BergenPAC Presents George Benson, 10/19

Englewood native, soulful guitar man George Benson will be performing live at the Bergen Performing Arts Center on October 19th at 8 PM. Benson will be performing acoustic versions of hits including "Breezin," "On Broadway" and "Give Me the Night" as well as songs from his newly released album, Guitar Man. The performance is on Wednesday, October 19 at 8 pm. Tickets are $99, $79, $59, $49

Guitar Man is one of George Benson's jazziest and most intimate recordings in years. Benson recorded this CD with minimal rehearsal and little overdubbing giving it a more spontaneous feel. On "My One and Only Love," Benson opens with an exquisite 16-bar guitar solo, then silkily sings the lyrics backed by an acoustic combo, revealing his talent as a jazz balladeer in a performance taking after the 1963 Johnny Hartman-John Coltrane collaboration.

Benson's musical styling has become iconic because of the mix of his sultry voice and his amazing guitar playing skills. Along the way he acquired major success, great respect among the musical community, and eight Grammy awards. Benson will surely put on an amazing show. He is one of the greatest jazz guitarists that have lived.

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