Live album · 2001
1953: An Exceptional Encounter
- Released
- 6 February 2001
- Label
- The Jazz Factory
- Catalogue no.
- JFCD 22814
- Tracklist
- 8 tracks
- Length
- 39:49
- Country
- ES
“1953: An Exceptional Encounter” is a live album by Ben Webster & The Modern Jazz Quartet, released in 2001 on The Jazz Factory. The original release has 8 tracks with a running time of 39:49. Jazz standards on the record include “Billie's Bounce”, “Confirmation”, “Cotton Tail” and “Danny Boy”. The line-up features Ben Webster (tenor saxophone), John Lewis (piano), Kenny Clarke (drums (drum set)), Milt Jackson (vibraphone) and Percy Heath (double bass).
Who played on 1953: An Exceptional Encounter
- Ben Webster tenor saxophone all tracks
- John Lewis piano all tracks
- Kenny Clarke drums (drum set) all tracks
- Milt Jackson vibraphone all tracks
- Percy Heath double bass all tracks
Tracklist
- 1 Confirmation standard — Charlie Parker 5:26
- 2 You Are Too Beautiful standard — Richard Rodgers 3:49
- 3 Lady Be Good standard — George Gershwin 5:23
- 4 The Nearness of You standard — Hoagy Carmichael 5:37
- 5 Poutin 4:55
- 6 Danny Boy standard — [traditional] 4:35
- 7 Billie's Bounce standard — Charlie Parker 4:25
- 8 Cotton Tail standard — Duke Ellington 5:39
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Frequently asked questions
Who played on 1953: An Exceptional Encounter?
The line-up of 1953: An Exceptional Encounter includes Ben Webster (tenor saxophone), John Lewis (piano), Kenny Clarke (drums (drum set)), Milt Jackson (vibraphone) and Percy Heath (double bass).
Which label released 1953: An Exceptional Encounter?
1953: An Exceptional Encounter was released in 2001 on The Jazz Factory (JFCD 22814).
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