Benny Golson
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 |
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".
Golson died at his home in New York City on September 21, 2024, at the age of 95.[2]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ 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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