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Benny Golson – Horizon Ahead – HighNote

by Audiophile Audition | Jun 23, 2016 | Jazz CD Reviews

Benny Golson – Horizon Ahead – HighNote HCD7288 54:54 ***: Benny Golson is a tenor saxophonist in the hard bop tradition and always worthy of a listen. (Benny Golson – tenor sax; Mike LeDonne – piano; Buster Williams – bass; Carl Allen – drums) There is an old saying which runs along the following lines: ”if you’re not getting old, you’re dead”. The former is almost always better than the latter.  For Benny Golson, the getting old part does not seem to be any problem as he continues to perform publicly and record, if not prodigiously, at least regularly. The latest venture for this octogenarian is the release Horizon Ahead where Golson is joined by a sprightly rhythm section, to delve into an offering of several of his lesser-known originals, and some tried and true standards. Duke Ellington is well-represented with two offerings “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore” and “Mood Indigo,” from different ends of the rhythm spectrum. The former prances along quite smartly with basset Williams setting the pace, as Golson slyly opens the melody, which sets up his solo turn. On the latter, Golson begins the tune in ballad style with a deep tone, as he covers the […]