Miles Davis' recording of Stablemates in 1955 instantly established Benny Golson as one of jazz's hot new composers. But Benny was much more than a songwriter. By the end of 1956, Benny was both arranging for Dizzy Gillespie's big band and performing standout tenor saxophone solos that were sensitive and knowing. At the start of 1957, Benny was a jazz …
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