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Jazz Guitar Corner: Anatomy of a Lick — George Benson Bluesy ii V I

Posted 10/24/2012 at 9:14am | by Matt Warnock

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While learning to play George Benson’s licks can be a great way to dig into his sound and bring some of his lines into your solos, it can be much more beneficial to dissect his licks to see what concepts he was using to build these great-sound lines.

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Fender Introduces George Benson Signature Combo Amp and Enclosure

Posted 10/02/2012 at 11:18am | by Guitar World Staff

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Fender has introduced the GB Hot Rod Deluxe combo and GB Hot Rod Deluxe 112 Enclosure, both of which were designed in close collaboration with jazz great George Benson.

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'Contemporary Guitar Improvisation' Book Back in Print After Nearly 10 Years

Posted 07/17/2012 at 1:36pm | by Guitar World Staff

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Marc Silver, guitarist and author of the classic instruction book, Contemporary Guitar Improvisation (Utilizing the Entire Fingerboard), has just released his sought-after book, which had been-of-print for nearly 10 years.

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Interview: George Benson Discusses His New Album, 'Guitar Man'

Posted 10/12/2011 at 3:04pm | by John Grimley

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George Benson has had an illustrious career, spanning more than half a century. He has found commercial and critical success in a wide variety of genres, and has tackled everything from jazz to R&B to pop. Widely considered one of the best guitarists in jazz, Benson in was recognized by the National Endowment for the Arts as a Jazz Master in 2009, one of the highest awards in jazz.

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