George Benson

Ravinia beats the heat and the blues of Buddy Guy’s goodbye, George Benson keeps “Breezin”

George Benson plays the soundtrack to your sex life.

George Benson Veteran jazz icon gets the party started

In a career that spans five decades, more than 30 albums, NEA Jazz Master, George Benson, has used his jazz roots as the foundation for an engaging mix of pop, R&B and other shades that add up to a style that appeals to a broad mainstream audience.

For half the night, Benson is a wonder of vivacious, nimble guitar work and razor-sharp covers. It’s just a shame about all those glutinous ballads

I was hoping to witness a little more of George's jazz chops than just the pop stuff at the Bridgewater Hall.

Even if George Benson doesn't tour the UK as often as some of his peers of yesteryear – and a sell-out crowd and fevered reception speak to the advantages of that – he's still clearly well attuned to what his audience wants, and the pace at which to deliver it.