Trombonists · 1923–1977

Bennie Green

American jazz trombonist (1923–1977)

Born: 16 April 1923
Chicago
Died: 23 March 1977
San Diego
Country: United States
Record labels: Blue Note, Prestige
Discography: 15 albums

Biography

Bennie Green was a jazz musician who played trombone. Bennie Green was born on 16 April 1923 in Chicago and died on 23 March 1977 in San Diego. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Blue Note and Prestige. The discography here lists 15 albums, from “Modern Jazz Trombones Volume Two” (1951) to “The 45 Session” (1985).

Bennie Green (April 16, 1923 – March 23, 1977) was an American jazz trombonist. Born in Chicago, Illinois, United States, Green worked in the orchestras of Earl Hines and Charlie Ventura, and recorded as bandleader through the 1950s and 1960s. According to critic Scott Yanow of AllMusic, Green's style straddled swing music and soul, making him one of the few trombonists of the 1950s and '60s uninfluenced by the pioneering sound of J.J. Johnson. Green relocated to Las Vegas, where he played in hotel bands for the last decade of his career, though he made occasional appearances at jazz festivals. He died on March 23, 1977.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Modern Jazz Trombones Volume Two 1951

Bennie Green Blows His Horn 1955

Bennie Green With Art Farmer 1956

Blow Your Horn 1956

Kai and Jay / Bennie Green With Strings 1956

Walking Down 1956

Back on the Scene 1958

Soul Stirrin' 1958

The Swingin'est 1958

Walkin' & Talkin' 1959

Bennie Green 1961

Hornful of Soul 1961

The 45 Session 1985

Minor Revelation

Swings The Blues

Historic 78 rpm records

Coastin' with J. C. J. C. Heard & His Orch. · Wardell Gray · Tate Huston · Joe Newman ·… · 1948 archive.org ↗
Sugar Hips J. C. Heard & His Orch. · Wardell Gray · Tate Huston · Joe Newman ·… · 1948 archive.org ↗
SUGAR HIPS J. C. HEARD & HIS ORCH. · Wardell Gray · Tate Huston · Wardell Grey… · 1948 archive.org ↗
COASTIN' WITH J. C. J. C. HEARD & HIS ORCH. · Wardell Gray · Tate Huston · Joe Newman ·… · 1948 archive.org ↗
La Vie En Rose Bennie Green and Orchestra · Bud Johnson · Louiguy · Piaf · 1950 archive.org ↗
Blues is Green Bennie Green and Orchestra · Bud Johnson · B. Green · 1950 archive.org ↗
Cherry Nick Esposito & His Orchestra · Nick Esposito · Ray Brown · Oscar… · 1953 archive.org ↗
San Fransisco Blues Nick Esposito & His Orchestra · Nick Esposito · Ray Brown · Oscar… · 1953 archive.org ↗

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Bennie Green play?

Bennie Green is known for playing trombone.

When and where was Bennie Green born?

Bennie Green was born 16 April 1923 in Chicago.

What are Bennie Green's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Modern Jazz Trombones Volume Two (1951), Bennie Green Blows His Horn (1955), Bennie Green With Art Farmer (1956), Blow Your Horn (1956) and Kai and Jay / Bennie Green With Strings (1956).

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