Title: Soulmates Artist: Ben Webster & Joe Zawinul Release Date: 9/20/1963 Re-Released On: 10/14/1963 Label: JVC Victor, Ojc, Riverside/OJC Duration: 42:03 Album Type(s): Instrumental UPCs: 025218610926, 4988002509188, 0090204064038, 0090204872039, 025218010917, 025218010924, 025218010948, 025218610940, 090204872039, 4988002399574 Genre: Jazz Styles: Mainstream Jazz, 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

Year Type Label Catalog # 2006 CD JVC Victor 41656 2001 CD Ojc 201092 2000 CD JVC Victor 60514 1995 CD Ojc 201092 1992 CD Riverside/OJC OJCCD-109-2 ------ CD Riverside/OJC 109

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What initially seems like an unlikely pairing for this session delivers on its unique pedigree with performances that do full justice to tenor legend Ben Webster and to the then up and coming pianist Joe Zawinul. Recorded in 1963 while the pianist was a member of the Cannonball Adderley Sextet, the session came about as a result of Webster's and Zawinul's sharing a New York apartment for several months. It's actually billed as Zawinul's first session as leader and Webster's last in the U.S. before his move to Europe. The tunes generally keep to mid-tempos, a pace that affords Webster the opportunity to wield the gentler side of his legendary sound. His rich, nuanced tone and magnificent phrasing are superbly in evidence. Listeners only familiar with Zawinul's soul-jazz side with Adderley and later his pioneering synthesizer work with Weather Report may be surprised at his eloquent playing here in a classic style right out of Tommy Flanagan or Red Garland. The presence of Thad Jones -- a legend in his own right -- on cornet for four tacks is a bonus. With a rhythm section rounded out by the slightly lesser legends of drummer Philly Joe Jones and bassist Sam Jones, alternating with Richard Davis, there isn't one false step on this set. It may tend to the mellower side of things, but that simply means there's more opportunity to luxuriate in Webster's peerless sound. ~ Jim Todd, All Music Guide

Name Credits Ben Webster Main Performer, Sax (Tenor), Saxophone Benny Carter Performer Gary Hobish Digital Remastering Joe Zawinul Performer, Piano Ken Deardoff Cover Design Orrin Keepnews Producer, Liner Notes Philly Joe Jones Drums, ? Richard Davis Bass, ? Sam Jones ?, Bass Thad Jones ?, Cornet