Ben Webster — The Verve Years (Compact Jazz) — CD
Immerse yourself in the warm, richly expressive tenor saxophone of jazz legend Ben Webster. This 1992 Verve compilation showcases Webster's unmistakable sound, from tender ballads to lively swing performances. A rewarding introduction to one of jazz's great tenor saxophonists, featuring selections from his celebrated Verve recordings.
Complete 15-Track Listing
- Bounce Blues
- Danny Boy
- Cotton Tail
- Chelsea Bridge
- Prelude to a Kiss
- What Am I Here For?
- Sophisticated Lady
- Who's Got Rhythm?
- Time After Time
- Fajista
- The Touch of Your Lips
- How Deep Is the Ocean (How High Is the Sky)
- When I Fall in Love
- Makin' Whoopee
- Sunday
Five Jazz Facts
- Ben Webster was nicknamed “The Brute and the Beautiful” for his powerful swing playing and tender ballad sound.
- He was a prominent member of Duke Ellington's orchestra during the early 1940s.
- The album draws on recordings from Webster's Verve years.
- Verve released this compilation in 1992 as part of its Compact Jazz series.
- Webster's expressive tenor saxophone made him one of the most distinctive voices of the swing era.
Album Information
Artist: Ben Webster. Album: The Verve Years / Compact Jazz. Year: 1992. Label: Verve Records. Catalog number: 314 513 633-2. UPC: 731451363320. Format: Audio CD. Genre: Jazz, Swing, Ballads.
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