George Benson

Throughout his six-decade career, marked by awards, acclaim and top spots on the Billboard, George Benson, born in the Hill District of Pittsburgh, has earned a place in the history books and on the biggest stages. of the world. A Grammy winner, he is an all-time icon and jazz giant. Benson has had many hits such as Love All the Hurt Away, Turn Your Love Around, Inside Love, Lady Love Me, 20/20, Shiver, and Kisses in the Moonlight. In 2009, Benson was recognized by the National Endowment of the Arts as a jazz teacher, the nation's highest honor in jazz. In June 2013, Benson released his fourth album for Concord Records, Inspiration: A Tribute to you Nat King Cole, which featured Wynton Marsalis, Idina Menzel, Till Brönner and Judith Hill.