Album Details
Title: Ben and Sweets Artist: Ben Webster with Harry Edison Release Date: 6/6/1962 Re-Released On: 0/0/1962 Label: CBS, Columbia, Sbme Special MKTS. Duration: 39:43 Album Type(s): Instrumental UPCs: 074644085327, 886972453729, 074644085341 Genre: Jazz Style: Traditional Pop 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 |
Additional Releases
| Year | Type | Label | Catalog # | | 2008 | CD | Sbme Special MKTS. | 724537 | | 1995 | CD | CBS | 460413-2 | | 1990 | CD | Columbia | CK-40853 |
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Review
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
Credits
| Name | Credits | | Allen Weinberg | Design | | Ben Webster | Main Performer, Saxophone | | Benny Carter | Performer | | Clarence Johnston | Drums | | George Duvivier | Bass | | Hank Jones | Piano | | Harry "Sweets" Edison | Trumpet, Performer | | Larry Keyes | Engineer | | Michael Berniker | Producer | | Michael Brooks | Producer | | Mike Beniker | Producer | | Mort Goode | Liner Notes |
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