I spent a lot of time teaching myself theory and harmony so I could be free to express myself on the instrument.
George BensonI like Simon Cowell - look at how many great artists have come out of the U.K. because of him.
George BensonAs my career has progressed, I've had the pleasure of playing with the baddest jazz cats on the planet. But that doesn't change my desire to entertain folks. That's really who I am.
George BensonYou might not feel like playing pretty all the time. Instead, you might want to play something nasty....you might want to play something out of context with the tune. It might be a note that creates so much tension it becomes unpleasant, but you want it to sound that way.
George Benson