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George Benson

19 July 2009

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Tribute to Nat King ColeAfter the electrical storm of Placebo, the festival of Villafranco sees the arrival of George Benson, one of the great exponent of jazz guitar, in a homage to the seductive melodies of Nat King Cole. Joining the jazzmaster on stage will be the Philharmonic Orchestra of Venice led by Randy Waldman, and a five-piece choir, as well as Benson's own band of Michael ONeill (guitar and vocals Randy Waldman (piano Stanley Banks (bass Thom Hall (keyboards) and Buddy Williams (drums). The evening promises a true commemoration of one of the most popular vocalists of the 1950s, with such unfgorgettable classics as Unforgettable and Mona Lisa.
By Insidecom Editorial Staff

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Period: 19 July 2009

Event location: Castello Scaligero, Villafranca - Verona

Contacts: Web:www.barleyarts.com

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