George Benson

== Info ==
Jazz and soul musician noted for his gypsy jazz style. Worked for Miles Davis. Covered the entirety of Abbey Road by The Beatles. Also performed a version of White Rabbit by Jefferson Airplane. Worked with Stevie Wonder. Covered by pop singer Whitney Houston. Did a version of On Broadway by The Drifters. Worked for Quincy Jones. Influenced by Nat King Cole and Ray Charles. Eventually began performing smooth jazz along with Chet Atkins. Influenced Wynton Marsalis. Several Grammy Awards, Numerous hit singles, some going gold and others platinum. Breezin' went triple platinum. His live album Weekend in L.A. went platinum Compilation The George Benson Collection went gold. Worked with Mary J. Blige and Aretha Franklin. Also worked for Kenny G, Lou Rawls, B.B. King, Rod Stewart, Benny Goodman, Bobby Womack, Frank Sinatra, and Chaka Khan.
== Genres ==
Jazz
Soul
Category:Jazz
Category:Soul
Category:Seventies
Category:Saturday Night Live performers