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Happy Birthday, George Benson! Born on this day in 1943 in Pittsburgh, PA., George Benson began singing in nightclubs as a child and formed a rock group at the age of 17. An early Jazz guitarist, his addition of Soul elements and scat-influenced vocals won him wide recognition and acclaim and numerous Grammy awards.
George Benson & Al Jarreau "Givin' It Up" EPK:
The powerhouse duo of George Benson and Al Jarreau picked up two awards for songs on their Givin' It Up album at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 11 in Los Angeles. “Mornin’,” a former No. 1 Smooth Jazz hit, won for Best Pop Instrumental Performance, while “God Bless the Child,” which features vocalist Jill Scott, won in the Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance category. Benson now has 10 Grammys for his career, while Jarreau has seven.
George Benson will co-headline with Al Jarreau on an international tour to promote their 2006 album "Givin' It Up" where they will perform in S.Africa, Australia and New Zealand during this summer 2007.
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