Release Date: 19 June 2012
Label: Waxtime
Packaging Type: Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)
No of Units: 2
Barcode: 8436559462273
Genres: Jazz
Release Date: 16 February 2024
Label: Essential Jazz Classics
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 8435723701040
Genres: Jazz
Description
The ballad albums included here mark almost the beginning of Webster's new musical direction. They were originally issued on two LPs, titled Music with Feeling and Music for Loving, which compile the results of four different sessions. Three of these dates were big band/string efforts – one conducted by Billy Strayhorn (who also played the piano) and two by Ralph Burns.
The fourth session consisted of four quartet tunes. All of this music was later brought together on a 2-LP set as Ballads. Our edition compiles all of the sessions in their entirety, adding an interesting quartet version of "Almost Like Being in Love" recorded at the Billy Strayhorn date which completes the session (it wasn't included on the original album Music for Loving, nor on Ballads).
Description
Special CD edition - 16-page booklet with memorabilia and updated liner notes. This release presents some of the most impressive sessions by tenor saxophonist giant Ben Webster. Recorded during 1954 and 19555, this compilation of 19 tracks highlights his full-bodied and warm sound on romantic ballads, including "Love is here to Stay","My Funny Valentine", and "We'll Be Together Again".
Tracklisting
Tracklisting
Miles Davis
Dorothy Ashby
Dorothy Ashby
Ray Charles
Ravi Shankar
Nat King Cole
Sun Ra
Clifford Brown & Max Roach
Ben Webster
Ben Webster
Ben Webster
Ben Webster
Ben Webster
Ben Webster
Ben Webster
Ben Webster
