George Benson likes to throw rigid music categories out the window when he describes himself as "an entertainer" at heart.

During his successful career, George has repeatedly walked across 'genre street' bridging jazz, classic soul, and straight ahead R&B.

The new George Benson album, Songs and Stories, scheduled for an October 2009 release, leans toward the pop mainstream with tracks written by among others James Taylor, Smokey Robinson, Lamont Dozier, Bill Withers, and Donny Hathaway.

In reading through the official George Benson biography in the About section on his website, it's clear that he has paid his dues excelling in a variety of award winning roles as both a guitarist and vocalist.

Benson's hits are well known: "This Masquerade," "Give Me The Night," "Inside Love." A novelty favorite of mine is 1975's "Supership," a danceable ditty complete with ocean liner horn sound effects.

Songs and Stories continues the George Benson legacy with these tracks:

1. "Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight"
2. "Family Reunion"
3. "Show Me The Love"
4. "A Telephone Call Away"
5. "Someday We'll All Be Free"
6. "Nuthin' But A Party"
7. "Come In From The Cold"
8. "Exotica"
9. "Rainy Night In Georgia"
10. "One Like You"
11. "Living In High Definition"
12. "Sailing"

Join Mr. Benson as he continues his international 2009 tour:

• October 22, 2009 Westbury, NY - Westbury Music Fair
• October 24, Detroit, MI - Masonic Center
• November 12, Yerevan, Armenia - National Academic Opera and Ballet
• November 14, Moscow, Russia - Kremlin Palace
• November 16, Baku, Azerbaijan - Heydar Aliyev Palace
• November 18, Dubai, UAE - Emirates Golf Club
• November 19, Manama, Bahrain - Venue to be announced
• November 22, Rome, Italy - Sala Santa Cecilia
• November 23, Naples, Italy - Teatro Augesteo
• November 24, Bari, Italy - Teatroteam
• November 25, Catania, Italy - Teatro Metropolitan

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