Ill health doesn't beat drummer Donald Bailey Nov 9, 2009
In addition to his numerous albums with Smith, many of which remain in print, Bailey also has recorded with McPherson, George Benson, Dave Frishberg, Hampton Hawes, Harold Land, Blue Mitchell, Mark Murphy, Red Norvo and Esther Phillips, among others. "I like drummers who co-create with the horn player when the horn player is soloing," says McPherson, who first recorded with Bailey in 1983. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
George Benson: Songs And Stories Nov 3, 2009
com - George Benson Songs And Stories. 7 Day News Archive. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Entertainer Spotlight on Marston (85) Oct 22, 2009
He s appeared in concert with the Back Street Boys, KISS, Barry Manilow, Air Supply, Englebert Humperdinck, John Williams, George Benson, Dionne Warwick, Burt Bacharach, Jackson Browne and Concerto for Cello and Orchestra with the Bear Valley Orchestra. As a recording artist, he s performed on recordings for Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Linda Ronstadt, Dan Fogelberg, Earth, Wind and Fire, Luther Vandross, B.B. King and Neil Diamond, just to name a few. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Multi-instrumental Oct 16, 2009
He studied composition, arrangement and performance at Berklee College of Music and privately with guitar greats George Benson, Pat Metheny, Christopher Parkening and Mick Goodrick. He also has studied ethnic instruments, including the Indian Bansuri Flute and many others with players from around the world. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
AES Platinum Panels Feature Artists on Both Sides Now Sep 17, 2009
Platinum Producers eers Career-Making Recordings: Moderator: Paul Verna, and panelists producer/engineers Tony Visconti (David Bowie, T-Rex, Angelique Kidjo), Sylvia Massy (Tool, Johnny Cash, System of a Down), Bruce Swedien (Duke Ellington, Michael Jackson, George Benson) and Dave Reitzas (Madonna, Celine Dion, Natalie Cole) will discuss their views on studio culture and their evolving roles in the rapidly changing music industry. Sharing tips, tricks and words of wisdom to aspiring... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Backpacks from a linebacker Sep 16, 2009
Past performers at the black-tie event include Lalah Hathaway, Roberta Flack, and George Benson. Film role up for bids Kevin James, Donnie Wahlberg, and you together on the big screen. (Boston Globe)
CBA adds Sheryl Crow to its collection Aug 20, 2009
It also hold back catalogues of artists such as The Carpenters, John Denver, Evanescence, George Benson and Creed. Driven by active management, the fund's performance is currently tracking its target returns including a total cash yield in excess of seven per annum,'' Mr Manolas said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
PLAYLIST: Robert Cray cooks some 'Chicken' Aug 18, 2009
By Steve Jones, USA TODAY Blues guitarist Robert Cray has a warning for his woman in Chicken in the Kitchen, and George Benson, Sounds of Blackness, Jay-Z, Rakim and Mary J. Blige impress with songs from their new albums ... Rainy Night in Georgia George Benson. (USA Today -- Life)
Les Paul, 94; pioneered recording techniques, inspired ‘a world of guitarists’ Aug 14, 2009
Guitarists who have played Les Pauls make up a who s who of jazz and rock: Page, Wes Montgomery, Eric Clapton, George Benson, Jeff Beck, Pete Townshend, Duane Allman, Keith Richards, Eddie Van Halen, and Slash. At his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Mr. Paul said, I have been credited with inventing a few things you guys are using. (Boston Globe)
Musician Bill Champlin leaves Chicago Aug 11, 2009
Before joining Chicago, Champlin picked up a pair of Grammy Awards for tunes he penned for other artists: "After the Love is Gone" for Earth, Wind & Fire and "Turn Your Love Around" for George Benson. Champlin also occasionally performs with the Sons of Champlin, a horn-heavy band he helped found during the late-1960s San Francisco, California, psychedelic scene. (CNN -- Showbiz)
ESCONDIDO: Remembering George Yphantides (1) Jul 19, 2009
He also tuned and repaired pianos for musician George Benson, members of the Greek Parliament and Greek Supreme Court, and Stavros Starvrou, who sold Aristotle Onassis the island of Scorpios. Donations can be made to George's favorite charity, Gideons International (www. (North County Times)
Leon Russell performance benefits the Maury County Senior Center Jul 13, 2009
George Benson won the Record of the Year Grammy covering This Masquerade. Joe Cocker s famous Mad Dogs shmen tour of the U.S. had the band Leon organized and led behind him. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Obituary: Michael Jackson Jun 26, 2009
Music producer, composer and arranger, Quincy Jones, who could already boast a formidable track record, having created hits for artists like Frank Sinatra, Aretha Franklin and George Benson, took Jackson's raw talent and moulded it into an awesome new sound. Video extravaganza. (BBC News)
Drummer swings mightily among several bands Jun 18, 2009
He's shared his skills with a virtual Who's Who in the entertainment industry, including Stevie Wonder, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Joshua Redman, George Benson, Widespread Panic, the Allman Brothers Band and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. "I've been a lucky guy," he says. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Benny Goodman's music still swings May 27, 2009
In the mid-'60s he hired pianist Herbie Hancock for his Rainbow Grill gigs, and in the early '80s played with guitarist George Benson. Goodman put together his first swinging dance band in 1934 with the help of talent scout and music maven John Hammond, an heir to the Vanderbilt railroad fortune who later became family when Goodman married Hammond's sister, Alice. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Historic Antarctic hut is engulfed by fire after a fuel leak May 26, 2009
Page last updated at 12:23 GMT, Monday, 25 May 2009 13:23 UK. Iconic' Antarctic hut burns down. (BBC News -- Science)
Critic's picks - jazz music May 17, 2009
FREIHOFER'S JAZZ FESTIVAL The jazz fest in Saratoga Springs boasts a stellar lineup that includes the Dave Brubeck Quartet, Bettye Lavette, the Spanish Harlem Orchestra, George Benson, Patti LaBelle, and others. June 27-28, Saratoga Springs, N.Y. 518-584-9330. (Boston Globe)
Konotey Ahulu at the Caribbean Centre May 15, 2009
Ray Charles, Steve Wonder, James Brown, Louis Armstrong , Count Basie , George Benson , Brook Benton , Church Berry , Fats Domino, Billy Eckstine, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Roberta Flack, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Dizzy Gillespie, Dexter Gordon, Al Green to mention a few and all the great American musicians. His answer is that they all have at least 3 things in common beginning with the letters A, G, and M which he interprets as AFRICA, GENIUS, and MUSIC. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
City Beat (10) May 3, 2009
Line-up includes world premi;re of a multi-media collaborative work by artist Cecilia Smith and performances by George Benson, Buddy Guy, Dave Brubeck and Dave Koz. For tickets, 216-241-6000. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Uganda: Aziz Azion's Love Affair Mar 28, 2009
Aziz says, "I have five guitars now. Two acoustic, one electric and two electric-acoustic guitars. George Benson and Eric Clapton are my heroes.". "The first thing I ever bought when I made my first trip as part of Jeckaki band to escort Jose Chameleone on his tour in Denmark and Sweden was a traveler guitar which I still have. The guitar is short like a tennis racquet that you can't tell immediately it is a guitar. But it has fantastic sound. It cost me [about] Shs 800,000 then, which was... (allAfrica.com)
Is Phoebe As White As Snow? Feb 12, 2009
Her decision comes after New Jersey's (201) magazine feted the singer as one of Bergen County's "black music-industry greats" along with Stevie Wonder, George Benson, Ben E. King, the Isley Brothers and Diddy. "I was peeing in my pants laughing. I was like, this is fantastic, to be in such great company," said Snow, who had a smash hit with "Poetry Man" in 1974. (New York Post -- Gossip)
