Scene Recordings Louis Armstrong and George Benson Discoveries and more on the Scene  WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh

39. “I paid half of what it was really worth”: The million-dollar guitar George Benson bought for peanuts! - Yahoo Entertainment

    “I paid half of what it was really worth”: The million-dollar guitar George Benson bought for peanuts!  Yahoo Entertainment

40. George Benson Reveals Story Behind Legendary Gibson He's Currently Selling for $999,999: 'I Had Purchased It From One of the Bravest Guys I'd Ever Met' - Ultimate Guitar

    George Benson Reveals Story Behind Legendary Gibson He's Currently Selling for $999,999: 'I Had Purchased It From One of the Bravest Guys I'd Ever Met'  Ultimate Guitar

41. George Benson, Patti Austin, Dave Brubeck & More: The Week in Jazz - JAZZIZ Magazine

    George Benson, Patti Austin, Dave Brubeck & More: The Week in Jazz  JAZZIZ Magazine

42. “If he were just a pop guitar player, he would be a legend – this cat is arguably one of the greatest players to ever exist”: Cory Wong and Andy Timmons on the brilliance of George Benson, and his essential contributions to the guitar vocabulary - Guitar World

    “If he were just a pop guitar player, he would be a legend – this cat is arguably one of the greatest players to ever exist”: Cory Wong and Andy Timmons on the brilliance of George Benson, and his essential contributions to the guitar vocabulary  Guitar World

43. George Benson Reveals Release Date for Long-Lost Album Following Warner Music Group Return - Billboard

    George Benson Reveals Release Date for Long-Lost Album Following Warner Music Group Return  Billboard

44. “Workshops, impromptu collaboration and mentorship in an intimate and relaxed environment”: George Benson to head up a star-studded guitar event with Steve Lukather, Cory Wong and Tommy Emmanuel - Guitar Player

    “Workshops, impromptu collaboration and mentorship in an intimate and relaxed environment”: George Benson to head up a star-studded guitar event with Steve Lukather, Cory Wong and Tommy Emmanuel  Guitar Player

45. Quincy Jones Produced Classics in the Late ’70s and Early ’80s — Even When He Wasn’t Working With Michael Jackson - Billboard

    Quincy Jones Produced Classics in the Late ’70s and Early ’80s — Even When He Wasn’t Working With Michael Jackson  Billboard

46. George Benson Reveals Release Date for Long-Lost Album Following Warner Music Group Return - Yahoo Entertainment

    George Benson Reveals Release Date for Long-Lost Album Following Warner Music Group Return  Yahoo Entertainment

47. George Benson on success, critics and staying true to himself - WFDD

    George Benson on success, critics and staying true to himself  WFDD

48. GEORGE BENSON Is Selling A Buncha Gear On Reverb - GearGods

    GEORGE BENSON Is Selling A Buncha Gear On Reverb  GearGods

49. “I made him an offer of about half of what it was really worth”: The million-dollar guitar that George Benson bought for peanuts! - MusicRadar

    “I made him an offer of about half of what it was really worth”: The million-dollar guitar that George Benson bought for peanuts!  MusicRadar

50. George Benson leads Breezin’ with the Stars workshop event - Guitar World

    George Benson leads Breezin’ with the Stars workshop event  Guitar World

51. Benson Set to Host Breezin’ With The Stars Retreat - Vintage Guitar® magazine

    Benson Set to Host Breezin’ With The Stars Retreat  Vintage Guitar® magazine

52. "Even though it took a couple calls to convince you it was actually me on the phone, you killed it." Quincy Jones, who died Sunday, never forgot his infamous phone call with Eddie Van Halen or the hit track they created - Guitar Player

    "Even though it took a couple calls to convince you it was actually me on the phone, you killed it." Quincy Jones, who died Sunday, never forgot his infamous phone call with Eddie Van Halen or the hit track they created  Guitar Player

53. “I’ll see you there!”: George Benson announces 4-day “musical extravaganza” Breezin' With The Stars, with gigs and workshops featuring Tommy Emmanuel, Lee Ritenour, Steve Lukather and more - MusicRadar

    “I’ll see you there!”: George Benson announces 4-day “musical extravaganza” Breezin' With The Stars, with gigs and workshops featuring Tommy Emmanuel, Lee Ritenour, Steve Lukather and more  MusicRadar

54. HarbourView Equity Partners Acquires Music Catalog of Renowned Jazz Guitarist Great George Benson - citybiz

    HarbourView Equity Partners Acquires Music Catalog of Renowned Jazz Guitarist Great George Benson  citybiz

55. George Benson Returns With Recently Rediscovered "Dreams Do Come True" Lost Album - That Eric Alper

    George Benson Returns With Recently Rediscovered "Dreams Do Come True" Lost Album  That Eric Alper

56. George Benson: Still Breezin’ After All These Years - AOL

    George Benson: Still Breezin’ After All These Years  AOL

57. George Benson Announces "Breezin' w/ the Stars," a 4-Day Immersive Music Experience - Grateful Web

    George Benson Announces "Breezin' w/ the Stars," a 4-Day Immersive Music Experience  Grateful Web

58. “There’s absolutely no-one like him. I will cherish this for the rest of my life”: Isaiah Sharkey names his favorite guitar player of all time – and reveals he’s bought one of his most iconic guitars - Guitar World

    “There’s absolutely no-one like him. I will cherish this for the rest of my life”: Isaiah Sharkey names his favorite guitar player of all time – and reveals he’s bought one of his most iconic guitars  Guitar World

59. Warner Music Group Re-Inks George Benson - Digital Music News

    Warner Music Group Re-Inks George Benson  Digital Music News

60. George Benson Explains His Approach to Improvising, Says Melody Is 'the Most Important Part' - Ultimate Guitar

    George Benson Explains His Approach to Improvising, Says Melody Is 'the Most Important Part'  Ultimate Guitar

61. Tommy Emmanuel: George Benson's Breezin' With The Stars 2025 - jackcentral.org

    Tommy Emmanuel: George Benson's Breezin' With The Stars 2025  jackcentral.org

62. Pittsburgh legend George Benson will release long-lost album in June - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

    Pittsburgh legend George Benson will release long-lost album in June  Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

63. George Benson Iconic Jazz Guitarist Returns To Warner Music Group - shorefire.com

    George Benson Iconic Jazz Guitarist Returns To Warner Music Group  shorefire.com

64. “I’m a happier person when I’m not trying to sound like John Mayer or Wes Montgomery or George Benson. I get hired to be me, instead of those awkward moments where they say, ‘Can you sound like XYZ?’” Molly Miller on balancing jazz and Jason Mraz - Guitar Player

    “I’m a happier person when I’m not trying to sound like John Mayer or Wes Montgomery or George Benson. I get hired to be me, instead of those awkward moments where they say, ‘Can you sound like XYZ?’” Molly Miller on balancing jazz and Jason Mraz  Guitar Player

65. Lee Ritenour sets the record straight on fixing George Benson’s Give Me the Night solo - Yahoo Entertainment

    Lee Ritenour sets the record straight on fixing George Benson’s Give Me the Night solo  Yahoo Entertainment

66. “Quincy said, ‘Ritenour, this is Q. You gotta get down here right now!’”: Lee Ritenour reveals all about his top secret mission to save George Benson’s Give Me The Night solo - MusicRadar

    “Quincy said, ‘Ritenour, this is Q. You gotta get down here right now!’”: Lee Ritenour reveals all about his top secret mission to save George Benson’s Give Me The Night solo  MusicRadar

67. George BENSON Obituary - St. Paul, MN - St. Paul Pioneer Press

    George BENSON Obituary - St. Paul, MN  St. Paul Pioneer Press

68. George Benson’s deep respect for the legacy of jazz - wbgo.org

    George Benson’s deep respect for the legacy of jazz  wbgo.org

69. George Benson: the album that changed my life - Jazzwise magazine

    George Benson: the album that changed my life  Jazzwise magazine

70. George Benson's "Give Me the Night" - rova.nz

    George Benson's "Give Me the Night"  rova.nz

71. George Benson Salutes Rock Pioneers Chuck Berry, Fats Domino - downbeat.com

    George Benson Salutes Rock Pioneers Chuck Berry, Fats Domino  downbeat.com

72. Talking More Music with George Benson - Jazz Times

    Talking More Music with George Benson  Jazz Times

73. Jazz Marches on in Pittsburgh - and Happy Birthday George Benson on the Scene on WZUM - WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh

    Jazz Marches on in Pittsburgh - and Happy Birthday George Benson on the Scene on WZUM  WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh

74. George Benson: how we made Give Me the Night - The Guardian

    George Benson: how we made Give Me the Night  The Guardian

75. George Benson: 'My mother taught me how to be a human being' - The Big Issue

    George Benson: 'My mother taught me how to be a human being'  The Big Issue

76. A Conversation With George Benson - St. Louis Magazine

    A Conversation With George Benson  St. Louis Magazine

77. George Benson Innovates, Crafts Pop Hits - downbeat.com

    George Benson Innovates, Crafts Pop Hits  downbeat.com

78. George Benson – ‘Walking To New Orleans’ – Review - Myglobalmind

    George Benson – ‘Walking To New Orleans’ – Review  Myglobalmind

79. Breezin’, Livin’, Laughin’: A Conversation With George Benson - Tidal

    Breezin’, Livin’, Laughin’: A Conversation With George Benson  Tidal

80. How George Benson Turned an Early ‘No’ Into a Career of ‘Yes’ (Published 2020) - The New York Times

    How George Benson Turned an Early ‘No’ Into a Career of ‘Yes’ (Published 2020)  The New York Times

81. George Benson - National Endowment for the Arts

    George Benson  National Endowment for the Arts

82. George Benson Obituary - Courtenay, BC - Dignity Memorial

    George Benson Obituary - Courtenay, BC  Dignity Memorial

83. Bootsy Collins Collaborates With George Benson, Branford Marsalis And More On ‘The Power Of The One’ - downbeat.com

    Bootsy Collins Collaborates With George Benson, Branford Marsalis And More On ‘The Power Of The One’  downbeat.com

84. The Legacy of George Benson (Lkeináa), Tlingit Carver and Community Mentor - National Park Service

    The Legacy of George Benson (Lkeináa), Tlingit Carver and Community Mentor  National Park Service

85. George Benson Discusses The Fine Art Of Crossing Over In New Interview - uDiscover Music

    George Benson Discusses The Fine Art Of Crossing Over In New Interview  uDiscover Music

86. George Benson: My Career in Five Songs - Guitar Player

    George Benson: My Career in Five Songs  Guitar Player

87. George Benson Obituary (2016) - Saint Louis, MO - St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Legacy.com

    George Benson Obituary (2016) - Saint Louis, MO - St. Louis Post-Dispatch  Legacy.com

88. Glendine Benson Obituary November 18, 2021 - Carlin Family Funeral Service

    Glendine Benson Obituary November 18, 2021  Carlin Family Funeral Service

89. George Benson - Part One - Off The Road - HPR's All Things Considered - Hawaiipublicradio

    George Benson - Part One - Off The Road - HPR's All Things Considered  Hawaiipublicradio

90. George Benson shows how Smooth Jazz is played for International Guitar Month - substack.com

    George Benson shows how Smooth Jazz is played for International Guitar Month  substack.com

91. "I Didn’t Like Playing a Whole Lot of Chords – I Just Liked Playing the Crap Out of Those Single-note Lines!" George Benson looks back - Guitar Player

    "I Didn’t Like Playing a Whole Lot of Chords – I Just Liked Playing the Crap Out of Those Single-note Lines!" George Benson looks back  Guitar Player

92. George Benson on backlash to genre experiments: “If you go left, they’ll say, ‘You should have gone right’” - Guitar.com

    George Benson on backlash to genre experiments: “If you go left, they’ll say, ‘You should have gone right’”  Guitar.com

93. The RHINO Interview: GEORGE BENSON - Rhino Entertainment

    The RHINO Interview: GEORGE BENSON  Rhino Entertainment

94. JAZZIZ Editors’ Choice Top 10: George Benson, Esperanza Spalding & More - JAZZIZ Magazine

    JAZZIZ Editors’ Choice Top 10: George Benson, Esperanza Spalding & More  JAZZIZ Magazine

95. George Benson - One Of The Greatest Guitar Playing Crossover Artists - uDiscover Music

    George Benson - One Of The Greatest Guitar Playing Crossover Artists  uDiscover Music

96. The new George Benson 'Live At Montreux 1986' may rival 'Weekend In L.A.' - Goldmine Magazine

    The new George Benson 'Live At Montreux 1986' may rival 'Weekend In L.A.'  Goldmine Magazine

97. George Benson hopped from jazz to create pop and R&B standards - KNKX Public Radio

    George Benson hopped from jazz to create pop and R&B standards  KNKX Public Radio

98. The George Benson I knew - Christian Chronicle

    The George Benson I knew  Christian Chronicle

99. George Benson Obituary (2019) - Detroit, MI - The Detroit News - Legacy.com

    George Benson Obituary (2019) - Detroit, MI - The Detroit News  Legacy.com

100. Snapshot: George Benson - The Newtown Bee

     Snapshot: George Benson  The Newtown Bee