Ben Webster with Harry Edison - Ben and Sweets

Title: Ben and Sweets Artist: Ben Webster with Harry Edison Release Date: 1962 Re-Released On: 2/1/2008 Label: Sbme Special Mkts., Columbia Duration: 39:43 Album Type(s): Instrumental UPCs: 074644085327, 886972453729, 074644085341 Genre: Jazz Styles: Traditional Pop, Jazz Instrument, Saxophone Jazz Moods: Amiable/Good-Natured, Earthy, Exuberant, Joyous, Complex, Elegant, Freewheeling, Passionate, Stylish, Boisterous, Gentle Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 0 Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1

1. Better Go
2. How Long Has This Been Going On?
3. Kitty
4. My Romance
5. Did You Call Her Today
6. Embraceable You

Year Type Label Catalog # 2008 CD Sbme Special Mkts. 724537 1990 CD Columbia CK-40853

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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. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Name Credits Allen Weinberg Design Ben Webster Saxophone Benny Carter Performer Clarence Johnston Drums George Duvivier Bass Hank Jones Piano Harry "Sweets" Edison Trumpet, Performer Larry Keyes Engineer Michael Berniker Producer, Reissue Producer Michael Brooks Producer Mike Beniker Producer Mort Goode Liner Notes