George Benson (born March 22, 1943) is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter.He began his professional career at the age of 21 as a jazz guitarist.Benson uses a rest-stroke picking technique similar to that of gypsy jazz players such as Django Reinhardt. A former child prodigy, Benson first came to prominence in the 1960s, playing soul jazz with Jack McDuff and others.He then launched a successful solo career, alternating between jazz, pop, R&B singing, and scat singing.His album Breezin' was certified triple-platinum, hitting no. 1 on the Billboard album chart in 1976.His concerts were well attended through the 1980s, and he still has a large following.Benson has been honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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