Benny Golson

Benny Golson was an American jazz saxophonist, composer, and arranger, known for his significant contributions to the hard bop genre. He was active primarily from the 1950s through the early 21st century. Golson played tenor saxophone and was a founding member of the Jazztet, a notable jazz group formed in the late 1950s.

Throughout his career, Golson composed several jazz standards and worked with many prominent jazz musicians. He was also involved in film and television scoring. Benny Golson passed away on September 21, 2024.