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George Benson Feted by Wyclef Jean & More at Jazz Foundation Fundraiser: ‘Just One Way to Give Back’
George Benson received the Jazz Foundation of America’s 2026 Tommy LiPuma Award for Recording Excellence at a Los Angeles fundraiser on 1 November. The event recognised musicians and supporters of the music community, while raising money for assistance to musicians in need.
Other honorees included pianist Patrice Rushen, saxophonist Azar Lawrence, bassist Henry Franklin and drummer Roy McCurdy, named together as the Titans of Jazz. Philanthropist Eden Alpert received the Quincy Jones Love & Peace Humanitarian Award. Performances included Benson’s songs with Wyclef Jean and Aloe Blacc, and an auction raised $6,500 for a signed guitar and $2,000 for signed sheet music; proceeds support the JFA’s Musicians’ Emergency Fund.
In short
- George Benson received the 2026 Tommy LiPuma Award.
- The fundraiser honoured musicians and philanthropist Eden Alpert.
- Auction proceeds support musicians’ housing, healthcare and work.
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