Benny Golson & The Philadelphians - Benny Golson & The Philadelphians flac album

Benny Golson and the Philadelphians is an album by saxophonist Benny Golson which was recorded in November and December 1958. Originally released on the United Artists label, the album was re-issued in 1998 on the Blue Note label with four additional bonus tracks. All compositions by Benny Golson except as indicated. You're Not the Kind" (Gigi Gryce) - 4:17. Blues on My Mind" - 7:27.

The Cooker is an album by the jazz trumpeter Lee Morgan, released on the Blue Note label in 1958 as BLP 1578. It was recorded on September 29, 1957, and features a quintet with Morgan, Pepper Adams, Bobby Timmons, Paul Chambers and Philly Joe Jones. This is the first album to feature his own compositions, and the first without any compositions by Benny Golson. The Other Side of Benny Golson. The Other Side of Benny Golson is the third album by saxophonist Benny Golson featuring performances recorded in late 1958 and originally released on the Riverside label. The Young Lions (album).

You're Not the Kind, 04:21. I Remember Clifford, 03:02. Now playing: Ed Sheeran Perfect.

Benny Golson here adding The Arranger string to his bow, to mix metaphors for this fine energetic tenor saxophonist, best remembered for his stint with Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers ( that great solo in Moanin' ) and his later pairing with Art Farmer in the precision-bop Jazztet. Golson went on to a succesful career as a composer/ arranger in film and television, leaving behind a great catalogue of original compositions, and unlike his many peers, always seen smiling on his album covers  . The Matrix: UA 4076 A/B and ear! Plastylite NJ pressing. Revisiting an earlier posting on United Artists Bill Evans album Undercurrent UA used Plastylite for some pressings.

The highlight is Golson’s Stablemates – in fact, two versions, including an eight-minute take with fantastic blowing by Golson and Lee Morgan. I have hundreds of jazz CDs. I'm a huge fan of bebop, hard bop and all manner of piano playing. It's odd because I actually have a 1992 Golson album, I Remember Miles. Funny thing: I don't remember it. I have had it many years and I know I've listened to it, but I have no good memory of it, other than I generally liked it. So in effect, I'm a newcomer to Benny Golson. Benny Golson and the Philadelphians is magnificent-a hard bop record from 1958 that is definitely worth owning, for the playing and the compositions. The theme here: An all-Philly band consisting of Golson, Morgan on trumpet, Ray Bryant on piano, Percy Heath (of the Modern Jazz Quartet) on bass and Philly Joe Jones on drums.