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Benny Golson
1929 - 2024
Benny Golson
1929 - 2024
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BORN
1929
DIED
2024
Benny Golson Obituary
Benny Golson was a tenor saxophonist and composer whose work helped define the sound of hard bop and whose compositions have since become standards in the world of jazz.
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Read the full obituary in Legacy's headline news section.
(Photo: Gari Garaialde/Redferns)
19 Entries
Joe & Mira Fayad Roman
May 24, 2025
Rest In Peace Benny Golson
It was a blessing knowing you and having you as our friend a chosen family saying goodbye isn't easy for us
So I will say Instead, Rest IN Peace our beloved friend chosen family we miss you and look forward in seeing you again.
even though you have gone from our sight, you will never go away from our heart and the memories and love you shared with our family doesn't end with death.
only the reminders the sadness of losing you our friend chosen family while you Rest IN Peace
we are truly sorry for our loss, words cannot express the depth of sorrow we feel for our beloved friend chosen family Benny Golson RIP.
ROBERTO ROMEO
February 8, 2025
He was the kindest and an amazing composer, great friend, I am going to miss you very much
Tony
December 21, 2024
My heartfelt condolences are offered to the family, many, many friends, colleagues and devoted army fans of Mr. Benny Golson. Mr. Benny Golson was a tenor saxophonist and composer whose work helped define the sound of hard bop and whose compositions have since become standards in the world of jazz. He was greatly admired by many fellow artists and all those who knew him. May the love and many, many special memories you shared with your devoted loved one show how much your life was touched by him. May the God of comfort bless your grieving hearts with strength, loving kindness and peace as the world copes with the loss of Mr. Benny Golson. May his music and legacy keep his memory alive forever. Thank you for Mr. Benny Golson's contribution to the jazz industry.
Tiane Jones
October 27, 2024
He was an Awesome Teacher of the Bible at Wilshire Hgts Congregation where I attended in the 90s. We could always approach him...very common sense and generous of his heart. True love for his wife and daughter.
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Delight Schwartz
October 16, 2024
In respect and admiration for a life well lived..we met at Rico Reeds. R.I.P.
Kenny Bond
October 15, 2024
I first met Benny Golson around '97 through another legendary trumpet player Dr Donaldson Byrd. I became good friends with his son Bobby and saw him perform a couple more times in Wilmington,DE. R.I.P. my brother!
"Ken-Do"
Martha Sammaciccia Walton
October 14, 2024
Dear Benny,
I pray your journey “home” will bring you peace and joy! Thank you for everything. Cedar & I loved travelling with you & Bobbi❤.
Wendy Golson
October 10, 2024
Never got a chance to meet him but my grand dad spoke highly of him. R.I.P
Ken-Do Bond
October 4, 2024
My thoughts and prayers are with my good friend Bobby Golson and his family. The world has lost another legendary saxophonist who I highly admired. Much love and respect Mr Benny,
"Ken-Do"
Ken-Do Bond
October 4, 2024
RA
September 26, 2024
Mr. Golson was so very talented not just as a musician but a composer as well. Amazing music. His talent will be missed. Prayers for the Golson family, God be with you.
Nevielles Brooks
September 25, 2024
Dear Golson family,
His example as lover of Jehovah was reflected throughout his life. I always appreciated how music was his love but not his lifestyle . It was apart of the full balanced man. Can´t wait to become better acquainted in the New World to come.
Your email pal .
Michael Hudson
September 25, 2024
As a saxophonist, I have enjoyed listening to you and playing your wonderful compositions for many years. There will never be another Benny Golson. Also, your cousin is married to my cousin which makes us family. R.I.P. to one of music’s greatest icons.
Mr. Jr.
September 25, 2024
My condolences.
Lea Golson
September 24, 2024
To my Pop Pop may you S.I.P I will always remember our last talk love baby girl (that's what he called me)
RR
September 24, 2024
An amazing saxophonist, so extremely talented. His contributions to jazz are unmatched and unforgettable. Sincere condolences to the Golson family. May God be with you all in your time of loss.
Barbara Williams Pearl Williams Garyville Louisiana
September 24, 2024
With deepest condolences sympathy. From Pearl Williams and Barbara Williams of Garyville Louisiana
JF
September 24, 2024
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Elizabeth Bell
September 23, 2024
RIP Benny
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