On this special jazz episode we look at the legendary music career of Mr. George Benson! Who is an american guitarist, singer and songwriter known for blending jazz with pop, R&B, and soul. He gained widespread recognition with his 1976 album Breezin, which featured the Grammy-winning hit "This Masquerade". With a smooth voice and virtuosic guitar style, Benson remains a celebrated figure in contemporary jazz and crossover music. This podcast episode is dedicated to Ray The Jazzman's mother Mrs. Betty Jean Weaver, who recently passed away on June 26th 2025. One of her favorite musical artists that she enjoyed listening to and seeing in concert for years.

1. Breezin'

2. Turn Your Love Around

3. This Masquerade

4. The World Is A Ghetto

5. On Broadway

6. Moody's Mood

7. Mt. Airey Road

8. Summer Breeze

Clare Fischer (1928–2012) was a versatile American composer, arranger, and pianist whose career spanned jazz, classical, and pop music. He began his professional journey as a pianist and conductor for The Hi-Lo's, a vocal group, and gained early acclaim for his arrangements for Dizzy Gillespie's A Portrait of Duke Ellington. Over the decades, Fischer became a sought-after arranger for artists such as Prince, Michael Jackson, Paul McCartney, and Chaka Khan.

Carlos Santana is a legendary Mexican-American guitarist known for blending rock, Latin music, blues, and jazz into a unique and influential sound. He founded the Santana band in the late 1960s, gaining fame with their electrifying performance at Woodstock and hits like “Black Magic Woman” and “Oye Como Va.” The band has seen various lineups over the decades, but Santana’s signature guitar style remains at its heart, earning numerous Grammy Awards and a lasting legacy in modern music. Still to this day touring extensively throughout the world, Viva Santana!

Songs Include :

1. Milagro

2. Eternal Caravan Of Reincarnation

3. Waves Within

4. Look Up To See What’s Coming Down

5. Just In Time To See The Sun

6. Song Of The Wind

7. Jingo

8. Samba Pa Ti

9. Europa (Earth’s Cry, Heaven’s Smile)

10. Black Magic Woman/ Gypsy Queen

11. Oye Como Va

12. Blues For Salvador