Jazz
Ben Webster Tenor Saxophone
Gerry Mulligan Baritone Saxophone
Hank Jones Piano
Oscar Peterson Piano
Billy Strayhorn Piano
Teddy Wilson Piano
Herb Ellis Guitar
Mundell Lowe Guitar
Les Spann Guitar
Ray Brown Bass
Milt Hinton Bass
Leroy Vinnegar Bass
Louie Bellson Drums
Jo Jones Drums
Ed Thigpen Drums
Ben Webster knew how to set the scene for love. Few saxophonists have ever made the silences between the notes speak so eloquently; few have ever caressed a ballad with such smoldering intensity. When Webster applied his warm, roomy sound to a love song, he aimed straight for the heart - and he never missed.
With stellar accompaniment from the likes of Oscar Peterson and Gerry Mulligan, these performances of such evergreens as "When I Fall In Love," "My Funny Valentine," and "Over the Rainbow" are vintage Ben Webster, guaranteed to melt even the coldest heart. |
