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Benny Golson

Path: Audio Discovery/People/B/Benny Golson.mdUpdated: 2/3/2026

Benny Golson

Born: January 25, 1929
Instrument: Tenor Saxophone
Role: Composer, Arranger, Performer

Key Compositions

  • "Along Came Betty" (1958) - Written for Moanin' album, inspired by woman he was dating

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