An eloquent account of golsons exceptional lifepresented episodically rather than chronologicallywhisper not includes a dazzling collection of. Not a whisper of despair but loves own prayer sing on until you bring back a thrill of a sentimental tune that died too soon our harmony was lost but you forgave, i forgot whisper not of quarrels past you know weve had our last so now well be on key constantly love will whisper whisper on eternally our harmony was lost but you forgave, i forgot. After helping art blakey revamp his regime with the jazz messengers, he cofounded jazztet with trumpeter art farmer. Benny golson is one of the best composers in the history of jazz, so its not surprising that his autobiography is also one of the best in writing. Whispers of troubles are an echo of the past all it will take to lose my gloom is just a whisper not of rumours but of your love for me. Big band jazz arrangement whisper not benny golson by. Jul 03, 20 listen to your favorite songs from whisper not by benny golson now. Search our free piano sheet music database for more. Sing low, sing clear sweet words in my ear not a whisper of despair but loves own prayer sing on, until you bring back the thrill of a sentimental tune that died too. The compositions of benny golson 1962, vinyl discogs. Stream ad free or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon.
The year is now 1997 and its founding members reunited for a concert in salzau, gernamy in the company of such giants as milt jackson on vibes. He has composed not only jazz standards, including killer joe and along came betty, but also music for films and television, including it takes a thief and mash. Aug 17, 2012 whisper not is a tune written by benny golson. Tony bennett composer supreme, tenor man supreme, jazz man supreme, good guy supreme. The medium swing tempo is about 108 112 bpm and there are no worries about brass range issues. Golson remained strongly associated with the song, calling it the whisper not tour. Tidal is the first global music streaming service with high fidelity sound, hidef video quality, along with expertly curated playlists and original content making it a trusted source for music and culture. It has been recorded over 122 times by artists as diverse as anita oday anita oday sings the winners to roy hargrove on diamond in the rough. Whisper not benny golson and jim merod 335 pages isbn. He is inventive and creative and his work is loved the world over. Golsons account of writing the piece is that i wrote it in boston at george weins storyville club when i was with dizzy gillespies big band.
Although one wishes that both sets could have been reissued in full the cd is just 62 minutes long, it is a joy to have free available again. From 1959 to 1962 golson coled the jazztet with art farmer. Credit goes too to golsons friend jim merod, for making this into a very entertaining book, and a master class in jazz. In 1956, golson wrote whisper not, the first of several of his works that may properly be. Whisper not piano sheet music is funky sheet music take an inner glimpse at this easy to print file. An eloquent account of golsons exceptional lifepresented episodically rather than chronologicallywhisper not includes a dazzling collection of anecdotes, memories. Golson came on the bop scene about a decade later and has been a force ever since, whether playing, composing, arranging, buttressing art blakeys jazz messengers or leading groups of various sizes.
Dec 11, 2007 the jazztet was the brainchild of tenor saxophonist benny golson b. This stellar hard bop sextet lasted for 3 years 195962 being as influential as art blakeys jazz messengers at the time. Golson s account of writing the piece is that i wrote it in boston at george weins storyville club when i was with dizzy gillespies big band. The autobiography of benny golson book for free, please follow instruction step by step until finish. My theory is too weak to look at the changes in longer phrases but im figuring that there must be a scalar approach that covers more than one bar at a time for this wonderful tune. Benny golson is an nea jazz master, composer, arranger, and saxophonist. Sep 20, 2016 whisper not benny golson and jim merod 335 pages isbn. Listen to your favorite songs from whisper not by benny golson now. Benny golson born january 25, 1929 is an american bebophard bop jazz tenor saxophonist, composer, and arranger. Youll find new releases, a discography, his bio, stories about his childhood adventures with john coltrane and more.
Art blakey used this tune while golson was a member of the jazz messengers. Stream ad free with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Free pdf piano sheet music for whisper not ella fitzgerald. View video benny golson the whisper not tour livedvd series dvd performed by benny golson a legend in every sense of the word, benny golson is one of a few jazzmen whose achievements as a composer equal his accomplishments as a saxophonist. Marillia grade 46 this score has been viewed 15916 times. Free is an album by saxophonist benny golson recorded in late 1962 and originally released on the argo label. Love will whisper on eternally why did we listen when they said it wouldnt last gossiping voices made us break up, but you know we still can make up if we forget em all, and answer cupids call its the truth. May 21, 2011 06 whisper not art blakey a groovy night with the magnificent six 1984 duration.
Golson was so moved by the event that he composed the threnody i remember clifford, as a tribute to a fellow musician and friend. Golsons account of writing the song is that i wrote it in boston at george weins storyville club when i was with dizzy gillespies big band. View video benny golson the whisper not tour livedvd. Stream big band jazz arrangement whisper not benny golson by narodi from desktop or your mobile device. This 1998 cd reissues tenorsaxophonist benny golson s excellent free album of 1962 plus seven of the ten selections from his take a number from 1 to 10 project of 1960. Whisper not benny golson sheet music for piano download. Artist profile 16,0,0,0 benny golsons official website.
Benny golson, saxophone player and composer of such classics as whisper not. In 1956, golson wrote whisper not, the first of several of his works that may properly be labeled jazz standards. The premier site for the history and analysis of the standards jazz musicians play the most. Jun 10, 2016 an acclaimed composer, golson also wrote music for hollywood films and television and composed such memorable jazz standards as stablemates, killer joe, and whisper not. Benny golson horizon ahead 2016 full free download by td. The year is now 1997 and its founding members reunited for a concert in salzau, gernamy in the company of such giants as milt jackson on vibes, niels.
Whisper not by benny golson overdrive rakuten overdrive. Benny golson s debut as a leader was recorded at a time when he was better known as a composer than a tenor saxophonist. At 87, golsonan nea jazz masterstill leads small ensembles and. I would recommend using this recording to learn the song. The jazztet was the brainchild of tenor saxophonist benny golson b. Dec 25, 2019 benny golson born january 25, 1929 is an american bebophard bop jazz tenor saxophonist, composer, and arranger.
Pianist tommy flanagan had played with golson before. Whisper not by benny golson on amazon music unlimited. Benny golson is a talented composerarranger whose tenor playing has continued to evolve with time. I would recommend using this recording to learn the. Benny golsons whisper not im trying to figure out if there is a common scale over a few bars and so far ive got different scales on almost every bar. All i would like to say is three cheers for benny golson. Benny golsons debut as a leader was recorded at a time when he was better known as a composer than a tenor saxophonist. He is not only a great musician, but an original and fabulous composer. An acclaimed composer, golson also wrote music for hollywood films and television and composed such memorable jazz standards as stablemates, killer joe, and whisper not. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Whisper not download includes harmonized melody plus chord symbols, suggested fingering, dynamics and pedaling. Download the latest song of lee morgan plays benny golson.
As one of the eight standards benny golson wrote for the jazz repertoire, whisper not is his most recorded jazz standard. Whisper not ella fitzgerald free piano sheet music. At 87, golson an nea jazz masterstill leads small ensembles and fronts big bands who play his charts. It is in a minor key and contains a shout chorus a special chorus between the final solo and the closing head. Blue note cdp 7243 4 94104 2 8 benny golson and the philadelphians swing us sw 8418 benny golson with roger guerin, bobby timmons, lee morgan, ray bryant, philly joe jones recorded in paris and new york 1958. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading whisper not.
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