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Benny Golson

American bebop/hard bop jazz tenor saxophonist, composer, and arranger (1929–2024).

Born January 25th, 1929 in Philadelphia.

Died September 21st, 2024 at 95 years old in New York City. [ref]

Occupations
composer, jazz musician, recording artist, saxophonist
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My mama always used to tell me: ‘If you can’t find somethin’ to live for, you best find somethin’ to die for’. Tupac Shakur