Benny Carter Jazz Giant (Acoustic Sounds Series)

Part Of The Contemporary Records Acoustic Sounds Series!
All-Analog Mastering From The Original Tapes By Bernie Grundman!
Pressed On 180g Vinyl At QRP!
Released as part of the Acoustic Sounds Series celebrating 70 years of Contemporary Records, saxophonist Benny Carter's Jazz Giant album features performances by André Previn, Shelly Manne, Barney Kessel and Ben Webster, amongst others. First released in 1958 and recorded by legendary engineer Roy DuNann, this new edition features ALL-ANALOG mastering from the original tapes by Bernie Grundman. The record is pressed on 180-gram vinyl at QRP and presented in a Stoughton old-style tip-on jacket.
This timeless music is beyond the simple categories of 'swing' or 'bop' and should just be called 'classic.' - Scott Yanow, AllMusic.com, 4.5/5 stars

Features:

• Contemporary Records Acoustic Sounds Series
• All-Analog Mastering from the Original Tapes by Bernie Grundman
• 180g Vinyl
• Pressed at QRP
• Stoughton Old-Style Tip-On Jacket

Musicians:

• Benny Carter, alto sax, trumpet
• Barney Kessel, guitar
• Shelly Manne, drums
• André Previn, piano
• Frank Rosolino, trombone
• Jimmy Rowles, piano
• Leroy Vinnegar, bass, vocals
• Ben Webster, tenor sax

Selections:

Side A
1. Old Fashioned Love
2. I'm Coming Virginia
3. A Walkin' Thing
Side B
1. Blue Lou
2. Ain't She Sweet
3. How Can You Lose
4. Blues My Naughty Sweetie Gives To Me