Ben Webster: 1953-1954

構成数 : 1枚
合計収録時間 : 00:00:00
Personnel: Ben Webster (tenor saxophone); Herb Ellis, Barney Kessel (guitar); Mac Crepper, Rudy Sims, Richard Dickler, Milton Lomask, David Novales (strings); Sam Rubinwich (flute, alto saxophone); Tony Scott (clarinet); Benny Carter (alto saxophone); Sidney Brown (baritone saxophone); Daniel Elliott, Harry "Sweets" Edison (trumpet); Eddie Bert (trombone); Oscar Peterson, Teddy Wilson, Billy Strayhorn, Billy Taylor (piano); Jo Jones All Stars , J.C. Heard , Louie Bellson, Alvin Stoller (drums). Liner Note Author: Anatol Schenker. Recording information: Los Angeles, CA (01/22/1953-05/28/1954); New York, NY (01/22/1953-05/28/1954). Arrangers: Johnny Richards ; Ralph Burns. Robust, soulful, and stunningly lyrical (especially on ballads), Ben Webster is one of the giants of the tenor sax. The French Classics label does its usual excellent job of compiling chronological recordings on BEN WEBSTER 1953-1954. Taken from sessions near the beginning of his career, these small-group dates show off Webster's formidable chops to fine effect. The fare is primarily hard-swinging bop, and the repertoire, which includes well-worn standards like "My Funny Valentine," "Tenderly," and "Pennies from Heaven," is given a shot in the arm by the verve and vitality of the players.