Strictly Jazz: The Music of George Benson featuring Charlton Johnson

Join us for the September installment of the Strictly Jazz Series as Memphis guitar veteran Charlton Johnson pays homage to the great George Benson! The Crosstown Strictly Jazz Series, presented by Crosstown Arts in collaboration with Strictly Jazz Entertainment, is designed to salute classic jazz music as contemporary musicians perform the work of the legends.

George Benson is perhaps one of the greatest jazz guitarists of all time. After beginning his recording career at an early age, Benson played with a number of renowned jazz artists during the 1960s, including Jack McDuff and Miles Davis. His breakthrough success came in the 1970s with his 1976 release Breezin', which included the title track and "This Masquerade." Other hit albums followed, including Give Me the Night in 1980, and a hit single, "Turn Your Love Around" in 1981. He has recorded several gold and platinum albums and has won numerous awards, including eight Grammies. Benson has been one of the busiest entertainers in the business, continuing to record and perform throughout the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s.

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