Ben Webster - Soul Of - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Initially trained as a violinist and pianist (the latter to such an extent he would actually record several albums), Ben Webster made his name as a tenor saxophonist, widely regarded as one of the most influential jazz proponents of the instrument. Whilst perhaps best known for his spell with Duke Ellington, Ben would later branch out and record a series of highly impressive albums under his own name, commencing with 1953's aptly titled King of the Tenors'. Soulville was originally released on Verve in 1957 and unites Ben with the Oscar Peterson Trio on a nine track journey, of which five of the tracks are ballads. And whilst the backing ensemble is undoubtedly first class, it is Ben's playing that holds the ear. Hallmark.

From 1944, w. Oran InchHot LipsInch Page, Clyde Hart, Charlie Drayton, and Denzil Best, 14+ cuts from February 8, 1944. Album Tracks 1. Teezol 2. Don't Blame Me 3. 'Nuff Said 4. Tea for Two 5. Woke Up Clipped 6. I Surrender Dear 7. Dirty Deal 8. The Horn 9. And Alternate Takes of Woke Up Clipped 10. Teezol 11. 'Nuff Said 12. The Horn 13. Dirty Deal 14. Don't Blame Me and Tea for Two

Album Tracks 1. Johnny Come Lately 4 49 (A) (Billy Strayhorn) 2. You'd Be So Nice to Come Home to 4 20 (B) (Cole Porter) 3. Stompy Jones 3.37 (C) (Duke Ellington) 4. Cotton Tail 3 34 (C) (Duke Ellington) 5. Going Home 3 50 (D) (Trad.) 6. Come Sunday 3 52 (D) (Duke Ellington) 7. Our Blues 6 26 (E) (Bent Schjf-Ben Webster) 8. I Got It Bad and That Ain't Good 8 23 (E) (Duke Ellington) 9. C Jam Blues 9 32 (F) (Duke Ellington) 10. Stardust 6 20 (G) (Hoagy Carmichael) 11. In a Mellotone 6 58 (G) (Duke Ellington) 12. Sunday 6 08 (H) (Conn-Miller-Kreuger-Styne) 13. Old Folks 6 49 (I) (Robinson-Hill)