Homage to the Message Series

Homage to the Message Series

Saturday June 28 doors 6:30pm, show at 7 pm * $10-30

“We are here to have a ball so we want you to leave your worldly troubles outside and come in here and swing.” -Art Blakey

James Zeller and Ramsey Isaacs are excited to turn their attention to the compositions of Benny Golson, renowned tenor saxophonist, composer and Jazz Messenger well known for his contribution of 4 compositions to the album, "Moanin'". 

Benny Golson was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on January 25, 1929. His first instrument was piano, and he was inspired by Brahms and Chopin. He began playing saxophone at age 14, and met and played with John Coltrane, three years his senior, around this time. Another Philly childhood association was with the great saxophonist/composer Jimmy Heath.

Prior to his stint with Art Blakey, Golson played with bands lead by Tadd Dameron's, Lionel Hampton Johnny Hodges, Earl Bostic and Dizzy Gillespie. Post Messengers he…