BENNY GOLSON — Turning Point (1963-2002) RM | Immortal Jazz On Mercury Series – 20 | FLAC (tracks) 24-44.1Hz

Renamed Turning Point upon one of its reissues, this quartet set for tenor saxophonist Benny Golson was the beginning of the close of an era. Within a year, Golson would be working full-time as a writer in the studios, and he de-emphasized his playing until making a comeback in the late 1970s. Golson is heard on this LP for one of the last times playing in his original Don Byas/Lucky Thompson-influenced style. Joined by pianist Wynton Kelly, bassist Paul Chambers and drummer Jimmy Cobb, Golson performs two originals, plus five superior standards, including "How Am I To Know," "Three Little Words" and "Alone Together." A rewarding but sadly out-of-print set. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1 How Am I To Know 3:47
 (Dorothy Parker / Jack King)
2 (I'm Afraid) The Masquerade Is Over 4:38
 (Herb Magidson / Allie Wrubel)
3 Dear Kathy 4:46
 (Benny Golson) 
4 Three Little Words 4:38
 (Ruby & Kalmer)
5 Turning Point 3:56
 (Benny Golson) 
6 Stella By Starlight 4:50
 (Victor Young / Ned Washington)
7 Alone Together 7:30
 (Dietz & Schwatz)
Credits :
Bass – Paul Chambers
Drums – Jimmy Cobb
Piano – Wynton Kelly
Tenor Saxophone – Benny Golson