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Benson: The Autobiography by George Benson

Benson: The Autobiography is George Benson’s account of his musical career and life, from his early days in Pittsburgh through work with figures including Jack McDuff and Miles Davis. The Kindle edition focuses on jazz history, the music business, and his personal experiences.

At a glance

Benson recounts his career in jazz and the evolution of his crossover sound.
The narrative covers his work with musicians including Jack McDuff and Miles Davis.
The book also addresses personal and family experiences, race, and life in the music business.
Kindle features include screen-reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise, and Page Flip.

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Pros and cons

Pros

Combines career history and music-business anecdotes with personal material.
Useful for readers interested in jazz and soul crossover history as well as Benson’s own life.
Kindle accessibility and reading features are specified, including screen-reader support and Word Wise.

Technical specifications

12 specifications

Book details
Publisher	Da Capo
Publication date	August 26, 2014
Edition	Illustrated
Language	English
Print length	258 pages
ISBN-13	978-0306822308

Kindle edition
File size	6.6 MB
Screen Reader	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	Enabled
X-Ray	Not Enabled
Word Wise	Enabled
Page Flip	Enabled

Who is it for?

A good fit for

George Benson fans looking for an account of his life and career.
Readers interested in jazz history, recording careers, and the music business.
Readers seeking an illustrated English-language Kindle autobiography.

Less suited to

Readers looking specifically for a practical guide to playing guitar or jazz.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.5 / 5 · 190 ratings

5 stars71%71%
4 stars20%20%
3 stars6%6%
2 stars1%1%
1 star2%2%

Customer feedback describes the autobiography as entertaining and easy to read, with stories and insight into Benson’s musical journey and the music business. Readers also appreciate its historical detail and find it inspiring. This response is consistent with the book’s stated focus on career, collaborators, and personal experiences. Aggregate ratings are mostly positive, though they do not explain the reasons behind individual ratings.

Positive themes

Customers describe it as entertaining and easy to read.
Feedback highlights stories, music-business insight, and the history of Benson’s musical journey.
Customers appreciate Benson’s musicianship and describe the book as inspiring.

Frequently asked questions

What does the book cover?

It follows George Benson’s musical career and personal life, including his rise from Pittsburgh, work with other musicians, music-business experiences, and reflections on race and family.

What format and reading features are listed?

This listing describes a Kindle edition with a 6.6 MB file size. Screen Reader, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise, and Page Flip are supported or enabled, while X-Ray is not enabled.

How long is the book?

The listed print length is 258 pages.