This event is in the past.It took place on May 11, 2026 at Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall.




Ten-time GRAMMY winner George Benson brings his nimble guitar work and genre-blending brilliance to Davies Symphony Hall for his long-awaited SFJAZZ debut. Expect a sweeping journey through his platinum-selling catalog where jazz virtuosity meets soulful pop charm.
Legendary performer
Jazz guitar mastery
Soul-pop fusion
GRAMMY-winning artist
Tips
🎸"one of the greatest guitarists the jazz world has ever known" (Marcus Miller)
🎵"wonder of vivacious, nimble guitar work" (The Guardian)
🎼first jazz album to go platinum: "Breezin'"
George Benson Sfjazz
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Ten-time GRAMMY winner George Benson brings his nimble guitar work and genre-blending brilliance to Davies Symphony Hall for his long-awaited SFJAZZ debut. Expect a sweeping journey through his platinum-selling catalog where jazz virtuosity meets soulful pop charm.
Legendary performer
Jazz guitar mastery
Soul-pop fusion
GRAMMY-winning artist
Tips
🎸"one of the greatest guitarists the jazz world has ever known" (Marcus Miller)
🎵"wonder of vivacious, nimble guitar work" (The Guardian)
🎼first jazz album to go platinum: "Breezin'"
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