The Whisper Not Tour (DVD) The Many Moods of Benny Golson One Day, Forever
That's Funky Tenor Legacy Up Jumped Benny

 

The Whisper Not Tour (DVD)

DVD Bonus Features
Bonus Video Performance from the Skopje Jazz Festival
3 Bonus Audio Tracks
Benny Golson Biography
Artists' Biographies
Picture Gallery
Digitally Mastered Audio & Video
Dolby Stereo Audio
Instant Access to Songs and Solos
Multi-Directional Interactive Menus

Benny Golson - tenor saxophone
 Art Farmer - trumpet
Curtis Fuller - trombone
Geoffrey Keezer - piano
Dwayne Burno - bass
Joe Farnsworth - drums

with special guest:
 Jon Hendricks - vocals

 

$19.98 - DVD

A legend in every sense of the word, Benny Golson is one of a few jazzmen whose achievements as a composer equal his accomplishments as a saxophonist. This DVD features far more than just the genius of Golson. Performing alongside Benny in this timeless, uncut concert is a plethora of talent; Art Farmer, in his last live recorded video performance with Golson & Curtis Fuller (original members of the historic Jazztet), and the man Time Magazine called “the James Joyce of Jazz,” vocalist extraordinaire, Jon Hendricks. Selections include: Whisper Not, Blues March, I Remember Clifford, Are You Real? and Out of the Past.
 

The Many Moods of Benny Golson

1. Killer Joe 7:58
2. Work Song 6:22
3. Body & Soul (featuring Branford Marsalis)* 6:20
4. St. Thomas 5:48
5. Syeeda's Song Flute 6:54
6. Mood Indigo 6:44
7. Along Came Betty 7:33
8. Mack The Knife 5:38
9. Touch Me Lightly 6:33
10. Don't Get Around Much Anymore 5:30
Featuring:

Branford Marsalis, Art Farmer,
Monty Alexander, Curtis Fuller, Marvin "Smitty" Smith, Nat Adderley, Mulgrew Miller and many more.
 

*Grammy Award Nominee

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From Bebop to Big Band, Funk to Monk, this comprehensive CD showcases The Many Moods of Benny Golson. Whether playing his original tunes or interpreting standards from Duke Ellington or John Coltrane, Golson illustrates the diverse genius that has made him one of the most influential composers in modern music and an unquestionable giant of Jazz.
 

One Day, Forever

1. One Day, Forever 6:40
2. Blue Monk 5:28
3. Killer Joe 5:27
4. Are You Real? 2:09
5. Sad To Say 7:10
6. Out of the Past 6:46
7. Blues Alley 5:15
8. Along Came Betty 8:22
9. On Gossamer Wings 6:21

Produced by Bob Karcy

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 on tracks 2,3,4,6,7,8:
Benny Golson - tenor saxophone
 Art Farmer - trumpet
Curtis Fuller - trombone
Geoff Keezer - piano
Dwayne Burno - bass
Joe Farnsworth - drums

on tracks 1,5:
Shirley Horn - vocals
Benny Golson - tenor saxophone
Mulgrew Miller - piano
Ron Carter - bass
Carl Allen - drums
Bill Mays - keyboards
Robert Carlisle - French horn
 John Clark - French Horn
Elizabeth Mann - flute
Gerard Reuter - oboe
 -with string orchestra-

on track 9:
 Lara Downes - solo piano

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For over 45 years, Benny Golson has been one of the architects of jazz. His compositions have contributed to the songbooks of many groups and leaders, from Miles Davis to Quincy Jones. Now, with some of the legends of jazz, Benny revisits some of his biggest hits, with some new ones as well, including the premiere of Benny's classical solo piano composition, On Gossamer Wings, performed by Lara Downes. Featuring Ron Carter, Mulgrew Miller, Art Farmer, Curtis Fuller and a rare guest appearance by Shirley Horn, performing the first songs for which Benny has composed lyrics, backed by a string orchestra.
 

That's Funky

1. Mack The Knife 6:40
2. Moanin' 5:28
3. The Sidewinder 5:27
4. Mississippi Windows 2:09
5. Work Song 7:10
6. Moritat 6:46
7. Blues March 5:15
Benny Golson - tenor saxophone
Nat Adderley - trumpet
Monty Alexander - piano
Marvin "Smitty" Smith - drums
Ray Drummond - bass

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Benny Golson and his all-star cohorts capture the heart of funk in this stirring session. Golson has put together a menu of tunes that represent some of jazz-funk's greatest hits and finest moments of the twentieth century.
 

Tenor Legacy

1. Lester Leaps In
(for Lester Young)		 6:40
2. Body & Soul
(for Coleman Hawkins)		 5:28
3. St. Thomas
(for Sonny Rollins))		 5:27
4. Cry Me a River
(for Dexter Gordan)		 2:09
5. My Favorite Things
(for John Coltrane)		 7:10
6. Whisper Not
(for Benny Golson)		 6:46
7. The Girl from Ipanema
(for Stan Getz)		 5:15
8. My Old Flame
(for Zoot Sims)		 8:22
9. Lover Come Back to Me
(for Ben Webster)		 6:21
10. In Memory Of
(for Don Byas)		 7:15
Benny Golson - tenor saxophone
 Branford Marsalis - tenor saxophone
 James Carter - tenor saxophone
 Harold Ashby - tenor saxophone
 Geoff Keezer - piano
Dwayne Burno - bass
Joe Farnsworth - drums

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Benny Golson leads this extraordinary session with Branford Marsalis, James Carter and Harold Ashby. The stellar rhythm section provides splendid support for the four saxophonists on this album, which is dedicated to honoring the legacy of ten of the all-time greats of the tenor.
 

Up Jumped Benny

1. Up Jumped Spring 6:40
2. Stablemates 5:28
3. Talk Intro 5:27
4. Tiny Capers 2:09
5. Talk Intro 7:10
6. I Remember Clifford 6:46
7. For Old Time's Sake 5:15
8. Whisper Not 8:22
9. Gypsy Jingle Jangle 6:21
Benny Golson - tenor saxophone
 Kevin Hays - piano
Dwayne Burno - bass
Carl Allen - drums

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Virtuoso saxophonist and renowned composer Benny Golson gives full expression to the refined poetic temperament and matchless musical intelligence which have made him a living jazz legend. In this memorable live performance, he is supported by a trio of impressive young stars.