March 22, 1943 - Still active

Born in: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Style of Jazz: Benson plays straight ahead swing Jazz, funky and smooth Jazz amazingly, but his voice is what has been marketed towards the public more, being more famous for his pop and R&B singing than his guitar skills.

Influences: Charlie Christian, Wes Montgomery.

Recommended albums: Give me the night, Breezin'

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