Released 1958 | Length 39:37 Release date 1958 | |
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Recorded December 19 & 23, 1957Reeves Sound Studios, New York City Similar Benny Golson albums, Jazz albums | ||
Out of the past
The Modern Touch is the second album by saxophonist Benny Golson featuring performances recorded in late 1957 and originally released on the Riverside label.
Contents
Reception
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow states: "Excellent playing on an above-average set that defines the modern mainstream of 1957 jazz."
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
Songs
1Out Of The PastBenny Golson Sextet6:27
2ReunionBenny Golson Sextet7:20
3Venetian BreezeBenny Golson Sextet5:41
References
The Modern Touch Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA