Bennie Green

Born: Apr 16, 1923 in Chicago, IL

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Died: Mar 23, 1977 in San Diego, CA

Genre: Jazz

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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Blows His Horn

Released: 1955

Label: Fantasy Inc.

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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 review

Trombone by Three

Released: 1951

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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

More Bennie Green albums: Main Albums (18), Compilations (5)

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