1979 George Benson - Platinum Jazz & Phil Upchurch - sharing leads with George

...Clearly George Benson has reached an entirely new level of success. At only 36 years of age he has forged an indelible mark in music history by becoming the first artist to ever hold down the highest spot on the jazz, R&B, and pop charts. He has played for presidents and kings, won nearly all of the music awards in his field, and reached the highest levels, both artistically and financially, in the enertainment world...

...Phil Upchurch...has recorded eight solo albums over the last decade in addition to his work with George Benson, including the two-record set "Darkness, Darkness" and the recently released "Phil Upchurch" which was produced by George Benson and guitarist John Tropea. Phil's formidable skills as a guitarist, composer, and arranger make him appear nearly overqualified for the job he has so deftly held down thes past three years...

Scott Esterson On George Benson's equipment... He's traveled with Benson all over the U.S. as well as to Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe. He's also assisted in the recording of several Benson Albums...here he discusses Benson's and Phil Upchurch's onstage setups...

1979 George Benson - Phil Upchurch - Scott Esterson 15-Page Article available at www.GuitarPulp.com