George Benson - "Affirmation" (live at North Sea Jazz 2008)

[@royrogers3404]

When a man puts his heart and soul into his music.. this is the result.

[@dominiquelouis4838]

You're right

[@alfredoleon8815]

Me refiero al bajo volumen en el solo del pianista.Es comentario de un músico profesional.

[@ivanguatura1193]

For many years I heard this song on the roads while traveling for work....George Benson was my partner in these long journeys

[@silviasalmeri3628]

😮😮😢😮😮😮🎉😮p😮😮😮😢😢🎉🎉😮😢😮😢🎉😮😢😮😢😮pp🎉😢 🎉🎉a che 😢🎉🎉🎉😢punto siete a scuola 🎉di 3e🎉😂😮

[@marielaureclerc1608]

.😊😢M😮 ❤, .

[@ramonestana7338]

Those musicians are from another planet

[@CharlesMSmithToday]

This man has forever changed how we perceive what’s possible on the guitar! A legend, a pure master

[@patstafford8488]

Thank You, Charles !🎉

[@urbanbader4113]

Close to Larry Carlton 😅

[@FYMASMD]

He’s no Wes Montgomery is he? Tries but…

[@mr-wx3lv]

I've no idea why this genre of music isn't more popular than it is!!!! What is there not to like?, it sounds so romantic, chill music. Absolutely top musicianship...I could just relax by a pool with a drink listening to this....

[@williamclark6696]

Had the pleasure of seeing George Benson perform about 10 feet away from where I was standing... Truly an Amazing Talent...

[@denissudario5739]

David Garfield made amazing solo performance! What a masterpiece solo!

[@polyglot6542]

When you see someone crying when watching Opera, this song brings tears to my eyes and an indescribable feeling in my heart. That is the power of music!

[@alfredw1214]

The guitar was invented for him to play to unimaginable dimensions!

[@renethiel1045]

Mmv l m .

[@mrsushicut]

No

[@terrybarfield9451]

Amazing man he is great

[@abdulrahmanraheem423]

Exactly....he set that Guitar on fire! GOOD lord!

[@roberthardin407]

One of my finest concert moments was on a Sunday night September 21, 1980 @ the New Orleans theater. The only one sitting in the front row watching George Benson and his Ibanez guitar. One Pittsburgher enjoying another. He could play his heart out. So smooth. Wish I could go back in time & enjoy it again. Now I am old & wrinkled but have many fond memories. That night was one of the best.

[@donohirst]

Those moments are what we survive all the other boring/ painful stuff. That must have been a mighty tonic hearing this wonderful man live?

[@BanBiofuels]

*Greatest jazz guitarist in the history of Earth.*

[@fukudagetgoal1978]

Christopher Calder Also as a vocalist!!

[@robertwolf3969]

I would definitely put George up there along with Larry Carlton & Lee Ritenour & Chieli Minucci.

[@boreed5734]

@@robertwolf3969 there are 2 guys that play overseas I discovered that blew me away check them out. Bireli Legrene & Sylvain Luc they are outstanding. They play a lot of stuff together. Bireli can play Benson-Wes Montgomery type stuff plus his own additions but Sylvain Luc don't sound like anyone on the planet his jazz style is very different.

[@cloudperson1887]

With Kenny burrel of course

[@barroningram7286]

i couldn't agree more

[@timholt8369]

This man is such a phenomenal guitarist and singer. Thank You God for giving us George Benson! He is the MASTER...our greatest living Jazz guitarist.

[@heytheremogwai]

He makes it look so easy. Incredible musician.

[@PanterAmetal100]

It gets easier with practice. Nothing beats practice and persistence.

[@jeremyvanbriesies1940]

This man has been playing guitar for more than 50 years...a true legend of the instrument

[@flubby178]

He borns with small hands so believe in me is very hard for him. But persistence makes him what he's today

[@lanaharris-davies6281]

Yes i am Maori from NZ and i am 64 I have loved his music from day 1 He transports me to another place in time....love love and more ❤️

[@zoerodriguez2530]

Written by the great singer, guitar player and composser José Feliciano.

[@rbsprods3200]

Thank you, never knew that all these years. Jose is a master composer & singer.

[@daybrd916]

@@rbsprods3200 and a better guitarist. The same George Benson in a interview told the way how Jose play guitar is out of this planet

[@joanpierce5245]

Yes. This is George at his Best!!! Thanks for the memories

[@CharlesMSmithToday]

Absolutely!

[@Jose_Hunters_EWF_Remixes]

In 1976, George Benson released the album "Breezin'", which featured his outstanding single "This Masquerade, which reach #10 on the pop charts, and for which my performance netted my only victory in a karaoke contest. Also, "Breezin'" is the only album which simultaneously reached the top of the pop charts, _and_ the R&B charts *AND* the jazz charts. I attended a 90 minute concert by Benson in 1994 (I believe) in OKC, and it was absolutely amazing Finally, the video above was recorded in 2008 when Benson was 65 years old

[@aaronsmichael]

George Benson the greatest living guitarist in the history of the world. Hands down. Period.

[@wayneblake544]

I AGREE WHOLE HEARTEDLY!!!

[@josemolina959]

Best Jazz Guitarist yes! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@j3sus715]

there is no best guitarist, each guitarist has there own specialty

[@regalbaby82]

And Eric Gale is great also

[@carterpaul2688]

That’s right

[@880Oliver]

You just have to agree with every comment on this video. Each comment says it EXACTLY like it is. This guy is just fantastic. The 'Breezin' album is with out a doubt George's all-time best!

[@荒巻次郎]

この曲は本当に大好きな曲ですね！ブリージンと言うアルバムに入っていましたね!それが大好きです!ライブ演奏のベンソンも最高にノリノリでしたね、彼の超絶なギターサウンドに痺れまくりました!さすがだぜ🎉🎉😂😂❤❤

[@Digitalpapii]

band is killin, adds so much life to his solo. dynamic.

[@omniyambot9876]

How do you listen to this without basslines? That's understatement.

[@estefdemonaco5929]

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[@lanaharris-davies9722]

I have been in love with George Benson since I was 17 I am now 63 and he still whisks me off to another dimension when I listen to his standout music I have had the pleasure of seeing him in concert 3 times....twice here in NZ. He was a definite must see..must have ...must emulate must of my race Maori...they all jammed his sounds at the pubs and parties....total Legend 🙌

[@LordDarthSoulrak]

George Benson: The greatest guitar Master of the universe!!!

[@isseys]

This is an effective positive affirmation , if you keep listening this everyday your life would be happy and successful

[@patrickguerriero5425]

The keys solo was masterful.

[@SamCase-ph9kr]

AFFIRMATION. A spiritual devotional to beauty. Thanks GB!😊

[@andrearepetto3015]

One simple suggestion.. Keep your ears well open because there won't be another George Benson after him.

[@scottmclennan6114]

Yes Andrea, the circumstances that produced so many wonderful jazz, blues and rock and roll stars in the 20th century are gone now and won’t be repeated.

[@arienfox]

That's RIGHT 👍

[@souzaangelo_]

Luckly we have another generation of jazz musicians like Jacob Collier and Adam Neely to maintain this legacy alive. Jazz won't never die!

[@santos.l.halper1999]

andrea repetto such doubt in humanity... They said the same about Montgomery...

[@SP-my5gb]

You said it. Stevie Wonder too.

[@oscarsolomons5213]

Having turned 70 music seem to be like wine, the older it becomes the more better it taste.

[@Brijett]

I love this song . Jehovah blessed you with a awesome craft Brother Benson❤

[@TheEleatic]

I LOVE Benson’s playing, his long fluid melodic lines.

[@AGL5051]

I saw him live over 20 times in Paris and Spain. Never tired. Giant on stage.

[@yopysipa8140]

Benson is the best!!!

[@danielusa998]

yopy Sipa I also really like Bireli Lagrene

[@willbarrow8271]

George was "the Man, fo' $ure, but he also incorporated, borrowed and even Stole like genius performers occasionally do

[@beefysmith4211]

I have seen this video about 50 times and still can't get enough of George and his mastery at the guitar. Certainly a master at his craft

[@paulrhodesquinn]

George is phenomenal. Wonderful solo from David Garfield on the keys too!

[@khoapham2764]

I keep coming back to this video! So legendary and it sounds right out of the studio!! If anyone don’t know who this man is, is totally missing out!! Don’t take my word for it! You just have to lend your ear and Feel!! 😎👍👍👍

[@aladdinsmith-bt4qr]

Not actually seeing those strings there backing the legendary genius up has some studio effect

[@jacquelinegarvin4520]

George Benson is the best of the best when it come to playing the guitar and smooth jazz period.

[@Ybor-ld6uq]

You have done thousands of solos and rock solid rhythms. One of each gets you to the hall of fame of humanity. One love.

[@djffe8597]

George Benson can stand with ANY non-guitarist jazz musician: sax, keyboard, whatever, and play their stuff equally as well. He has the CHOPS! The best ever.

[@andreypolidor1986]

I was 17 in 1997 I found the " breezin" 8 track in the house and at the time I was driving my grandparents Electra 225 that had a player in it and let's just say the rest was history!!! I wore this tune and that whole album out on 8 track, cassette and vinyl

[@irwanbron905]

WORLD CLASS, THANK FOR GEORGE BENSON FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTION ON MODERN JAZZ-LIVING LEGEND....

[@thomasnodine9188]

Seriously, does anyone have any questions?, this is how it’s done. Bravo George.

[@paresiomakuna6003]

I'm so happy I've met this genius man in 2005, hamble and amazing person, thanks a lot George ❤

[@musterionsurly]

this whole band is outrageous, absolute killers killing 100%

[@ronaldlane1597]

No guitar synths/distortion boxes needed. God given talent and a deep love for what you are doing produces this level of artistry.

[@droptopsixfo]

I love how the music changes direction and mood so frequently throughout this tune, his guitar really speaks, it's incredible

[@jordanmcmurray847]

He's a magician. An absolute magician. I love George Benson.

[@yankeejimmyt]

George Benson, in a class all by himself!! T

[@Bernard-e7k]

Amazing man 😊I was 14 when I first saw him in concert in Riverside CA. I am now 62, and still love his music!!

[@dougmorton4947]

This is just simply pure magic ❤❤❤❤!!!!

[@NaimaBitam]

Pareillement, j'ai 65ans,et je l'adore,je l'écoute depuis mon jeune âge, nostalgie de ma jeunesse,merci mr Benson

[@HAThompson]

This almost sounds better than the original. Benson is the best!

[@davidn5117]

Saw George perform this number at the Minnesota State Fair....77 or 78...was backed by the string section of the Minneapolis Orchestra. Was total magic. This is one of his best selections!! Way to go George!

[@norbertwild6983]

44 Years ago ... where is the time....

[@robertwolf3969]

Another Pittsburgh treasure, Mister George Benson, Guitar virtuoso.

[@carlmanguitar]

Yes, George Benson! His music gets better as time passes, just like good wine!

[@shirleyleone799]

My favorite George Benson Song! He kills it on this track!

[@tohface123]

This is amazing. Love how all the musicians playing seem to be really digging it.

[@kymlawrence6701]

My friend Stanley Banks (on bass) has been with Mr. Benson for many years! Stanley knows how to work that BASS!!! When you play with a MASTER like Benson his standards are very high. Great keyboard player and drummer.

[@joshuamarks1129]

This performance has a lot of standout moments: regardless of all the beautiful melodies he weaves throughout, he can make anything sound musically spectacular because his dynamic rhythmic punctuation is so strong: check out this closing gem closely at 5:58

[@patstafford8488]

You are So Right !

[@pdstix78]

This was so CLEAN I swore they were in the studio....

[@kymlawrence6701]

George is a SERIOUS PLAYER!!!

[@karimtebbakh2432]

pdstix78 this is what we should call the PROS of the sound and the instruments balance .....At those days we assist only to the butchers music and sounds

[@robertwierda3719]

Ha, I saw this several times, you have to see it tot believe it.

[@218maryland]

comment of the damn century. thought the same thing. the audio engineer also helped, etc. lol

[@marcoleone393]

@@218maryland I think they helped the engineer this time. They’re so clean.

[@salahmalik7149]

every player contributed perfectly, listen to the bass line

[@jemaaelfna]

This is magical ,even the other musicians of the band seem totally overwhelmed !!!!!!! This is Beautiful!!!!!! GOD BLESS YOU GEORGE!!!!!

[@PauloRicardoMonterrey]

Sua música é eterna 🤣

[@michaelvaughn9020]

So exceptional and phenomenally talented. Jehovah blessed him with immeasurable musical talent. Guitarist extraordinaire.

[@doolybugz]

I hope to meet and play alongside him in the new world...Agape

[@blitzmc9930]

🎸🎸GEORGES🙏👏

[@perjonsson6392]

Mr Benson. You are the best. Thankyou

[@jazz1bro]

The drummer is absolutely responsible for the updated feel of this classic tune. I hear why he is in the band.Of course Gb wakes some folks up to the genius of the real innovators in jazz. he is one of them. Feel ,tone, and usually changing phrasing/ideas.He is a major innovator on the axe.

[@fredsstuff1498]

A joy to watch…… A blessings to listen to… TYJ👍🏽🙏🏽😎

[@remcopiloot]

This man is a legend! I was in the audience, goose bumps all over. Never knew that Walter White was playing along with Mr Benson (0:57)

They are not goofin' around here... Man, this is badass.

[@ventimiglia1982]

Excellent composition of the great Jose Feliciano!!

[@doobiebro76]

Mr. Benson thank you so very much the world of music will never be the same! Affirmation beautiful!!!!!!! God bless the 70's.

[@JanDurgen]

Mesmerizing talent - Loved the 70s and 80s!!! His concerts were so phenomenal & the highlights of my life. I'd come home with a natural high that would last for weeks. I love AFFIRMATION, especially the original💖

[@foodbackstories]

GB is genius. There is no other. We just got to appreciate this jazz guitar genius while he is still with us. There will never be another GB. Speed, dexterity, melodic, voicings - no better. Many ignore it only because her turned his back on straight-ahead jazz with success of Breezing. But truth is GB can outdo and out play anyone when it comes to pure straight ahead jazz too. He played clubs from age 8 and progressed to playing with cats like Kessel, Jack Macduff etc. Dave Garfield on Rhodes. Stanley Banks on bass.

[@tboy5443]

There's a Nigerian boy who has taken absolutely Benson style. Check him. Bobby Obafemi. He lives in America

[@zyzygydarklock]

Whenever somebody asks me who is my favorite jazz artist, it's hard to select just one, but I've said George Benson more times than not. His collective body of work and overall skill set makes it hard to find someone more singular.

[@markusvhane5087]

What’s crazy is how beautiful his singing voice also and a crazy guitar player. 😮

[@neorotulo]

Impresionante David Garfield. Sin palabras.

[@RSajsvsp]

I've had the privilege of seeing him live at the Curacao North Sea Jazz Festival. the first edition. I practically grew up with music of George Benson. a true legend.

[@ceddyced35]

This is one of the greatest guitarist of all time all hail King George Benson. Just to see this video is a sheer delight.

[@donalddeblanc1306]

Privileged to catch George Benson at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Awesome show!

[@chelabuford7106]

God given gift on top of mastering his gift through the disciplined honing of his talent = PURE MAGNIFIGANCE!!!!!!!!💯💜 Just amazing!!!!!!!!👏👏👏

[@knuckleteeth1]

Outside of George’s phenomenal playing, the rhythm was extremely tight. It does not get any better than this.

[@195923plantation]

Legendary performance yet again from the legend ...Mr GEORGE BENSON...oh yes

[@manuelcano1873]

George Benson one of the Best , an aunthentic super star un the jazz world

[@enochbrown8178]

What a supremely gifted man! And to think that his music comes from his very soul.

[@stantomas]

when the band keeps looking around thinking...this is magical we hope it never stops....

[@gaspo2180]

As a drummer everytime I hear George I just want to get up and PLAY along. INFECTIOUS !!

[@sireel]

What an awesome human being and unbelievable musician. Thank you, GB!

[@tonybrophy9615]

Great version of this tune....have seen George Benson many times at the Hollywood Bowl. This band is Kick Ass and David Garfield.....Jaw Dropping!!!!!

[@abepenamante5577]

Damnnnn Benson 🔥🐐

[@Spock_Rogers]

He's the GOAT! 🐐 I'm not kidding!

[@Geotubest]

Benson is a living legend.

[@paolatraiani1815]

Un grande, grande , impossibile averne uno come lui .....ho sempre adorato tutto di lui❤e ancora ascolto e ascolto, ascolto ....all'infinito❤ ma vi rendete conto....speriamo di si💓💓💓💓💓

[@henk-janswartjens7340]

George Benson is definitely one of the best guitar artists ever. Damn! he is sooooo good.

[@daybrd916]

It's nice how he give a semplified jazz touch with a plectro to this Jose Feliciano composition created for hard classical/latin fingerstyle, and nice I found a old interview of that time how the same George Benson told the way how Jose Feliciano play guitar is out of this planet... and himself has only attempt transformed the composition in his Jazz way right for the new Breezin Lp

[@eugenemcgirt]

This song is such a classic... the guitar is outstanding... George Benson did such a great job on this Jose Feliciano tune.

[@fjtalleyauthor2242]

Just finished watching the 2013 version by the composer Jose Feliciano. This is an incredible song!

[@Mark4prez1]

This just NEVER gets old. Listening to this "real" music just makes me happy. Love this man and his body of work! The master of his craft with mad.. super mad skills. Absolutely unbelievably beautiful music, arrangement & band. I didn't know Steven Segall could play the piano though :-) We Love you George!!

[@Abaliokoruku]

Thank you George.I couldn't have asked for more

[@janglanzman320]

The one and only George Benson!!

[@davidprone3480]

His music has me FLY'N.............though with feet still on the ground. Up-lifting , melodic, with exceptional phrasing.

[@kamelattit8110]

I saw him Live concert many times in Paris and London. A fantastic musician and singer. A fantastic track. Respect Mr Benson

[@missmochashake]

George Benson at the age 70 your a genius! and the Greatest! The Greatest in guitar. Thanks for sharing. A fan always.

[@omaleygraham5794]

George Benson brilliant 💯 is out of this world 🌎

[@jackmeoff9116]

The King of Smooth Jazz Guitar!! OO0G!!

[@kamikazedibujando3582]

Elegante ,fluido ,natural ,pues quien mas ? Master George Benson.