Album · 1953
King of the Tenors
- Released
- 1953
- Label
- Verve Records
- Catalogue no.
- MG V-8020
- Tracklist
- 8 tracks
- Length
- 28:53
“King of the Tenors” is an album by Ben Webster, released in 1953 on Verve Records. The original release has 8 tracks with a running time of 28:53. Jazz standards on the record include “Cotton Tail”, “Danny Boy”, “Don't Get Around Much Anymore” and “Pennies From Heaven”. The line-up features Alvin Stoller (drums (drum set)), Barney Kessel (guitar), Ben Webster (tenor saxophone), Herb Ellis (guitar) and J.C. Heard (drums (drum set)).
Who played on King of the Tenors
- Alvin Stoller drums (drum set) all tracks
- Barney Kessel guitar all tracks
- Ben Webster tenor saxophone all tracks
- Herb Ellis guitar all tracks
- J.C. Heard drums (drum set) all tracks
- Oscar Peterson piano all tracks
- Ray Brown double bass all tracks
- Benny Carter alto saxophone on 5 tracks
- Harry “Sweets” Edison trumpet on 5 tracks
Tracklist
- A1 Tenderly standard — Walter Gross 3:06
- A2 Jive at Six 4:15
- A3 Don't Get Around Much Anymore standard — Duke Ellington 3:10
- A4 That's All standard — Alan Brandt, Bob Haymes 3:50
- B1 Bounce Blues 4:36
- B2 Pennies From Heaven standard — Arthur Johnston 2:52
- B3 Cotton Tail standard — Duke Ellington 3:24
- B4 Danny Boy standard — [traditional] 3:41
Production
- Norman Granz producer
- Peter Pullman editor
More albums by Ben Webster
Frequently asked questions
Who played on King of the Tenors?
The line-up of King of the Tenors includes Alvin Stoller (drums (drum set)), Barney Kessel (guitar), Ben Webster (tenor saxophone), Herb Ellis (guitar), J.C. Heard (drums (drum set)), Oscar Peterson (piano), Ray Brown (double bass) and Benny Carter (alto saxophone).
Which label released King of the Tenors?
King of the Tenors was released in 1953 on Verve Records (MG V-8020).
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