Details

Field of Interest

Jazz

Content Type

Music recording

Duration

55 mins

Ensemble

Jimmy Cobb's Orchestra, The Ravens

Format

Audio

Sub Genre

Mainstream Jazz

Label

Verve Records

Performer

Ben Webster, 1909-1973, Dinah Washington, 1924-1963, Gerry Mulligan, 1927-1996, Danny Bank, Louie Bellson, 1924-2009, Keter Betts, Ray Brown, 1926-2002, Jimmy Cobb, 1929-, George Duvivier, 1920-1985, Roy Eldridge, 1911-1989, Al Epstein, 1921-, Hank Jones, 1918-2010, Les Spann, 1932-1989, Wynton Kelly, 1931-1971, Herb Ellis, 1921-2010, Budd Johnson, 1910-1984, Barney Kessel, 1923-2004, Billy Strayhorn, 1915-1967

UPC (Physical)

00731455753721

Release Date

1998-08-25

Review

Young Turk tenor saxophonist James Carter gets the nod to curate this Ben Webster edition of Verve's fine Ultimate series. Avoiding the pitfalls of many a vintage jazz collection (too many popular performances), Ultimate Ben Webster features a nice mix of the expected ("Cotton Tail") and obscure ("I'll Be Back"). The majority here was cut during the bebop and hard bop eras, showcasing a player in his autumnal splendor. And, of course, ballads like "Time After Time," "Ill Wind," and "Tenderly" are the standouts, Webster's vaporously sensual tone in full flower. That's not to forget the all-star company on hand, which includes the likes of Coleman Hawkins, Hank Jones, and Roy Eldridge, among many others. A treat. ~ Stephen Cook, All Music Guide

Subject

Jazz, Music & Performing Arts, Mainstream Jazz, Jazz Convencional, Mainstream Jazz

Keywords and Translated Subjects

Jazz Convencional, Mainstream Jazz