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Benny Golson’s New York Scene is the debut album by saxophonist Benny Golson featuring performances recorded in late 1957 and originally released on the Contemporary label.

Track listing:
All compositions by Benny Golson except as indicated.
“Something in B flat” (Ray Bryant) – 6:04
“Whisper Not” – 6:01
“Step Lightly” – 6:54
“Just by Myself” – 4:12
“Blues It” – 6:52
“You’re Mine, You” (Johnny Green, Edward Heyman) – 4:22
“Capri” (Gigi Gryce) – 3:59
“B.G.’s Holiday” – 5:34 Bonus track on CD

Personnel:
Benny Golson – tenor saxophone
Art Farmer – trumpet
Jimmy Cleveland – trombone (tracks 2, 4 & 7)
Julius Watkins – French horn (tracks 2, 4 & 7)
Gigi Gryce – alto saxophone (tracks 2, 4 & 7)
Sahib Shihab – baritone saxophone (tracks 2, 4 & 7)
Wynton Kelly – piano
Paul Chambers – bass
Charlie Persip – drums

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Released: January 1959
Recorded: October 14 & 17, 1957
New York City
Length: 38:24
Label: Contemporary
C 3552
Producer: Nat Hentoff