Benny Golson with Alan Branscombe, Dave Goldberg and Tubby Hayes - Put On A Happy Face

From a 1965 TV appearance, here's Benny Golson leading a British all-star band, featuring Alan Branscombe on piano, Dave Goldberg on guitar and Tubby Hayes on tenor, with sterling support from Allan Ganley on drums. If this doesn't make you want to put on a happy face, check your pulse. Also visible in the clip are Jimmy Deuchar and Stan Roderick in the trumpets, Keith Christie and Ken Wray in the trombones and Don Honeywill and Frank Reidy in the reeds.

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• Benny
• Golson
• Put
• On
• Happy
• Face

[petergmo63]

Good to be reminded of Alan Branscombe - hugely talented but beset with `health' problems.

[legato41]

i was very fortunate to be at this recording ,as the guest of don honeywill who is featured on bass clarinet and baritone sax ,don had taken me under his wing when i wanted to play clarinet at the tender age of ten .don also helped me when i eventually turned pro playing baritone /alto .he was a great musician and a really nice nice guy

[kaferere]

I love this era of British jazz, it brings back such a good feeling especially whenTubby plays. BTW, I have no idea who my Dad was.

[mlgolding]

Hi Dov, I am Michael Golding. Your father was my first cousin. My father was Simon Goldberg. Shirley and I are still in close contact with each other via the internet. She is always pleased to send me anything that turns up relating to your Dad of whom she is so very proud. My wife is Sylvia and our daughter is Kim we live in Sydney Australia. I would be happy to hear from you. Regards Michael

[TheDovidl]

... and my Dad is Dave Goldberg. If you have time to upload more that would be great. Thanks

[vbaadh]

Loved seeing and hearing Dave Goldberg again.  What a talent!

[Julesmunton]

Cheeseford

Thanks so much for this clip, my Dad is Don Honeywill and we have never seen this before

[Henderbeast]

Looks like Bob Efford on tenor (3:24)

[thrip]

Really enjoyed this - thanks for posting!