Credits:

Ben Webster

Description:

First released in 1954 on the Noglan label as The Consummate Artistry of Ben Webster, Norman Granz changed the title to King of the Tenors and in 1957, the newly established re-released on Verve Records.In this session, the Oscar Peterson Trio accompanied Webster on all songs and Benny Carter and Harry “Sweets” Edison on several, and Webster’s artistry shines through on a wide range of repertoire, from the album’s opening song, “Tenderly,” to Duke Ellington’s “Cottontail. shines through the wide range of repertoire. This album is a solid collection of Ben Webster’s playing and an excellent introduction for anyone interested in Ben Webster. Ben Webster(ts) Benny Carter(as) Harry “Sweets” Edison(tp)Oscar Peterson(p) Herb Ellis (g) Barney Kessel (g)Ray Brown (double-b) Alvin Stoller (ds) J. C. Heard (ds)

Tracklisting:

1.Tenderly2.Jive At Six3.Don’t Get Around Much Any More4.That’s Al