Northwestern University Jazz Ensemble
Whisper Not—The Music of Benny Golson
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 7:30pm CDT
Galvin Recital Hall
Darius Hampton, conductor
Known for his unique voice as both a saxophonist and composer, Benny Golson rose to prominence in the 1950s playing in the bands of such renowned artists as Lionel Hampton, Dizzy Gillespie, and Art Blakey. He wrote popular jazz standards including “Killer Joe,” “Along Came Betty,” “I Remember Clifford,” and “Whisper Not.” Golson was recognized as an NEA Jazz Master in 1996, and he is the last surviving jazz artist captured in the famous 1958 photograph “A Great Day in Harlem.” Join the new Northwestern University Jazz Ensemble in a celebration of Golson’s music.
Benny Golson (arr. Diego Rivera), Stablemates
Benny Golson (arr. Diego Rivera), “Along Came Betty”
Benny Golson (arr. Darius Hampton), Are You Real?
Benny Golson (arr. Derrick Gardner), Blues on My Mind
Benny Golson (arr. Diego Rivera), “Whisper Not”
Benny Golson (arr. Sean Deegan), “I Remember Clifford”
Benny Golson (arr. Darius Hampton), Blues March
Benny Golson (arr. Darius Hampton), “Killer Joe”
Tickets are $8 for the general public and $5 for students with valid ID.
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70 Arts Circle Drive
Evanston, IL 60208
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Located in the Ryan Center for the Musical Arts, this 400-seat hall features a 40-foot glass wall offering views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline. Undulating walls of Forest Stewardship Council–certified wood, covered with a thin layer of African moabi wood, provide optimal acoustics, and the hall is equipped with state-of-the-art sound and video equipment for recording.