I remember the first time I heard George Benson's "Breezin" when it first came out.
It was amazing and still is!
In the videos below we get a closer personal look at the story of George Benson and his unique guitar collection.
Video from Rick Beato
George Benson: The Greatest Guitarist/Singer of All Time
"George Benson, a titan of the jazz world, is an artist whose talents defy the confines of genre. With a career spanning over five decades, Benson has enchanted audiences around the globe with his masterful guitar work, uniquely expressive voice, and his innovative blend of jazz, pop, and R&B. A ten-time Grammy Award winner, Benson's journey from the jazz clubs of Pittsburgh to international superstardom is a testament to his relentless dedication, unparalleled skill, and the universal appeal of his music.
I got a chance to interview George at his home in Phoenix Arizona. Here’s my interview." from the video introduction
George Benson - Breezin' - Live HQ 1977 Old Grey Whistle Test
Video from AgoraVoxFrance
"George Benson - Breezin' - Live HQ 1977 Old Grey Whistle Test (OGWT)" from the video introduction
George Benson’s Guitar Collection Is Legendary | Guitar Stories
Video from Reverb
"Legendary Jazz Fusion Guitarist & Singer George Benson has had acclaimed hits for six decades. In this video, Benson takes us through the most impressive guitars he has acquired over the years, and tells the stories behind them. You can also catch George Benson live during the four-day Breezin' With The Stars event at the Wigwam Resort in Phoenix from January third through the sixth. 0:00 - 0:43 - Intro 0:44 - 2:04 - D'Aquisto Excel 1144 2:05 - 2:36 - Gibson Johnny Smith 2:37 - 3:38 - Gibson L5-CES 3:39 - 4:45 - Gibson Custom L5 Wes Montgomery Master Model 4:46 - 9:33 - Breezin' Guitar 9:34 - 12:39 - Ibanez GB-10 & GB20 12:40 - 16:24 - Ibanez GB10 Kimono 16:25 - 17:30 - Ibanez GB10 Touring Guitar 17:31 - 20:36 - Green Ibanez GB20 20:37 - 24:25 - Ibanez GB Super 10 Prototype 24:26 - 27:38 - Django Reinhardt Guitar 27:39 - 29:30 - D'Angelico New Yorker 29:31 - 31:04 - Outro" from the video introduction
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