Benny Golson
American bebop/hard bop jazz tenor saxophonist, composer, and arranger (born 1929)
Benny Golson (born January 25, 1929) is 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".
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![]() Golson playing in New York City, 2006 | |
Background information | |
Born | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | January 25, 1929
Genres | Jazz, bebop, hard bop |
Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, arranger |
Instruments | Tenor saxophone |