The Dream Citadel Evolution Show- Legends of Music Spotlight (Eddie Benitez)

Tonight we feature the first episode of a new series on the Dream Citadel Evolution Show. Our Legends of Music Spotlight shows will feature artists from the grass roots beginning of music and tonight we will be featuring the great jazz guitarist Eddie Benitez. "Eddie Benitez debuted with his first concert at Madison Square Garden in front of 20,000 fans. He was just 14 years old. The music sensation of Eddie Benitez started that same year when he signed with Fania/CBS records and released his first album 'Nightlife', which went gold. Six months later saw another hit with 1977’s 'Essence of Life', also going gold. In 1983, Eddie signed with the innovative label, Island Records, which produced another hit, “Spirtis”. He has performed with legendary stars such as “Father of Smooth Jazz””George Benson, Barry White, Celia Cruz, Tito Puente, Mongo Santamaria and many others, throughout his career". (as quoted from All About Jazz) Join us for this 90 minute journey through the career of one of the true legends of music.