Ben & Sweets

by Harry "Sweets" Edison, Ben Webster

Overview

Tenor saxophonist Ben Webster and trumpeter Harry "Sweets" Edison, both veterans of the swing era (although associated with different orchestras), had long wanted to record a full album together. The results, a swinging quintet set with pianist Hank Jones, bassist George Duvivier, and drummer Clarence Johnston, are quite rewarding. There are two ballad features for the tenor ("How Long Has This Been Going On" and a beautiful version of "My Romance") and one for Edison ("Embraceable You"), along with three medium-tempo collaborations. Nothing unexpected occurs but the melodic music is quite enjoyable. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	10/25/1990
Label:	Columbia
UPC:	0074644085327
Rank:	83786

Tracks

1. Better Go
2. How Long Has This Been Going On?
3. Kitty
4. My Romance
5. Did You Call Her Today
6. Embraceable You

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Ben Webster   Primary Artist,Saxophone
Harry "Sweets" Edison   Primary Artist,Trumpet
Hank Jones   Guest Artist,Piano
Clarence Johnston   Drums
George Duvivier   Bass

Technical Credits

Michael Berniker   Reissue Producer,Producer
Ira Gershwin   Composer
George Gershwin   Composer
Mike Beniker   Producer
Larry Keyes   Engineer
Mort Goode   Liner Notes
Allen Weinberg   Design
Richard Rodgers   Composer
Ben Webster   Composer
Benny Carter   Performer
Michael Brooks   Producer
Harry "Sweets" Edison   Performer,Composer
Lorenz Hart   Composer