Ben Webster & "Sweets" Edison Classic Records 45 Series 4 LP Set NM CS8691 Rare

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Classic Records 45 Series! Ben Webster & "Sweets" Edison "Wanted to Do it Together" Stereo 360 Sound CS 8691 Classic Records Columbia.  This is the High Fidelity Recording on four 45rpm LPs.  

There are (4) 180 Gram One-Sided albums in this set. This was the first 45 RPM pressing of this title issued on 180 Gram Vinyl. This album was remastered from the original master tapes for the ultimate sound quality experience.  This set has been out of print for quite some time now, and have become valuable collectibles.  These albums are in near mint condition,  there are a couple corner bumps (see photos).  The color is vibrant and unfaded. These sound amazing!

The two jazz giants Ben Webster and Harry "Sweets" Edison had long wanted to record an album together, and in 1962, they did. Although associated with two different orchestras (Edison was with Basie and Webster was with Ellington), these two swing kings found that they had a lot in common. 

This album features both horn men on three medium tempo blues, "Better Go," "Kitty," and "Did You Call Her Today." Other than this, Webster gets two tenor features, contributing absolutely luscious solos on both "How Long Has This Been Going On," and "My Romance." After listening to these songs, there can be no doubt that Webster is one of the best balladeers jazz has ever produced. Edison gets his moment in the sun too. On the album closer, Sweets plays a wonderful, even fairly modern sounding, rendition of "Embraceable You" using a Harmon mute. The ballads, enhanced by the wonderful harmonic sense of pianist Hank Jones, are the highlight of this release, and show both Webster and Sweets' unbeatable melodic sense. 

Ben Webster was considered to be on of the three most important 'swing tenors' along with Coleman Hawkins and Lester Young. Known by some as "The Brute", he had a tough, raspy and brutal tone on stompes but could deliver warmth and sentiment on softer ballads. Trumpeter Harry "Sweets" Edison spent his early childhood in Kentucky where he was introduced to music by his uncle. After moving back to his hometown of Columbus, Ohio at the age of 12, he began playing the trumpet with local bands, eventually landing a spot with the Count Basie Orchestra. 

"Tenor-saxophonist Ben Webster and trumpeter Harry "Sweets" Edison, both veterans of the swing era (although associated with different orchestras), had long wanted to record a full album together. The results, a swinging quintet set with pianist Hank Jones, bassist George Duvivier and drummer Clarence Johnston, are quite rewarding. There are two ballad features for the tenor ("How Long Has This Been Going on" and a beautiful version of "My Romance") and one for Edison ("Embraceable You") along with three medium-tempo collaborations. Nothing unexpected occurs but the melodic music is quite enjoyable." - Scott Yanow

At a time when some are steering jazz up a rather shallow third stream and others are busy digging up its roots, Webster and Edison are only motivated by the sheer love of playing.

Musicians:

Ben Webster, saxophone

Harry "Sweets" Edison, trumpet

Hank Jones, piano

George Duvivier, bass

Clarence Johnston, drums

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