Recorded at the Columbia 30th Street Studio, New York, on June 6 & 7, 1962
Jazz
The two jazz giants Ben Webster and Harry "Sweets" Edison had long wanted to record an album together, and in 1962, they did. Although associated with two different orchestras (Edison was with Basie and Webster was with Ellington), these two swing kings found that they had a lot in common.
This album features both horn men on three medium tempo blues, "Better Go," "Kitty," and "Did You Call Her Today." Other than this, Webster gets two tenor features, contributing absolutely luscious solos on both "How Long Has This Been Going On," and "My Romance." After listening to these songs, there can be no doubt that Webster is one of the best balladeers jazz has ever produced. Edison gets his moment in the sun too. On the album closer, Sweets plays a wonderful, even fairly modern sounding, rendition of "Embraceable You" using a Harmon mute. The ballads, enhanced by the wonderful harmonic sense of pianist Hank Jones, are the highlight of this release, and show both Webster and Sweets' unbeatable melodic sense.
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Tenor-saxophonist Ben Webster and trumpeter Harry "Sweets" Edison, both veterans of the swing era (although associated with different orchestras), had long wanted to record a full album together. The results, a swinging quintet set with pianist Hank Jones, bassist George Duvivier and drummer Clarence Johnston, are quite rewarding. There are two ballad features for the tenor ("How Long Has This Been Going on" and a beautiful version of "My Romance") and one for Edison ("Embraceable You") along with three medium-tempo collaborations. Nothing unexpected occurs but the melodic music is quite enjoyable.
By Scott Yanow, All Music Guide.
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Ben Webster- (Tenor Sax)
Harry Sweets Edison- (Trumpet)
Hank Jones- (Piano)
George Duvivier- (Bass)
Clarence Johnston- (Drums)
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01. Better Go (Webster) 8:58
02. How Long Has This Been Going On? (G & I Gershwin) 5:31
03. Kitty (Edison) 7:59
04. My Romance (Rogers, Hart) 4:14
05. Did You Call Her Today? (Webster) 8:54
06. Embraceable You (G & I Gershwin) 4:07
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