“The Other Side Of Benny Golson” is an album by Benny Golson, recorded on November 12, 1958, at Nola Studios, New York, and originally released on Riverside Records (RLP 12-290). The Jazz Workshop Vinyl reissue as a 180-gram audiophile LP (JW-110) revives this record with remastering that emphasizes the saxophone’s warmth. The lineup features Benny Golson (tenor saxophone), Curtis Fuller (trombone), Barry Harris (piano), Jymie Merritt (bass), and Al Harewood (drums). The album includes Golson’s originals like Strut Time and standards such as My Old Flame. The music is hard bop with lyrical and swinging elements, with Golson’s saxophone melodic and expressive, and Fuller’s trombone adding rich textures. The Jazz Workshop reissue, limited to 500 copies, is prized for its clean, detailed sound, capturing New York’s spirit. “The Other Side Of Benny Golson” is a classic, showcasing Golson’s talent.
Benny Golson (born January 25, 1929) is an American tenor saxophonist, composer, and arranger, a hard-bop legend. Born in Philadelphia, he began playing saxophone in his youth, inspired by Coleman Hawkins and Don Byas. In the 1950s, Golson became a key figure, collaborating with Dizzy Gillespie, Art Blakey, and co-founding The Jazztet with Art Farmer. His compositions, like I Remember Clifford and Whisper Not, became jazz standards, earning him acclaim for melodic sophistication. Golson recorded numerous albums, including The Other Side Of Benny Golson, highlighting his mastery as a soloist and composer. Later, he taught and composed for film, leaving a rich legacy.
TRACKLIST
Side One:
1. Strut Time (Benny Golson) 6:03
2. Jubilation (Junior Mance) 6:18
3. Symptoms (Curtis Fuller) 5:58
Side Two:
1. Are You Real? (Benny Golson) 5:37
2. Cry a Blue Tear (Benny Golson) 5:19
3. This Night (Richard Evans) 7:50
Personnel:
Benny Golson (tenor sax); Curtis Fuller (trombone); Barry Harris (piano); Jymie Merritt (bass); Philly Joe Jones (drums).
Recorded at Nola Studios, New York, on November 12, 1958
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