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On International Jazz Day, Paying Tribute to Benny Golson, Who Went from Howard to Hollywood While Helping to Transform Music
Benny Golson (D.Mus. ’14), a former Howard student and honorary degree recipient, literally wrote the soundtrack for much of the 20th century.
Apr 29, 2026
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On International Jazz Day, Paying Tribute to Benny Golson, Who Went from Howard to Hollywood While Helping to Transform Music
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