Gone with Golson

Gone with Golson is the fifth album by saxophonist Benny Golson featuring performances recorded in 1959 and originally released on the New Jazz label.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow described the album as "a fine example of hard bop of the late '50s".

Track listing

All compositions by Benny Golson, except where noted.

1. "Staccato Swing" (Ray Bryant) – 4:49
2. "Autumn Leaves" (Joseph Kosma, Johnny Mercer, Jacques Prévert) – 6:48
3. "Soul Me" – 6:37
4. "Blues After Dark" – 8:37
5. "Jam for Bobbie" – 9:21
6. "A Bit of Heaven" (Curtis Fuller) – 4:21 <small>Bonus track on CD</small>

Personnel

• Benny Golson – tenor saxophone
• Curtis Fuller – trombone
• Ray Bryant – piano
• Tommy Bryant – bass
• Al Harewood – drums

References