Jazz
(The 2 CDs actually contain the tracks from three LPs:
"The Soul Of Ben Webster" by Ben Webster
"Gee, Baby, Ain't I Good To You" by Harry Edison
"Blues-a-Plenty" by Johnny Hodges)
In addition to THE SOUL OF BEN WEBSTER, this compilation includes Harry Edison's GEE, BABY AIN'T I GOOD TO YOU and Johnny Hodges' BLUES A-PLENTY in their entirety.Recorded in Hollywood, California and New York in 1957 and 1958. Originally released as three separate LPs on Verve (8359), (8211) and (6123). Includes liner notes by Francis Davis and original release liner notes by Benny Green and Nat Hentoff.This two-CD set is slightly misnamed. Not only does it feature the tenor stylings of the great Ben Webster, it also contains a full album by trumpeter Harry "Sweets" Edison called GEE, BABY AIN'T I GOOD TO YOU and altoist Johnny Hodges' full LP, BLUES A-PLENTY. Webster appears on Edison's album but does not play on all of Hodges'. In fact, he sits out on five of the eleven Hodges tracks. The music itself is all quite memorable, featuring notables such as trumpeters Art Farmer and Roy Eldridge, pianists Oscar Peterson and Billy Strayhorn, and trombonist Vic Dickenson. Indeed, this album boasts many legends, and with this caliber of musicianship, you can't go wrong. Highlights include Webster's composition, "Ev's Mad" Sweets Edison's "Blues for Bill Basie," and Hodges' "Honey Hill." On the latter, Roy Eldridge reaches into the stratosphere, playing high notes with great precision.
From Muze.
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Bass - Jimmy Woode (tracks: CD2: 4-14) , Milt Hinton (tracks: CD1: 1-7) , Ray Brown (tracks: CD1: 8-12; CD2: 1-3)
Drums - Alvin Stoller (tracks: CD1: 8-12; CD2: 1-3) , Dave Bailey (tracks: CD1: 1-7) , Sam Woodyard (tracks: CD2: 4-14)
Guitar - Barney Kessel (tracks: CD1: 8, 9, 12; CD2: 1, 3) , Herb Ellis (tracks: CD1: 10, 11; CD2: 2) , Mundell Lowe (tracks: CD1: 1-7)
Piano - Billy Strayhorn (tracks: CD2: 4-14) , Jimmy Jones (3) (tracks: CD1: 1-7) , Oscar Peterson (tracks: CD1: 8-12; CD2: 1-3)
Saxophone [Alto] - Johnny Hodges (tracks: CD2: 4-14)
Saxophone [Tenor] - Ben Webster (tracks: CD1: 2, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; CD2: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13) , Harold Ashby (tracks: CD1: 1, 3, 4, 6, 7)
Trombone - Vic Dickenson (tracks: CD2: 5, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13)
Trumpet - Art Farmer (tracks: CD1: 1, 3, 4, 6, 7) , Harry Edison (tracks: CD1: 8-12; CD2: 1-3) , Roy Eldridge (tracks: CD2: 5, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13)
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CD1-01. Fajista 3:40
CD1-02. Chelsea Bridge 3:38
CD1-03. Charlotte's Piccolo 15:29
CD1-04. Coal Train 4:07
CD1-05. When I Fall In Love 4:57
CD1-06. Ev's Mad 4:21
CD1-07. Ash 8:21
CD1-08. Blues For The Blues 4:49
CD1-09. Blues For Piney Brown 7:37
CD1-10. Moonlight In Vermont 3:56
CD1-11. Taste On The Place 7:02
CD1-12. Blues For The Blues (Previously Unissued) 5:52
CD2-01. Gee, Baby, Ain't I Good To You? 3:31
CD2-02. Blues For Bill Basie 9:30
CD2-03. You're Getting To Be A Habit With Me 6:50
CD2-04. I Didn't Know About You 3:31
CD2-05. Reelin' And Rockin' 9:37
CD2-06. Gone With The Wind 3:17
CD2-07. Honey Hill 4:02
CD2-08. Blues-a-Penty 3:21
CD2-09. Don't Take Your Love From Me 3:40
CD2-10. Saturday Afternoon Blues 5:58
CD2-11. Satin Doll 5:01
CD2-12. Cool Your Motor 3:36
CD2-13. Reelin' And Rockin' (Previously Unissued) 9:40
CD2-14. Don't Take Your Love From Me (Previously Unissued) 4:58
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