Live At Stampen Stockholm 1969-73 (2004)

About this title: Although recorded late in his life (three selections are from just six months before his death), tenor-saxophonist Ben Webster is in excellent form on these sessions. Three selections feature Webster in a quintet with trumpeter Rolf Ericson, two are with a quartet that includes bassist Red Mitchell, and the other three team Webster with pianist Teddy Wilson and trumpeter Arne Ryskog. As usual, Webster performs well-known standards, coming up with something fresh to play on such numbers as "C Jam Blues," "I Got Rhythm," "Indiana" and a lengthy version of "In a Mellotone." Virtually all of his ... read more

Tracks:

1. C Jam Blues [Ellington]
2. Don't Get Around Much Anymore [Ellington]
3. The Theme [Davis]
4. I Got Rhythm [Gershwin/Gershwin]
5. Satin Doll [Ellington]
6. (Back Home Again In) Indiana [Hanley/MacDonald]
7. In a Mellotone [Ellington]
8. How Long Has This Been Going On [Gershwin/Gershwin]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.