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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. The class presidents of art blakeys jazz messengers. Benny golson tenor saxophone, lee morgan trumpet, ray bryant piano, percy heath bass, philly joe jones drums, jack lewis producer, tommy nola recording. 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. Compare your benny golson tickets 2020 to the benny golson tour dates 2020 listed on.
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