Benny Golson's debut as a leader was recorded at a time when he was better known as a composer than a tenor saxophonist. This album, reissued during the CD era with "B.G.'s Holiday" added to the original LP program as a bonus track, features Golson in a quintet with fellow future Jazztet co-leader Art Farmer on trumpet, pianist Wynton Kelly, bassist Paul Chambers, and drummer Charlie Persipon five selections, and with the same group plus four horns on three other songs. The set is most significant for including an early version of Golson's "Whisper Not" (which soon became a jazz standard) along with "Step Lightly," as well as for the leader's inventive and swinging arrangements; plus, there are some excellent solos from Golson and Farmer. Overall, this underrated gem served as a strong start to Benny Golson's influential solo career.
What are you listening to and WHY might anyone be interested? (Vol. XIII)
Posted by: Richard Dane on 01 January 2017
2017 has arrived today, so time to start this thread afresh.
Last year's thread can be found here;
Benny Golson - New York Scene
Allmusic:
(1972)
Why? Because they knew how to make well fitting jeans and sweat shirts back then, the music wasn't too shabby either.
1973 - vinyl - UK first pressing...
Sounds very Cream(ish) at times but still a great album.
Tony2011 posted:
1973 - vinyl - UK first pressing...
Sounds very Cream(ish) at times but still a great album.
Nowt wrong with a bit of Cream and you continue to amaze me with all those first pressed vinyls 
Working my way through the outstanding Becker / Fagen back catalogue up to this 1993 underrated release..
CD
From one diva to another. Original UK mono vinyl pressing:
(1987)
Because for a number of reasons this album meant a great deal to me at the time and it still does ...
1981 - vinyl - uk pressing...
Joey Alexander - Joey. Monk. Live!
Strong performance by the young Joey Alexander and his trio.
Original double vinyl (and limited edition poster!)
Why? Saw Mr Sumner mentioned on something at work today and thought "Ah".
Crikey, it's 30 years old!
steve
1973 - vinyl - UK pressing...
The new Andrew Bird Echolocations
(2002)
Nerina Pallot's latest album which I pre-ordered and it arrived today. Often newly arrived CDs stay in their wrapper for serval days if not longer. Not with this one! So, my first listen but, oh my, this is seriously good.
Memphis Slim and the Real Boogie-Woogie
Some good old-fashioned boogie-woogie.
Stevee_S posted:
(1972)
Why? Because they knew how to make well fitting jeans and sweat shirts back then, the music wasn't too shabby either.
I take your point...
steve
1966 - vinyl - UK pressing...
St Vincent - MASSEDUCTION
Brand new out today. I have only played about half of it but so far its great. Tons of hooks.
First play, definitely easy listening but quite delightful. Don’t expect Abba though.
