Benny Golson Groovin' With Golson

180g Vinyl LP!
Mastered from the Original Master Tapes by Kevin Gray!
Pressed at QRP!
At the time of this recording, Benny Golson was a member of the Jazztet, a group he had formed with Art Farmer. Golson had already attracted attention in the jazz scene as part of Tadd Dameron's band and Dizzy Gillespie's orchestra. "Groovin' with Golson" is a successful mixture of improvisation and Golson's compositions. He is joined by Curtis Fuller, Ray Bryant, Paul Chambers and Art Blakey.
Benny Golson, who came to the attention of the jazz public with Tadd Dameron's band and Dizzy Gillespie's orchestra, was a member of the Jazztet — the group he had formed with Art Farmer — at the time of this recording. Farmer is not with him in this recording but another Jazztet-mate, trombonist Curtis Fuller, is. Although this session is not as structured as the three-horn efforts of the Jazztet, there is a balance between blowing and Golson's writing that makes for a felicitous blend, whether on Golson's own "My Blues House," Gene Krupa's old burner, "Drum/Boogie," or Jerome Kern's "Yesterdays." And with Art Blakey on drums things cook when they have to, and simmer at the right moments. With Curtis Fuller, Ray Bryant, Paul Chambers and Art Blakey.

Features:

• 180g Vinyl
• Stereo
• Mastered from the Original Analog Master Tapes by Kevin Gray
• Pressed at Quality Record Pressings
• Tip-On Jacket with Thick Cardboard Stock

Musicians:

• Benny Golson, tenor sax
• Curtis Fuller, trombone
• Ray Bryant, piano
• Paul Chambers, bass
• Art Blakey, drums

Selections:

Side A
1. My Blues House
2. Drumboogie
3. I Didn't Know What Time It Was
Side B
1. The Stroller
2. Yesterdays