Ben Webster – King of the Tenors (AS Verve Vinyl LP)

Ben Webster’s King of the Tenors on 180g LP. Remastered and Transferred from Analog Tapes. Pressed at QRP and Packaged in Deluxe Gatefold Packaging.

Originally released as The Consummate Artistry of Ben Webster for the Norgran label in 1954, Norman Granz changed the title to King of the Tenors and re-released the album on his newly minted Verve Records in 1957. Accompanied on the session by the Oscar Peterson Trio throughout, along with Benny Carter and Harry “Sweets” Edison on several tracks, Webster’s level of artistry shines across the broad selection of repertoire from the album opener, “Tenderly” to Duke Ellington’s “Cottontail.” This album is a great entry point anyone interested in Ben Webster as it presents a solid selection of his playing.

This Verve Series features transfers from analog tapes and remastered 180-gram vinyl in deluxe gatefold packaging.

Musicians:
Ben Webster – Tenor Saxophone
Benny Carter – Alto Saxophone
Harry Edison – Trumpet
Oscar Peterson – Piano
Ray Brown – Bass
Herb Ellis – Guitar
Barney Kessel – Guitar
Alvin Stoller – Drums
J.C. Heard – Drums

Side A:

1. Tenderly
2. Jive at Six
3. Don’t Get Around Much Any More
4. That’s All

Side B:

1. Bounce Blues
2. Pennies from Heaven
3. Cottontail
4. Danny Boy