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| Live at Stampen Stockholm 1969-1973 [ ÉLŐ ] |
| Ben Webster |
első megjelenés éve: 2004
67 perc |
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| (2009)
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CD |
| 6.465 Ft
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| 1. | C Jam Blues
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| 2. | Don't Get Around Much Anymore
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| 3. | The Theme
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| 4. | I Got Rhythm
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| 5. | Satin Doll
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| 6. | Indiana
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| 7. | In A Mellotone
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| 8. | How Long Has This Been Going On
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Jazz / Mainstream Jazz
Ben Webster - Sax (Tenor)
Anders Stefansen Producer
Arne Ryskog Trumpet
Chrisna Morten Layout Design
Ed Thigpen Drums
Fredrik Noron Drums
Henrik Iversen Producer
Lars Sjosten Piano
Red Mitchell Bass
Rolf Ericson Trumpet
Sture Nordin Bass
The music on this CD (8 tunes; 67 min) has never been previously released. The CD contains three sessions with tenor saxophonist Ben Webster, recorded live at the Stampen jazz club in Stockholm, in 1969, 1971 and 1973. On each of these quintet sessions he is joined by at least one of the following major jazz stars: pianist Teddy Wilson, trumpeter Roffe Ericson, bassist Red Mitchell or drummer Ed Thigpen. The repertoire consists of five standard favorites which Webster played as a member of the Duke Ellington orchestra, plus one bebop tune. The numbers average over eight minutes in length, allowing Ben and his fellow soloists to really stretch out. Ben Webster was obviously enjoying himself on these gigs - one can hear him shouting out approval to his group members - and you will, too.
Although recorded late in his life (three selections are from just six months before his death), tenor-saxophonist Ben Webster is in excellent form on these sessions. Three selections feature Webster in a quintet with trumpeter Rolf Ericson, two are with a quartet that includes bassist Red Mitchell, and the other three team Webster with pianist Teddy Wilson and trumpeter Arne Ryskog. As usual, Webster performs well-known standards, coming up with something fresh to play on such numbers as "C Jam Blues," "I Got Rhythm," "Indiana" and a lengthy version of "In a Mellotone." Virtually all of his recordings from his European years (1964-73) are well-worth picking up despite the familiar repertoire. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
Ben Webster
Active Decades: '30s, '40s, '50s, '60s and '70s
Born: Mar 27, 1909 in Kansas City, MO
Died: Sep 20, 1973 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Genre: Jazz
Styles: Swing, Mainstream Jazz, Traditional Pop
Ben Webster was considered one of the "big three" of swing tenors along with Coleman Hawkins (his main influence) and Lester Young. He had a tough, raspy, and brutal tone on stomps (with his own distinctive growls) yet on ballads he would turn into a pussy cat and play with warmth and sentiment. After violin lessons as a child, Webster learned how to play rudimentary piano (his neighbor Pete Johnson taught him to play blues). But after Budd Johnson showed him some basics on the saxophone, Webster played sax in the Young Family Band (which at the time included Lester Young). He had stints with Jap Allen and Blanche Calloway (making his recording debut with the latter) before joining Bennie Moten's Orchestra in time to be one of the stars on a classic session in 1932. Webster spent time with quite a few orchestras in the 1930s (including Andy Kirk, Fletcher Henderson in 1934, Benny Carter, Willie Bryant, Cab Calloway, and the short-lived Teddy Wilson big band).
In 1940 (after short stints in 1935 and 1936), Ben Webster became Duke Ellington's first major tenor soloist. During the next three years he was on many famous recordings, including "Cotton Tail" (which in addition to his memorable solo had a saxophone ensemble arranged by Webster) and "All Too Soon." After leaving Ellington in 1943 (he would return for a time in 1948-1949), Webster worked on 52nd Street; recorded frequently as both a leader and a sideman; had short periods with Raymond Scott, John Kirby, and Sid Catlett; and toured with Jazz at the Philharmonic during several seasons in the 1950s. Although his sound was considered out-of-style by that decade, Webster's work on ballads became quite popular and Norman Granz recorded him on many memorable sessions. Webster recorded a classic set with Art Tatum and generally worked steadily, but in 1964 he moved permanently to Copenhagen where he played when he pleased during his last decade. Although not all that flexible, Webster could swing with the best and his tone was a later influence on such diverse players as Archie Shepp, Lew Tabackin, Scott Hamilton, and Bennie Wallace.
---Scott Yanow, All Music Guide |
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