Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Premiered at the SFJAZZ Gala 2026, this short documentary explores the musical legacy of George Benson–one of the greatest jazz guitarists in history.
Benson was honored at the SFJAZZ Gala 2026: “Milestones: Celebrating Miles & Trane at 100”—a celebratory evening honoring the centennials of Miles Davis and John Coltrane — two visionaries who changed the course of music forever. The Gala concert featured live performances by Gala honoree George Benson and SFJAZZ Executive Artistic Director Terence Blanchard along with our own SFJAZZ Collective and special guests including bass greats Christian McBride, Richard Bona, and Marcus Miller, saxophonists Lakecia Benjamin and Tia Fuller, pianist Randy Waldman, trumpeter Keyon Harrold, guitarist Isaiah Sharkey, and more.
Premiered at the SFJAZZ Gala 2026, this short documentary explores the musical legacy of George Benson–one of the greatest jazz guitarists in history.
Benson was honored at the SFJAZZ Gala 2026: “Milestones: Celebrating Miles & Trane at 100”—a celebratory evening honoring the centennials of Miles Davis and John Coltrane — two visionaries who changed the course of music forever. The Gala concert featured live performances by Gala honoree George Benson and SFJAZZ Executive Artistic Director Terence Blanchard along with our own SFJAZZ Collective and special guests including bass greats Christian McBride, Richard Bona, and Marcus Miller, saxophonists Lakecia Benjamin and Tia Fuller, pianist Randy Waldman, trumpeter Keyon Harrold, guitarist Isaiah Sharkey, and more.
