Benny Golson
American bebop/hard bop jazz tenor saxophonist, composer, and arranger (1929–2024)
Benny Golson (January 25, 1929 – September 21, 2024) was an American bebop/hard bop jazz tenor saxophonist, composer, and arranger.[1] He was a member of Lionel Hampton and Dizzy Gillespie led bands. Golson is known for co-founding and co-leading The Jazztet with trumpeter Art Farmer in 1959. His best known song is "I Remember Clifford".
Benny Golson | |
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 Golson in 2014 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | January 25, 1929 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | September 21, 2024 (aged 95) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, bebop, hard bop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, arranger |
| Instruments | Tenor saxophone |
Golson died at his home in New York City on September 21, 2024, at the age of 95.[2]
References
change- ↑ Allmusic
- ↑ Schudel, Matt. "Benny Golson, jazz saxophonist and composer of surpassing grace, dies at 95". The Washington Post. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
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