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What initially seems like an unlikely pairing for this session delivers on its unique pedigree with performances that do full justice to tenor legend Ben Webster and to the then up and coming pianist Joe Zawinul. Recorded in 1963 while the pianist was a member of the Cannonball Adderley Sextet, the session came about as a result of Webster's and Zawinul's sharing a New York apartment for several months. It's actually billed as Zawinul's first session as leader and Webster's last in the U.S. before his move to Europe. The tunes generally keep to mid-tempos, a pace that affords Webster the opportunity to wield the gentler side of his legendary sound. His rich, nuanced tone and magnificent phrasing are superbly in evidence. Listeners only familiar with Zawinul's soul-jazz side with Adderley and later his pioneering synthesizer work with Weather Report may be surprised at his eloquent playing here in a classic style right out of Tommy Flanagan or Red Garland. The presence of Thad Jones -- a legend in his own right -- on cornet for four tacks is a bonus. With a rhythm section rounded out by the slightly lesser legends of drummer Philly Joe Jones and bassist Sam Jones, alternating with Richard Davis, there isn't one false step on this set. It may tend to the mellower side of things, but that simply means there's more opportunity to luxuriate in Webster's peerless sound.
© Jim Todd /TiVo
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Richard Davis, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Ben Webster, Saxophone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Philly Joe Jones, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Alan Jay Lerner, Composer - Burton Lane, Composer - Joe Zawinul, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Orrin Keepnews, Producer - Ray Fowler, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1963 Riverside, Inc.
Thad Jones, Cornet, AssociatedPerformer - Ben Webster, Saxophone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Philly Joe Jones, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Sam Jones, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Joe Zawinul, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Orrin Keepnews, Producer - Ray Fowler, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1963 Riverside, Inc.
Richard Davis, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Duke Ellington, Composer - Ben Webster, Saxophone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Philly Joe Jones, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Joe Zawinul, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Orrin Keepnews, Producer - Ray Fowler, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1963 Riverside, Inc.
Thad Jones, Cornet, AssociatedPerformer - Ben Webster, Saxophone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Philly Joe Jones, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Sam Jones, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Joe Zawinul, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Orrin Keepnews, Producer - Ray Fowler, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1963 Riverside, Inc.
Thad Jones, Cornet, AssociatedPerformer - Ben Webster, Saxophone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Philly Joe Jones, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Sam Jones, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Joe Zawinul, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Orrin Keepnews, Producer - Ray Fowler, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1963 Riverside, Inc.
Richard Davis, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Johnny Mercer, ComposerLyricist - Ben Webster, Saxophone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Philly Joe Jones, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Joe Zawinul, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Orrin Keepnews, Producer - James Oliver "Trummy" Young, ComposerLyricist - Ray Fowler, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - James Mundy, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1963 Riverside, Inc.
Richard Davis, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Ben Webster, Saxophone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Philly Joe Jones, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Johnny Burke, ComposerLyricist - Jimmy Van Heusen, ComposerLyricist - Joe Zawinul, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Orrin Keepnews, Producer - Ray Fowler, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1963 Riverside, Inc.
Thad Jones, Cornet, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Ben Webster, Saxophone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Philly Joe Jones, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Sam Jones, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Joe Zawinul, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Orrin Keepnews, Producer - Ray Fowler, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1963 Riverside, Inc.
Album review
What initially seems like an unlikely pairing for this session delivers on its unique pedigree with performances that do full justice to tenor legend Ben Webster and to the then up and coming pianist Joe Zawinul. Recorded in 1963 while the pianist was a member of the Cannonball Adderley Sextet, the session came about as a result of Webster's and Zawinul's sharing a New York apartment for several months. It's actually billed as Zawinul's first session as leader and Webster's last in the U.S. before his move to Europe. The tunes generally keep to mid-tempos, a pace that affords Webster the opportunity to wield the gentler side of his legendary sound. His rich, nuanced tone and magnificent phrasing are superbly in evidence. Listeners only familiar with Zawinul's soul-jazz side with Adderley and later his pioneering synthesizer work with Weather Report may be surprised at his eloquent playing here in a classic style right out of Tommy Flanagan or Red Garland. The presence of Thad Jones -- a legend in his own right -- on cornet for four tacks is a bonus. With a rhythm section rounded out by the slightly lesser legends of drummer Philly Joe Jones and bassist Sam Jones, alternating with Richard Davis, there isn't one false step on this set. It may tend to the mellower side of things, but that simply means there's more opportunity to luxuriate in Webster's peerless sound.
© Jim Todd /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 8 track(s)
- Total length: 00:42:12
- Main artists: Ben Webster Joe Zawinul
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Riverside
- Genre: Jazz
© 1991 Fantasy, Inc. ℗ 1963 Riverside, Inc.
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