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    Benny Golson (born January 25, 1929) is an American bebop/hard bop jazz tenor saxophonist, composer, and arranger. He came to prominence with the big bands of Lionel Hampton and Dizzy Gillespie, more as a writer than a performer, before launching his solo career.

  2. Benny Golson, saxophone player and composer of such classics as 'Whisper Not!' and other jazz standards invites you to have a look at his website. You'll find new releases, a discography, his bio, stories about his childhood adventures with John Coltrane and more.

  3. Mar 14, 2023 · last updated March 14, 2023. Saxophone, Jazz Music. The tenor saxophonist Benny Golson is a bonafide jazz saxophone legend and the man responsible for some of the greatest jazz standards of all time. In this article, we’ll be taking a tour through some of his best recordings, both as a leader and sideman. Born in 1929 in Philadelphia, Benny ...

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  5. Benny Golson. Saxophonist, Composer, Arranger, Educator. 1996 NEA Jazz Master. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Date of birth: Jan 25, 1929. Photo by Tom Pich/tompich.com. Bio. Benny Golson is as renowned for his distinctive compositions and arrangements as for his innovative tenor saxophone playing.

  6. Nov 14, 2019 · Multitalented and internationally famous jazz legend, - a composer, arranger, lyricist, producer - and tenor saxophonist of world note, Benny Golson was born in Philadelphia, PA on January 25, 1929. Raised with an impeccable musical pedigree, Golson has played in the bands of world famous Benny Goodman, Dizzy Gillespie, Lionel Hampton, Earl ...

  7. Apr 9, 2024 · Impactful saxophonist and composer Benny Golson played multiple roles in jazz history. KNKX Public Radio | By Justus Sanchez. Published April 9, 2024 at 5:00 AM PDT. Listen • 4:36. Justin Steyer. / KNKX. Benny Golson perfroms in the KPLU studios on February 29, 2012.

  8. Saxophonist, composer, and activist whose lyrical, sophisticated style extends to his interpretive recordings as well as his own pieces. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1950s - 2020s. Born. January 25, 1929 in Philadelphia, PA. Genre. Jazz. Styles. Hard Bop, Post-Bop, Mainstream Jazz, Keyboard, Film Score. Member Of.

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