This article was first published on All About Jazz in December 2000. One of the most successful talents on the Arkadia Jazz label is without a doubt the phenomenal Benny Golson. The tenor saxophonist, composer, lyricist, arranger, educator and jazz icon, holds the distinction of being the only living jazz legend to have written eight standards for jazz repertoire: "Killer Joe," "Along Came Betty," "Whisper Not" "Step Lightly," "I Remember Clifford," "Stablemates" "Blues March," and "Out of the Past" are among his major contributions to the world of jazz standards... [ read more ]
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