thirdtry Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gould Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erwbol Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 There's a review up on allaboutjazz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejp626 Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ayers Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ayers Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 Piano very under-recorded and rhythm section in general efficient but plain-sounding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejp626 Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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