Benny Golson Master Class

In this jazz masterclass video lesson, tenor sax giant Benny Golson interacts with students and discusses the elements of his life and artistry. Recorded and filmed on April 25, 2005, at Loyola University in New Orleans, it's a unique opportunity to hear one of the greats give his take on creating and performing music throughout his career. Songs performed include "Along Came Betty," "Blue 'n' Boogie," "Cool Mean Joe (Killer Joe)," and "Whisper Not."

Introduction

• Introduction by Tom Piazza (07:30) - We are welcomed to the master class by jazz historian Tom Piazza.

Benny Golson Performance

• Along Came Betty (13:33) - Benny Golson gives a performance of the song "Along Came Betty."

• Blue-n-Boogie (13:53) - Benny performs "Blue-n-Boogie."

• Cool Mean Joe (Killer Joe) (12:39) - Next, Benny performs the song "Cool Mean Joe (Killer Joe)."

• Whisper Not (10:14) - Benny plays the song "Whisper Not."

Interview of Benny Golson

• Interview Pt. 1 (20:49) - Tom Piazza does an on-stage interview of Benny Golson.

• Interview Pt. 2 (18:40) - Tom's interview of benny continues.

• Interview Pt. 3 (17:44) - Tom wraps up his interview with Benny.

Student Performance

• Student Composition (09:03) - The band comprised of students gives a performance of one of their original compositions.

• The Street Lamp that Saved My Life (11:52) - Next, the student band performs a song written by one of their own called "The Street Lamp that Saved My Life."

• Cool Mean Joe (07:23) - Next, the students play "Cool Mean Joe."

Special Features

• Pre-Show Interview (16:39) - The students are interviewed prior to the master class.

• Post-Show Interview (06:35) - After the master class, the students are interviewed again to get their immediate thoughts.

Credits

• Credits (00:53) - Production Credits