Full concert by George Benson at the North Sea Jazz Festival, recorded at Rotterdam Ahoy on 8 July 2017, from the festival’s official archive. A virtuoso guitarist and singer, George Benson has led a dual career for over fifty years, as a leading jazz musician and a popular artist. Spotted young by Wes Montgomery, an heir to the swing of Charlie Christian and Django Reinhardt, he made history in 1976 with Breezin’, the first jazz album ever certified platinum. This full concert captures the full range of his art: fluid, singing guitar lines, a soulful voice and a sense of groove that has appealed far beyond the jazz audience. Backed by a full band — keyboards, bass, drums, percussion and backing vocals — Benson runs through a repertoire blending standards and major hits. For fans of jazz and soul, this live filmed concert at one of Europe’s most prestigious festivals offers a brilliant testimony to the mastery and longevity of a legend, captured in excellent conditions.
Personnel & credits
- George Benson — guitare, chant
- Michael O'Neill — chant, guitare
- David Garfield — claviers
- Randy Waldman — claviers
- Thom Hall — claviers
- Stanley Banks — basse
- Khari Parker — batterie
- Lilliana de los Reyes — chant, percussions
