Product DescriptionFrom Bebop to Big Band, Funk to Monk, this comprehensive CD showcases The Many Moods of Benny Golson. Whether playing his original tunes or interpreting standards from Duke Ellington or John Coltrane, saxophonist / composer Benny Golson illustrates the diverse genius that has made him one of the most influential artists in modern music and an unquestionable giant of Jazz. The album also features performances by Branford Marsalis, Art Farmer, Monty Alexander, Curtis Fuller, Marvin Smitty Smith, Nat Adderley, Mulgrew Miller, and many more. Philadelphia native Benny Golson (whose performance on this CD with Branford Marsalis was nominated for a Grammy award) is every bit as famous for his compositional brilliance as the sound of his tenor saxophone; and this release from Benny aptly showcases both. This CD, Benny Golson: The Many Moods of Benny Golson showcases the musical vision, virtuosic playing, and triumphant leadership that have made Golson one of the preeminent personalities in the Music world!