A few years later, Benson would record “The Other Side of Abbey Road,” his classic jazz homage to the Beatles’ 1969 album. “That was one of the greatest rewards of my life,” said Benson.

Vocalist, guitarist and jazz icon George Benson joins Christian McBride for a conversation about his early years on the jazz scene, fame and his new “lost” album.

It was six years after that release that Benson sent a triple-platinum triumph titled "Breezin'" to the top of Billboard's album chart, a breakthrough largely driven by his soulful reinvention of ...

Back in the '70's, when I served as L.A. correspondent for Down Beat, I went back stage to interview George Benson between sets.

Ten-time Grammy winner George Benson has a new live album, 'Weekend In London,' out today. I spoke with the music icon about the album and some of the music giants he has worked with.

How George Benson Turned an Early ‘No’ Into a Career of ‘Yes’ The 77-year-old guitarist talks about musicians who shaped him and how he learned to respond to critics as he releases his ...

In the summer of 2004 guitarist George Benson sat down unnoticed at the Baton Rouge Bar in Montreal and asked for a margarita. The Baton Rouge is a great restaurant haven for jazz goers and musicians ...

Twenty minutes into my interview with George Benson, the sun, moving out from behind a cloud above the Metropolitan Hotel, focuses its full glare on the musician’s face, turning his eyes a deep ...

In Benson's case, it wasn't his wife who encouraged him to change. He explains, "My manager came to me and said, 'George, don't play the guitar — just sing.' I said, 'No, I will not.' ...

Guitarist and singer George Benson has carved out a superstar career spanning both the jazz and pop worlds. The eight-time Grammy winner will be appearing in concert Saturday, July 13 at Clowes ...