Benny Golson at Jamboree

Benny Golson sax, Joan Monné piano, Ignasi González double bass, Jo Krause drums.There are quite a few jazz greats, but not many true legends. Benny Golson, however, is undoubtedly one of the latter. Born in Philadelphia in 1929, Golson has lived through all the eras of jazz almost since its beginnings and has left his own mark, with a series of absolutely classic compositions, such as “Stable Mates”, “Killer Joe” and “Whisper Not”. Household names from Charlie Parker to John Coltrane, not forgetting Dizzy Gillespie and Miles Davies, have drawn on his creativity, and the way he continues to get that unique, unfathomable sound from the tenor sax at the age of 85 is truly incredible...

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Benny Golson sax, Joan Monné piano, Ignasi González double bass, Jo Krause drums.There are quite a few jazz greats, but not many true legends. Benny Golson, however, is undoubtedly one of the latter. Born in Philadelphia in 1929, Golson has lived through all the eras of jazz almost since its beginnings and has left his own mark, with a series of absolutely classic compositions, such as “Stable Mates”, “Killer Joe” and “Whisper Not”. Household names from Charlie Parker to John Coltrane, not forgetting Dizzy Gillespie and Miles Davies, have drawn on his creativity, and the way he continues to get that unique, unfathomable sound from the tenor sax at the age of 85 is truly incredible. Attending one of his concerts is an initiation and consecration ritual for all lovers, not only of jazz, but of all good music. A unique experience.

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