thirdtry Posted August 31, 2013 Report Posted August 31, 2013 Storyville Records has released a new Ben Webster CD from 1970 containing brand-new material that has never been issued before. http://www.storyvillerecords.com/products/in-norway-1018433 In the U.S., Allegro Music usually gets these Storyville CDs in stock first: http://www.allegro-music.com/online_catalog.asp?sku_tag=STC31018433 Quote
Dan Gould Posted August 31, 2013 Report Posted August 31, 2013 The repertoire was mainly Duke Ellington compositions like “In A Mellowtone”, “Satin Doll”, “C Jam Blues” and “Cotton Tail” plus standards like “Star Dust” and “I Got Rhythm”. I love Ben but even ten years ago I am not sure I'd put this at the top of my list to buy. Today, I'm perfectly happy with all of the other live recordings I have of Ben in Europe playing these exact same tunes. Quote
erwbol Posted September 10, 2013 Report Posted September 10, 2013 There's a review up on allaboutjazz. Quote
ejp626 Posted September 10, 2013 Report Posted September 10, 2013 The repertoire was mainly Duke Ellington compositions like “In A Mellowtone”, “Satin Doll”, “C Jam Blues” and “Cotton Tail” plus standards like “Star Dust” and “I Got Rhythm”. I love Ben but even ten years ago I am not sure I'd put this at the top of my list to buy. Today, I'm perfectly happy with all of the other live recordings I have of Ben in Europe playing these exact same tunes. True, but if it hits eMusic, I would probably give it a go... Quote
David Ayers Posted September 12, 2013 Report Posted September 12, 2013 The repertoire was mainly Duke Ellington compositions like “In A Mellowtone”, “Satin Doll”, “C Jam Blues” and “Cotton Tail” plus standards like “Star Dust” and “I Got Rhythm”. I love Ben but even ten years ago I am not sure I'd put this at the top of my list to buy. Today, I'm perfectly happy with all of the other live recordings I have of Ben in Europe playing these exact same tunes. True, but if it hits eMusic, I would probably give it a go... It's on Spotify - listening now - it's...ok so far... Quote
David Ayers Posted September 12, 2013 Report Posted September 12, 2013 Piano very under-recorded and rhythm section in general efficient but plain-sounding. Quote
ejp626 Posted September 12, 2013 Report Posted September 12, 2013 True, but if it hits eMusic, I would probably give it a go... It's on Spotify - listening now - it's...ok so far... AFAIK, Spotify is still not available in Canada. This particular CD is on eMusic, however, and I downloaded a few representative tracks. I suspect I'll get the whole thing, sans the last track which breaks off very abruptly-- Quote
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