You might not feel like playing pretty all the time. Instead, you might want to play something nasty. … - George Benson

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I know of no human being who has a better time than an eager and energetic young reporter.

George Benson

You might not feel like playing pretty all the time. Instead, you might want to play something nasty. . . . you might want to play something out of context with the tune. It might be a note that creates so much tension it becomes unpleasant, but you want it to sound that way.

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Larry Carlton is an incredibly versatile guitarist who has been a major force for guitar for many years. He is easily recognizable - all you have to do is hear him once and from that point on you'll be a fan, just like me. It gives me great pleasure to extend congratulations to Larry on his 2011 George Benson Lifetime Achievement Award. Congratulations !

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I have been doing music all my life so everyday when I get up I expect music will be part of it.

Music, Everyday, Jazz, Life, Expect

The melody is the most important thing that must stay in the minds of the people who listen to you. No matter how many notes you play, you can't let them forget what the song is.

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As my career has progressed, I've had the pleasure of playing with the baddest jazz cats on the planet. But that doesn't change my desire to entertain folks. That's really who I am.

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I spent a lot of time teaching myself theory and harmony so I could be free to express myself on the instrument.

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