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American jazz bassist From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Joseph Rupert Benjamin (November 4, 1919 – January 26, 1974) was an American jazz bassist.
Born in Atlantic City, New Jersey, Benjamin played with many jazz musicians in a variety of idioms. Early in his career he played in the big bands of Artie Shaw, Fletcher Henderson, Sy Oliver, and Duke Ellington.
Later credits include work with Roland Kirk, Hank Garland, Dave Brubeck, Marian McPartland, Louis Armstrong (in his later years), Mal Waldron, Jo Jones, Gary Burton, Sarah Vaughan, Roy Haynes, Art Taylor, and Brother Jack McDuff.
Benjamin never recorded as a leader.
With Bob Brookmeyer
With Kenny Burrell
With Dave Brubeck
With Duke Ellington
With Dizzy Gillespie
With Barry Harris
With Roy Haynes
With Roland Kirk
With Gary McFarland
With Carmen McRae
With Gerry Mulligan
With Jerome Richardson
With Al Sears
With Joya Sherrill
With Rex Stewart
With Sonny Stitt
With Buddy Tate
With Clark Terry
With The Three Playmates
With Sarah Vaughan
With Mal Waldron
With Kai Winding
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