Person in history
Benny Golson
Benny Golson, American saxophonist and composer (born 1929)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2024 · September 21
Their story
Who they were
Benny Golson, American saxophonist and composer (born 1929)
Why this date
Benny Golson appears on our September 21 calendar for 2024 as a death entry.
Sources
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Questions about Benny Golson
When did Benny Golson die?
September 21 2024.
Who else was born on this day?
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