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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.
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.
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.
Nov 14, 2019 · Benny Golson. Biography. Articles. News. Has Influenced. 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.
Jun 27, 2018 · As the composer of music for popular 1970s television shows such as M*A*S*H and The Mod Squad, Golson might be described as one of America ’ s most famous unknown composers. Benny Golson was born on January 25, 1929, in Philadelphia.
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 ...
Mar 14, 2023 · Born in 1929 in Philadelphia, Benny Golson began playing with many of the city’s future jazz stars, including John Coltrane, while still in high school. He studied music at Howard University and joined the bands of Lionel Hampton and Dizzy Gillespie before recording as a leader.
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