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Benny Golson was an American tenor saxophonist and composer, co-founder of the Jazztet and writer of standards such as I Remember Clifford.
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Did Benny Golson write I Remember Clifford?
Yes. Golson wrote I Remember Clifford after trumpeter Clifford Brown died in a 1956 car crash. The ballad became one of the most recorded jazz tributes.
What was Benny Golson's role in the Jazztet?
Golson co-founded the Jazztet with trumpeter Art Farmer around 1959. The group combined hard bop drive with carefully arranged ensemble writing.
Which Benny Golson compositions became standards?
Along with I Remember Clifford, Golson wrote Stablemates, Whisper Not, Killer Joe, and Along Came Betty. These tunes are common in jazz repertory and jam sessions.
Was Benny Golson more important as a player or composer?
He was both a tenor saxophonist and a major composer-arranger. His writing for groups such as the Jazztet is as central to his reputation as his playing.
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