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Ben Webster Plays Duke Ellington

Label 2xHD - Storyville

Artists Ben Webster

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For many people Ben Webster is indelibly linked with the name of Duke Ellington. Ben had a long and distinguished career, of which his work with Duke was only a small part, but the crucial exposure just as he reached musical maturity was given by Ellington, and that maturity was hastened by the challenge of playing with Ellington. Yet he also gave a lot to the band and to the continuing Ellington tradition. That connection is featured on Ben Webster Plays Duke Ellington. Ben Webster created the role of the tenor saxophone with Duke. Before he joined for his longest stay (in January 1940), there had been no expectation of significant tenor contributions – despite Ben’s previous brief encounters in 1935 and 1936. But, in far less time than the 3 ½ years he remained, Ben had made the tenor an Ellingtonian voice almost as strong as Johnny Hodges and Harry Carney on alto and baritone. His departure left a huge hole in Duke’s music, which was filled by a series of heavyweight soloists including Al Sears, Jimmy Forrest, Don Byas, Ben again, and the great Paul Gonsalves. Ben Webster, Tenor Saxophone   

Tracklist

Total time: 47:17

1. Perdido
08:39
2. Johnny Come Lately
04:47
3. In a Mellow Tone
06:58
4. Cottontail
04:56
5. Rockin' Rhythm
05:39
6. Things Ain't What They Used to Be
03:05
7. Stompy Jones
05:34
8. Cottontail
03:19
9. Bojangles
04:20

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Additional Information

Label
2xHD - Storyville
SKU
2XHDST1122
Qualities
DSD 128, DSD 256, FLAC 192 kHz, FLAC 96 kHz, DSD 64
Channels
2ch Stereo
Artists
Ben Webster
Composers
Ellington, Strayhorn, Tizol
Conductors
Ray Pitts, Ib Glindeman, Niels Jorgen Steen
Genres
Jazz
Original Recording Format
Analog
Release Date
September 02, 2018
  • Not Available on SACD

Reviews

AllMusic

Scott Yanow

Although he was only a member of Duke Ellington's Orchestra for three years, tenor-saxophonist Ben Webster was linked with Duke Ellington throughout his career.

This release features the great tenor playing nine songs associated with Ellington. The music is drawn from five separate sessions including trio gigs with pianists Kenny Drew and Teddy Wilson and three with The Danish Radio Band.

The emphasis is on uptempo pieces such as "Perdido," "Rockin' in Rhythm" and "Stompy Jones;" a special highlight are the two very different versions of "Cottontail."
Ben Webster Plays Duke Ellington

Ben Webster Plays Duke Ellington

€29,99 EUR

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