Description
Bennie Green – Bennie Green – Cassette
Bennie Green (1923–1977) was a highly regarded American jazz trombonist known for his contributions to the jazz world during the mid-20th century. He was a prominent figure in the bebop and hard bop eras of jazz and made a significant impact on the development of the trombone as a featured instrument in jazz music.
Green was born in Chicago and began his professional music career in the 1940s. He gained recognition for his virtuosic trombone playing and versatility as a musician. He played with various notable jazz artists and bands, including Earl Hines, Charlie Ventura, and Lionel Hampton.
One of his most notable collaborations was with saxophonist Gene Ammons, and together they recorded a series of successful albums in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Green’s expressive and lyrical trombone style made him a sought-after sideman in the jazz scene.
While he didn’t release a significant number of albums as a bandleader, Bennie Green’s work as a sideman and his contributions to the jazz trombone repertoire earned him a place in jazz history. His recordings and performances continue to be appreciated by jazz enthusiasts, and he remains a respected figure in the genre.
Brand new, never played and still sealed in the factory plastic seal
Bainbridge Records
Track Listing
Sometimes I’m Happy
Its Time
In My Solitude
Sonnys Crip
Cool Struttin
And That I’m So In Love
