1972 Down Beat Guitar Issue - Free George Benson solo "So What" transcription

Contents: The Plectrum Spectrum: Kenny Burrell, John Collins, Joe Pass, & Gabor Szabo talk to Harvey Siders; The Magic of Mahavishnu - Mike Bourne gets into the message and methods of John McLaughlin; J. Geils - New Generation Blues - Joe H. Klee talks to the leader of a unique blues band; Blues 'n' Folk by Pete Welding; Blindfold Test: Joe Pass; Caught in the Act: B.B. King, The Allman Brothers, The Mahavishnu Orchestra, Frankfurt Jazz Festival, Joe Newman / Eubie Blake; Music workshop: George Benson solo "So What" transcribed by Tim May; more

1972 June 8 Down Beat Jazz Blues Rock Magazine Back-Issue available at www.GuitarPulp.com

1977 Herbie Hancock "Revamping the past, creating the future"

Contents: Herbie Hancock "Revamping the past, creating the future"; L.A. Four "Journeymen United"; Frank Tusa "Triple Threat Bassman"; Ralph MacDonald "Banging his way to the bank"; Spotlight Gazette - a look at talent on the upward swing; Blindfold Test: Art Farmer; Profiles: Emil Richards, Tony Dumas; Caught: George Benson, George Crumb; How to convene a happening; more

1977 September 8 Down Beat Contemporary Music Magazine Back-Issue available at www.GuitarPulp.com

1978 Chuck Mangione - "Mr. Good Feel"

Contents: Chuck Mangione - "Mr. Good Feel"; Al Jarreau "The Amazing Acrobat of Scat"; Yusef Lateef "Life begins at 60"; Blindfold Test: George Benson; Profiles: Jack Walrath, Fred Buda; Caught: Mandingo Griot Society, American Composers Orchestra; How To: Improve your improv (along melodic lines) part 2 by Dr. William L. Fowlwer; more

1978 March 23 Down Beat Contemporary Music Magazine Back-Issue available at www.GuitarPulp.com

1973 The Essence of George Benson

Contents: The Essence of George Benson; Extending beyond Mahavishnu - John McLaughlin; Brotherhood to Moses - Jerry Hahn is a guitarist whose talents are exposed by Ron Crotty; Roy Buchanan; Fusion - Jazz-Rock-Classical - Mike Bourne reviews the music of 1972; Blindfold Test: Barney Kessel; Caught: Frank Zappa, Cedar Walton, Joe Farrell, Gunther Hampel, Earl Hines; Workshop: Jerry Hahn explains chord progression and some practice techniques; more

1973 June 7 Down Beat Jazz Blues Rock Magazine Back-Issue available at www.GuitarPulp.com

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

1974 George Benson "Playing white man's music, but playing it black."

...Is George Benson the best jazz guitarist of the Seventies? The Playboy All-Star Poll, the Grammy Awards and many of the hippest jazz musicians say yes.

1974 George Benson 3-Page Article available at www.GuitarPulp.com

1974 George Benson - new jazz guitar star profiled

Cover: George Benson, new jazz star

Contents: George Benson - the jazz powerhouse profiled; Alice Stuart - from folk to rock; Arcangel Fernandez - the great Spanish luthier; Philip Rosheger - young classical award winner; Guitar Study Center - New York's unique school; Peter Frampton - the British rocker interviewed; more

1974 January Guitar Player Magazine Back-Issue available at www.GuitarPulp.com

1979 George Benson - pop ambassador of jazz guitar

Cover: George Benson - pop ambassador of jazz guitar

Contents: George Benson - the most popular jazz guitarist of the '70s; Mark Knopfler - leading Dire Straits up the charts; Roy Bookbinder - living on the road with the blues; The Vintage Guitar Market - old instruments, big money, facts, and fiction; Brian Jeffery - Musicologist, publisher and Sor's biographer; Leon Gaer; Phil Upchurch; more

1979 July Guitar Player Magazine Back-Issue available at www.GuitarPulp.com

1982 Three Great Players with Ibanez Guitars - Joe Pass, George Benson & Lee Ritenour

3 Great Players, 3 Great Styles, 3 Great Guitars

George Benson and the Ibanez GB10. A warm woody sound in an instrument that is versatile and compact. Designed by George for Ibanez.

Joe Pass and the Ibanez JP20. The classic jazz guitar brought into the '80's clean, clear and sweet. Designed by Joe for Ibanez.

Lee Ritenour and the Ibanez LR10. The definitive semi-acoustic with pure, thick tones and soulful response. Designed by Lee for Ibanez.

This trio of guitar greats has helped Ibanez bring you a trio of great guitars - the GB10, the JP20 & the LR10. See them at your Ibanez dealer.

1982 Ibanez Guitars - Joe Pass, George Benson & Lee Ritenour Ad available at www.GuitarPulp.com

1976 Eric Clapton - an exclusive interview with the blues / rock giant

Cover: Eric Clapton

Contents: Eric Clapton - an exclusive interview with the blues / rock giant; Joe Diorio; Lowell George; Paul Barrere; Ralph McTell; George Benson; Humidity - the role of moisture in guitar wood; George Terry - playing lead guitar at Clapton's side; Carl Radle; more

1976 August Guitar Player Magazine Back-Issue available at www.GuitarPulp.com