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| Born: Apr 16, 1923 in Chicago, IL | Avg.User Rating: 14 Ratings |
| Died: Mar 23, 1977 in San Diego, CA |
| Genre: Jazz |
| Styles: Bop, Swing |
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| Biography: Bennie Green was one of the few trombonists of the 1950s who played in a style not influenced by J.J. Johnson (Bill Harris was another). His witty sound and full tone looked backwards to the swing era yet was open to the influence of R&B. After playing locally in Chicago, he was with the Earl Hines Orchestra ...Read full biography |
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Released: 1955 Label: Fantasy Inc. Critics' Rating:  Bennie Green, one of the few trombonists of the 1950s not to sound somewhat like a J.J. Johnson clone, always had a likable and humorous style. He blends in well with tenor saxophonist Charlie Rouse on ...Read full reviewReleased: 1951 Label: Prestige/OJC Critics' Rating:  This bebop era trombone sampler provides a perfect way to hear early sides by J.J. Johnson, Kai Winding, and Bennie Green. Johnson appropriately kicks thing off, demonstrating his innovative adaptation ...Read full review
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