I'm Always Dancin To The Music

Description

The legend of Philadelphia jazz, Benny Golson, a bebop/hard bop jazz tenor saxophonist, composer, and arranger, has had a long and rich career. He has played with luminaries such as John Coltrane, Dizzy Gillespie, and Art Blakey, to name just a few. His credentials are rock solid, and his skills as a tenor saxophone legend are undisputed. With his 1978 album "I'm Always Dancin' To The Music," Benny Golson takes a unique turn. Primarily known for his hard bop roots and classic compositions like "Whisper Not" and "Killer Joe," Golson ventures into the realms of jazz-funk and disco with this release, reflecting the musical trends of the late 1970s. The title track is a stellar dance groove, holding heavyweight status among aficionados of underground soul, funk, and jazz – a true "rare groove" indeed. Produced by George Butler, whose credentials are nothing short of impressive, it’s no surprise that the instrumental hook of this title track has been sampled numerous times by artists such as Naughty by Nature, Logistics, Leona Lewis, and many others. Everything about this album – the music, the engineering, the mastering – is top-notch, making it somewhat of an audiophile release as well. It’s a true hidden gem that’s worth discovering!