The Modern Touch is the second album by saxophonist Benny Golson featuring performances recorded in late 1957 and originally released on the Riverside label.Benny Golson discography accessed June 25, 2012
Reception The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow states: "Excellent playing on an above-average set that defines the modern mainstream of 1957 jazz."Yanow, S. Allmusic review, accessed June 25, 2012.
Track listing All compositions by Benny Golson except as indicated "Out of the Past" - 6:22 "Reunion" (Gigi Gryce) - 7:14 "Venetian Breeze" - 5:38 "Hymn to the Orient" (Gryce) - 4:07 "Namely You" (Gene de Paul, Johnny Mercer) - 4:42 "Blues on Down" - 11:34
Personnel Benny Golson - tenor saxophone Kenny Dorham - trumpet J. J. Johnson - trombone Wynton Kelly - piano Paul Chambers - bass Max Roach - drums
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