Benny Golson and the Philadelphians is an album by saxophonist Benny Golson which was recorded in November and December 1958.[1] Originally released on the United Artists label,[2] the album was re-issued in 1998 on the Blue Note label with four additional bonus tracks.[1]
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| Released | 1958 | |||
| Recorded | November 17, 1958 Nola's Penthouse Sound Studios, New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 37:09 | |||
| Label | United Artists UAL 4020 | |||
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Reception
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [3] |
Scott Yanow, in his review for AllMusic, says the album is "recommended for hard bop collectors".[1]
Track listing
editAll compositions by Benny Golson except as indicated
- "You're Not the Kind" (Gigi Gryce) – 4:17
- "Blues on My Mind" – 7:27
- "Stablemates" – 5:44
- "Thursday's Theme" – 7:35
- "Afternoon in Paris" (John Lewis) – 6:50
- "Calgary" (Ray Bryant) – 3:36
- "Blues March" – 4:02 Bonus track on CD reissue
- "I Remember Clifford" – 2:59 Bonus track on CD reissue
- "Moanin'" (Bobby Timmons) – 6:04 Bonus track on CD reissue
- "Stablemates" [2nd Version] – 8:07 Bonus track on CD reissue
Personnel
edit- Benny Golson – tenor saxophone
- Lee Morgan – trumpet
- Ray Bryant — piano
- Percy Heath – bass
- Philly Joe Jones – drums
Bonus tracks recorded in Paris, France, on December 12, 1958
- Roger Guérin – trumpet
- Benny Golson – tenor saxophone
- Bobby Timmons – piano
- Pierre Michelot – bass
- Christian Garros – drums
References
edit- ^ a b c d Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed June 25, 2012
- ^ Benny Golson discography accessed June 25, 2012
- ^ Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 568. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.