George Benson

Vocalist, guitarist and jazz icon George Benson joins Christian McBride for a conversation about his early years on the jazz scene, fame and his new “lost” album.

George Benson's 'Dreams Do Come True' featured on WBGO's New Day, New Play Aug 5-9

WBGO’s Lee Mergner shares his choices for the best jazz memoirs, including works by Miles Davis, Charles Mingus, Art Pepper and others.

WBGO’s Lee Mergner chooses ten of his favorite jazz album covers, which set new standards for design and marketing.

On the June 3 edition of the WBGO Journal, George Benson talks about the start of his amazing career, a preview of the Jazz in June festival at McCarter Theatre and we hear from klezmer musicians in Brooklyn

WBGO’s Pat Prescott talks with George Benson about his early years learning to play the guitar and about all his mentors and allies who helped him become a star in jazz and popular music.

WBGO’s Nicole Sweeney talks with keyboardist Ronnie Foster about his many recording sessions, his latest Blue Note album Reboot, and his upcoming performance at The Blue Note in NYC.