![]() It originally appeared on a now defunct website by a very well respected jazz journalist. ![]() As an answer to that and as a listening aid and primer for aspiring jazz guitarists, I’m republishing this article that I was asked to write in 2011. ![]() However, I’m not sure that he is sufficiently appreciated by modern-day jazz guitarists and students. Today, Benson has continued to practice, evolve and excel in his musical gifts. As a fifteen year old I thought, “If I can one day make the exhilaration and full range of emotion that I feel from listening to him, that’s what I want to do!” My attraction to Benson was what ignited my life’s work. He along with fellow six-stringer, Pat Martino, were the pillars of jazz on the instrument in the 1970s, before trends changed, and focus turned to more additives and categorical obfuscations. Twelve exemplary recorded performances from one of the greatest legends of the jazz guitar.Īny discussion concerning the most important guitarists in jazz must include George Benson. ![]() Jazz Guitar Life would like to thank Jazz Guitarist Bobby Broom for allowing this article to be reprinted from his website! Enjoy □
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