Benny Golson
Saxophonist

Benny Golson Net Worth

Benny Golson is a renowned jazz saxophonist and NEA Jazz Masters Award winner born on January 25, 1929 in Philadelphia, PA. He has had a long and successful career, playing with the likes of Lionel Hampton and other jazz greats. Golson is considered one of the most influential jazz musicians of the 20th century.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day January 25, 1929
Birth Place Philadelphia, PA
Age 95 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Aquarius

💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M

About

NEA Jazz Masters Award winner and bebop jazz Saxophonist who has played with the likes of Lionel Hampton.

Before Fame

He joined Bull Moose Jackson's rhythm and blues band after graduating from Howard University.

Trivia

He wrote the song 'I Remember Clifford' in memory of his former friend and bandmate, Clifford Brown.

Family Life

He married a woman named Bobbie.

Associated With

He made a cameo in the 2004 Tom Hanks film The Terminal.

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