Benny Golson

American bebop/hard bop jazz tenor saxophonist, composer, and arranger, born in Philadelphia, PA on January 25, 1929. Died September 21, 2024 in Manhattan, New York.
While in high school in Philadelphia, Golson played with contemporaries including John Coltrane, Red Garland, Jimmy Heath, Percy Heath, "Philly" Joe Jones, and Red Rodney.