Album · 1958
Jazz Giant
- Released
- 1958
- Label
- Contemporary Records
- Catalogue no.
- S7028
- Tracklist
- 7 tracks
- Length
- 38:44
- Country
- US
“Jazz Giant” is an album by Benny Carter, released in 1958 on Contemporary Records. The original release has 7 tracks with a running time of 38:44. Jazz standards on the record include “Ain't She Sweet” and “Blue Lou”. The line-up features Barney Kessel (guitar), Benny Carter (alto saxophone, trumpet), Leroy Vinnegar (double bass), Shelly Manne (drums (drum set)) and André Previn (piano).
Who played on Jazz Giant
- Barney Kessel guitar all tracks
- Benny Carter alto saxophone, trumpet all tracks
- Leroy Vinnegar double bass all tracks
- Shelly Manne drums (drum set) all tracks
- André Previn piano on 5 tracks
- Ben Webster tenor saxophone on 5 tracks
- Frank Rosolino trombone on 5 tracks
- Jimmy Rowles piano on 2 tracks
Tracklist
- A1 Old Fashioned Love — James P. Johnson, Cecil Mack 7:46
- A2 I'm Coming Virginia — Donald Heywood 5:45
- A3 A Walkin’ Thing — Benny Carter 5:55
- B1 Blue Lou standard — Irving Mills, Edgar Sampson 5:02
- B2 Ain’t She Sweet standard — Milton Ager 3:32
- B3 How Can You Lose — Benny Carter 6:12
- B4 Blues My Naughty Sweetie Gives to Me 4:32
Production
- Lester Koenig producer
- Roy DuNann engineer
More albums by Benny Carter
Frequently asked questions
Who played on Jazz Giant?
The line-up of Jazz Giant includes Barney Kessel (guitar), Benny Carter (alto saxophone, trumpet), Leroy Vinnegar (double bass), Shelly Manne (drums (drum set)), André Previn (piano), Ben Webster (tenor saxophone), Frank Rosolino (trombone) and Jimmy Rowles (piano).
Which label released Jazz Giant?
Jazz Giant was released in 1958 on Contemporary Records (S7028).
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