Benny Golson and the Philadelphians

Benny Golson and the Philadelphians
Studio album by Benny Golson
Released	1958
Recorded	November 17, 1958 Nola's Penthouse Sound Studios, New York City
Genre	Jazz
Length	37:09
Label	United Artists UAL 4020
Benny Golson chronology
The Other Side of Benny Golson (1958) Benny Golson and the Philadelphians (1958) Gone with Golson (1959)

Benny Golson and the Philadelphians is the fourth album by saxophonist Benny Golson featuring performances recorded in late 1958 and originally released on the United Artists label.^[1] The album was rereleased in 1998 on the Blue Note label with four additional bonus tracks recorded in Paris in December 1958.^[2]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]

Scott Yanow, in his review for Allmusic, says the album is "recommended for hard bop collectors".^[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Benny Golson except as indicated

1. "You're Not the Kind" (Gigi Gryce) - 4:17
2. "Blues on My Mind" - 7:27
3. "Stablemates" - 5:44
4. "Thursday's Theme" - 7:35
5. "Afternoon in Paris" (John Lewis) - 6:50
6. "Calgary" (Ray Bryant) - 3:36
7. "Blues March" - 4:02 Bonus track on CD reissue
8. "I Remember Clifford" - 2:59 Bonus track on CD reissue
9. "Moanin'" (Bobby Timmons) - 6:04 Bonus track on CD reissue
10. "Stablemates" [2nd Version] - 8:07 Bonus track on CD reissue

Personnel

• Benny Golson - tenor saxophone
• Lee Morgan - trumpet
• Ray Bryant - piano
• Percy Heath - bass
• Philly Joe Jones - drums

Bonus tracks recorded in Paris, France on December 12, 1958

• Roger Guérin - trumpet
• Benny Golson - tenor saxophone
• Bobby Timmons - piano
• Pierre Michelot - bass
• Christian Garros - drums

References