Benny Golson
Tenor Sax Solo on
Are You Real

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Benny Golson's tenor sax solo is the opening of 4 solos on this recording, followed by Lee Morgan on trumpet. Spanning one chorus of the 36-bar ABAB' form at an up-tempo 214 BPM with a swing feel in E♭, the solo runs approximately 43 seconds. Golson leads the solo section with a single chorus of robust tenor saxophone, his full-bodied tone and thoughtful phrasing reflecting his dual gifts as composer and improviser. Benny Golson was 28 to 29 years old at the time of this 1958 recording.

Benny Golson was 28 to 29 years old at the time.