Jazz saxophonist and composer Benny Golson dies
Benny Golson, Saxophonist and Composer of Jazz Standards, Dies at 95
After forming a lauded band and writing tunes like “I Remember Clifford,” “Whisper Not” and “Killer Joe,” he had a second career composing and arranging music for television.
‘Along Came Betty’ composer, saxophonist Benny Golson dies
Jazz saxophonist and composer Benny Golson has died. He was 95. The Associated Press reported that Golson died at his Manhattan home after a short illness. His agent did not disclose what the illness was.
Jazz saxophonist Benny Golson passes away at age of 95
Benny Golson, the celebrated tenor saxophonist and composer renowned for jazz standards such as “Killer Joe” and “Along Came Betty,” has passed away
Master tenor saxophonist Benny Golson dies at his home in Manhattan at the age of 95
NEA Jazz Master, Grammy-nominated tenor saxophonist and composer Benny Golson died Saturday, September 21, 2024 at his home in Manhattan. He was 95. Golson's longtime manager and agent, Jason Franklin, said the legendary saxophonist died after a short illness.
Jazz saxophonist and composer Benny Golson dies at 95
Over his seven-decade musical career, Golson worked with some of the biggest luminaries in jazz, including Dizzy Gillespie, Lionel Hampton and John Coltrane.
Benny Golson, jazz saxophonist and composer of surpassing grace, dies at 95
His daughter, Brielle Golson, confirmed the death but did not provide a specific cause. Over a seven-decade career, Mr. Golson exhibited a combination of grace, warmth and technic
American jazz saxophonist and composer Benny Golson dies at 95
Over his seven-decade musical career, he worked with some of the biggest luminaries in jazz, such as Dizzy Gillespie, Lionel Hampton and John Coltrane
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Benny Golson dead at 95: Iconic jazz saxophonist and composer passes away in NYC
Jazz great Benny Golson has died aged 95. The tenor saxophonist and composer of standards such as Killer Joe and Along Came Betty passed away Saturday at his Manhattan home after a short illness - ...
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