Benny Golson w/ the Emmet Cohen Trio Part 1

Thank you to St. Cecilia Music Center in Grand Rapids, MI for making this presentation possible!

Video by Brett Atwood

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Emmet Cohen - Piano
Benny Golson - Tenor Saxophone
Russell Hall - Bass
Evan Sherman - Drums

[VincentLimon]

"...it is my contention, that if, everybody on the face of this earth, were jazz fans... we'd have no more wars" - Benny Golson, Giant in Music

[SimonLopezPsymon]

The last man alive with Sonny Rollins from "A Great Day in Harlem" photo. You must be so happy to have the chance to play with him

[sumtin]

Rest In Power Mr Golson, such a unique artist he could do it all…

[stevie]

Absolutely love Russell's tone in this recording. Wish all records sounded like this!

[georgefirk]

It’s July 31st.9.00 pm ….. There is something special about this Concert…..It gives Hope to all musicians and All those who love JAZZ…lt was 1959 when I played Benny Golson’s tune Killer Joe in Barnstable Devon England. I play Whisper Not, now in my 90th.year.

[ronaldunkel]

Art Blakey, Lee Morgan, Bobby Timmons come to mind. Truly giants of the hard-bop scene in the mid/late 50’s and of course included….Benny Golson whom in those days turned the Jazz world upside down. And Benny is still going strong!! An other contemporary of Benny is Lou Donaldson, turning bloody 95 in November 2021! These incredible Jazz Giants are a national treasure! Apart from some sound problems this is a great live-gig! Dig/Enjoy folks. G’day & Cheers!

[bobblues]

Grew up with this man´s sound. And played a set with him ( i play tenor also) on HIS gig. i was really
honored.

[brassyjazzful]

WOW! 92 and still blowing! This man has composed some of my favorite tunes.

[charlesarmstrong]

Emmet has always had the most stunning arrangements. Apart from his exceptional ability as a pianist, he has always had the ability to create arrangements on the fly. Taking nothing away from his superb Trio.

[jeffreycraven]

Wow, Benny Golson; glad he's still around. Got to get to bed, but I hope when I awake I hear "Along Came Betty".

[davidcox]

'I remember Clifford'. I've always loved this melody. I like even more now that I know the story behind it. Gotta learn to play it.

[sonicflash]

Blessed to meet this man twice, and shake his hand twice. I have his autograph on “Gone with Golson”. Hopefully someday soon a third time!

[davideastlee]

This is impossible in 2021 to have such great musicians playing SO tasty and with the right feeling. Gives hope and thank you...

[Meira_A]

The Chatzi Kaddish — yes, brother….the liturgy never sounded so good. Overwhelms my Sephardic soul.
the joy is universal 🌍💃🏽... ואמרו אמן

[dominikgarbauer]

I had the pleasure of playing with Mr. Golson in a week-long workshop 10 years ago. He's just the sweetest guy, always encouraging young musicians, always telling stories.

[IntrepidFox]

54:05 nice to see Russell Hall being appreciated. Amazing player.

[adrianmoses]

Adding to my last post, yesterday was my birthday and what a great present this is to be able to listen to these great musicians. I have been a jazz fan for around 67 years and I can say that the future of our great music is in very safe hands. Thank you & mazel & baruchas to all of you

[caribou]

:: The only thing I see is love everywhere on that stage. In Benny Golson's speeches, his handshake after Emmet's solo, in the other musicians' eyes and their craft. ::

[alansenzaki]

First song shades of ahmad jamal, vernell fournier, israel crosby. Master Mr. Benny Golson !!!

[adrianmoses]

Very fond memories of Mr Golson at Ronnie Scott's Club, London. A great privilege for me to hear one of the greatest jazz musicians of all time