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George Benson (saxophonist)
American jazz musician and educator (1929–2019)
George Benson | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | George Franklin Benson |
| Born | February 26, 1929 |
| Origin | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | March 9, 2019 (aged 90) |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Instruments | Saxophone |
Musical artist
George Franklin Benson Jr. (February 26, 1929 – March 9, 2019) was an American jazz musician and educator.[1][2]
Background
Benson served in the United States Army during the Korean War, where he was stationed in Oahu.
George benson bio
Benson later worked for the United States Postal Service.[3]
As a session musician, Benson appeared on several Motown sessions in the 1960s, particularly with Marvin Gaye.[4] In 1983, he recorded with J.
C. Heard on Heard's first album as leader since 1958, with pianist Claude Black and Canadian bassist Dave Young. Benson co-led an album with Heard in 1988.
Benson died on March 9, 2019.[5]
Discography
- As leader/co-le