The Modern Touch

The Modern Touch is the second album by saxophonist Benny Golson featuring performances recorded in late 1957 and originally released on the Riverside label.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow states: "Excellent playing on an above-average set that defines the modern mainstream of 1957 jazz."

Track listing

All compositions by Benny Golson except as indicated

1. "Out of the Past" - 6:22
2. "Reunion" (Gigi Gryce) - 7:14
3. "Venetian Breeze" - 5:38
4. "Hymn to the Orient" (Gryce) - 4:07
5. "Namely You" (Gene de Paul, Johnny Mercer) - 4:42
6. "Blues on Down" - 11:34

Personnel

• Benny Golson - tenor saxophone
• Kenny Dorham - trumpet
• J. J. Johnson - trombone
• Wynton Kelly - piano
• Paul Chambers - bass
• Max Roach - drums

References