The New Boss Guitar of George Benson
George Benson
1964Studio
- Vinyl 2
- CD 3
- Cassette 2
Artist profile · 05/07/2026
George Benson
George Benson, born March 22, 1943 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a jazz guitarist, singer, and composer blending jazz, funk, soul, and R&B since the 1960s.
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About
George Benson, Jazz guitarist and singer from Pittsburgh since 1943.
Over 8 vinyl releases listed; 1976's Breezin' on Warner Bros. among top sought originals.
George Benson started his career with the George Benson Quartet in 1965. Early recordings include the 1964 mono album The New Boss Guitar on Prestige. He gained wider recognition through collaborations, including playing guitar on Miles Davis's Miles in the Sky (1967). Benson's style merges jazz guitar improvisation with soulful singing and funk rhythms.
His breakthrough came in the late 1970s with albums like Breezin' (1976) and In Flight (1977) on Warner Bros. Records. Breezin' features 6 tracks including the Grammy-winning "This Masquerade." Give Me The Night (1980), produced by Quincy Jones, expanded his reach to dancefloors with the title track becoming a classic sampled by hip hop artists.
Discography
George Benson discography
Studio albums, live records, compilations and radio recordings. Each album groups all its editions.
The George Benson Cookbook
George Benson
1966Studio
- Vinyl 2
- CD 4
- Cassette 1
Shape of Things to Come
George Benson
1968Studio
- Vinyl 1
- CD 2
- Cassette 1
Goodies
George Benson
1969Studio
- Vinyl 1
- CD 1
- Cassette
The Other Side of Abbey Road
George Benson
1970Studio
- Vinyl 5
- CD 4
- Cassette 1
Bad Benson
George Benson
1974Studio
- Vinyl 2
- CD 2
- Cassette 1
George Benson in Concert: Carnegie Hall
George Benson
1976Live
- Vinyl 2
- CD 2
- Cassette 1
Good King Bad
George Benson
1976Studio
- Vinyl 2
- CD 2
- Cassette 1
In Flight
George Benson
1977Studio
- Vinyl 2
- CD 4
- Cassette 1
Space
George Benson
1978Studio
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
The Best of George Benson
George Benson
1978Compilation
- Vinyl 1
- CD 1
- Cassette 1
Weekend in L.A.
George Benson
1978Live
- Vinyl 3
- CD 3
- Cassette 1
Livin’ Inside Your Love
George Benson
1979Studio
- Vinyl 2
- CD 2
- Cassette 1
The George Benson Collection
George Benson
1981Compilation
- Vinyl 2
- CD 3
- Cassette 2
In Your Eyes
George Benson
1983Studio
- Vinyl 1
- CD 2
- Cassette 1
Pacific Fire
George Benson
1983Studio
- Vinyl 1
- CD 2
- Cassette 1
I Got a Woman and Some Blues
George Benson
1984Studio
- Vinyl 1
- CD 1
- Cassette 1
Love for Sale Live
George Benson
1984Live
- Vinyl 2
- CD 3
- Cassette 3
While the City Sleeps…
George Benson
1986Studio
- Vinyl 1
- CD 3
- Cassette 1
Twice the Love
George Benson
1988Studio
- Vinyl 2
- CD 3
- Cassette 1
Tenderly
George Benson
1989Studio
- Vinyl 1
- CD 2
- Cassette 1
Love Remembers
George Benson
1993Studio
- Vinyl 1
- CD 2
- Cassette 1
Live and Smokin'
George Benson
1995Live
- Vinyl 2
- CD 3
- Cassette 3
That’s Right
George Benson
1996Studio
- Vinyl
- CD 1
- Cassette 1
Jazz Guitar
George Benson
1998Live
- Vinyl 2
- CD 3
- Cassette 3
Standing Together
George Benson
1998Studio
- Vinyl
- CD 1
- Cassette 1
Absolute Benson
George Benson
2000Studio
- Vinyl
- CD 1
- Cassette 1
The Best of George Benson Live (MSN exclusive)
George Benson
2000Live
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Jazz Café presents George Benson
George Benson
2001Studio
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Irreplaceable
George Benson
2003Studio
- Vinyl 2
- CD 1
- Cassette 1
Live at Montreux 1986
George Benson
2005Live
- Vinyl
- CD 1
- Cassette
Songs and Stories
George Benson
2009Studio
- Vinyl
- CD 2
- Cassette
Guitar Man
George Benson
2011Studio
- Vinyl 1
- CD 1
- Cassette
Unplugged in Africa
George Benson
2013Live
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Downbeat Jazz Awards 1976
George Benson
2018Live
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Love For Sale
George Benson
2022Studio
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Data provided by Discogs
Listen
Signature songs
- 01Give Me the Night
- 02
Breezin'Breezin' · 1976 - 03Nothing's Gonna Change My Love for You
- 04Turn Your Love Around
- 05Give Me The Night - Edit
- 06Love X Love
- 07On Broadway
- 08
The GhettoAbsolute Benson · 2000
Essentials
3 George Benson albums you need to own
Our picks, approved by the editors.
#1 · 1976The 1976 Breezin' album on Warner Bros. defines Benson’s smooth jazz and jazz-funk style. Features 6 tracks including the 8-minute "This Masquerade."
6 tracksStereoClub EditionIncludes 'This Masquerade' (8:03)
#2 · 1972White Rabbit blends soul-jazz, Latin fusion, and Latin jazz across 5 tracks on CTI Records. The title track runs 6:55 with extended Latin rhythms.
5 tracksStereoCTI RecordsIncludes 'White Rabbit' (6:55)- #3 · 1993
Love Remembers is a 1993 Warner Bros. release featuring 12 contemporary jazz tracks with smooth arrangements. Notable for the soulful "I'll Be Good To You."
12 tracksStereoWarner Bros. RecordsIncludes 'I'll Be Good To You' (5:08)
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B-side
B-side: the hidden stories of George Benson
Studio secrets, tour stories and B-sides worth the whole album.
01Studio
Breezin' recorded as a Warner Bros. Club Edition in 1976
Breezin' was released in 1976 as a Club Edition LP on Warner Bros. Records, catalog BS 2919, originally pressed in the US with 6 tracks demonstrating Benson's smooth jazz-funk style.
02Pressing
Rare Jamaican pressing of Breezin' in 1976
An original Breezin' pressing from 1976 also exists on Reprise Records, catalog 2919, pressed in Jamaica and commanding high collector prices near €120.
03Vinyl Format
White Rabbit first pressed in Japan in 1972 on CTI Records
The White Rabbit album was first pressed on LP in 1972 in Japan by CTI Records with catalog SR-3328. This pressing commands up to €10.69 and features 5 tracks blending Latin jazz fusion.
04Collaboration
Give Me The Night produced by Quincy Jones in 1980
Give Me The Night, a 1980 release produced by Quincy Jones on Warner Bros., popularized Benson's sound on dancefloors as well as contemporary jazz circles. The 180g vinyl reissues remain popular among collectors.
George Benson's simultaneous singing and guitar playing brought a unique phrasing to jazz-funk.— Biographical summaries
George Benson vinyl discography
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2015-11-06VerveFrom$16.00
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FAQ
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
When did George Benson start his music career?
George Benson started his solo career in 1965 with the George Benson Quartet, after recording his first album in 1964.
Which George Benson album won a Grammy Award?
The album Breezin' (1976) features "This Masquerade," which won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year in 1977.
What genres does George Benson mainly play?
George Benson's music blends jazz, funk, soul, and R&B, often categorized under smooth jazz and jazz-funk styles.
What formats are available for Benson's Breezin' album on vinyl?
Breezin' is available as a stereo LP, with original US Warner Bros. pressings and various club editions.
Where can you find original George Benson vinyl pressings in France?
Original George Benson LPs such as Love Remembers (1993) can be found pressed in Europe, including some editions available for French collectors.
How has Give Me The Night influenced dance music?
Give Me The Night (1980), produced by Quincy Jones, became popular on dancefloors and was sampled by artists in various genres including hip hop.
Are there limited editions of George Benson's albums?
Yes, several albums like Breezin' have limited club editions and colored vinyl pressings, offering collectible variants.
Where is George Benson originally from in the United States?
George Benson was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, in 1943.
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This profile is compiled by the vinyles.com editors from public sources and our marketplace.
Our method
- Discography data from MusicBrainz (dates, country, active years).
- Tracklists, covers and genres from Discogs Masters.
- Values (low / median / high) and stock from the Discogs Marketplace.
- Audience and similar artists from Last.fm.
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Last updated: 05/07/2026