US sax of amazing grace has died at 95

US sax of amazing grace has died at 95

RIP

norman lebrecht

September 23, 2024

The phenomenal saxophonist and composer Benny Golson died this weekend in Manhattan.

He played himself in the Steven Spielberg movie The Terminal, starring Tom Hanks.

His compositions include “I Remember Clifford”, “Blues March”, “Stablemates”, “Whisper Not”, “Along Came Betty” and “Killer Joe”.

Comments

  • Sam's Hot Car Lot says:

    Golson’s appearance in the The Terminal was the lone bright spot in what may be Spielberg’s worst film.

    RIP, Benny.

  • drummerman says:

    One of the all-time greats. A true legend.

  • David Hyslop says:

    Great player and composer who had a huge positive influence in the jazz World . Got to hear him a number of times.

  • Roland says:

    An amazing musician and a fine gentleman has gone. I remember well his concert in Munich a few years ago when he told the audience many lovely stories of his jazz life. Rest in peace, Mr. Golson, and thank you for your wonderful music!

  • CarlD says:

    Philly boy made good! And a nice man, by all reports. I especially liked his work with Art Farmer.

  • Larry says:

    All the tributes agree that Benny was a great character, as well as a brilliant player and composer.
    A Great Day in Harlem – he was on that legendary photoshoot.
    I believe that only Sonny Rollins is left from there.
    RIP Benny.

  • Larry says:

    RIP Benny. The many tributes and stories tell of a great character, as well as a fine composer and player.
    You were there on A Great Day in Harlem!

  • Joe & Mira says:

    Rest In Peace Benny Golson We Will Always Miss You.There’s No Enough Words To Express What An Amazing Person You Were. You Will Always Live In Our Hearts Until We See You Again. Revelation 21 : 4.

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