The Modern Touch
The Modern Touch is the second album by saxophonist Benny Golson featuring performances recorded in late 1957 and originally released on the Riverside label.[2]
| The Modern Touch | ||||
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| Studio album by The Benny Golson Sextet | ||||
| Released | 1958 | |||
| Recorded | December 19 & 23, 1957 Reeves Sound Studios, New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 39:37 | |||
| Label | Riverside RLP 12-256 | |||
| Producer | Orrin Keepnews | |||
| Benny Golson chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   |
Reception
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow states: "Excellent playing on an above-average set that defines the modern mainstream of 1957 jazz."[1]
Track listing
All compositions by Benny Golson except as indicated
- "Out of the Past" - 6:22
- "Reunion" (Gigi Gryce) - 7:14
- "Venetian Breeze" - 5:38
- "Hymn to the Orient" (Gryce) - 4:07
- "Namely You" (Gene de Paul, Johnny Mercer) - 4:42
- "Blues on Down" - 11:34
Personnel
References
- Yanow, S. Allmusic review, accessed June 25, 2012.
- Benny Golson discography accessed June 25, 2012
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