George Benson's saxophone style was influenced by alto saxophonists Johnny Hodges and Benny Carter and tenor saxophonist Coleman Hawkins. Benson added bebop style along the likes of alto saxophonist Charlie Parker. He had a fondness for Sonny Stitt, who like Benson played both alto and tenor.

While many of his peers were heading to New York City, Benson stayed in Detroit rather than move to New York. In addition to his almost nightly gigs, he worked during day, both on the assembly line with Massey Ferguson building tractors, and then as a mail carrier.

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