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George Benson Breezin 1976 album cover featuring jazz guitarist George Benson

George Benson Breezin’ Turns 50 As Landmark Jazz Crossover Album

by Paul Cashmere

George Benson’s Breezin turns 50. The landmark 1976 album topped the pop, jazz and R&B charts and remains one of the best-selling jazz albums ever recorded.

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