Benny carter the benny carter collection 192947 cd. July 12, 2003 was an american jazz alto saxophonist, trumpeter, composer, arranger, and bandleader. Listen free to benny carter further definitions honeysuckle rose, that midnight sun will never set and more. The earlier album is carters bestknown, recorded with an allstar lineup that included coleman hawkins, with whom carter had recorded in paris in 1937, using the same. Benny carter was a major figure in every decade of the 20th century since the 1920s, and his consistency and longevity were unprecedented. Each has its own merits although i prefer further definitions because it is more progressive than the laid back jazz giants. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology.
All compositions by benny carter except where noted a walkin thing 6. Benny carter biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Bennett lester carter was an american jazz saxophonist, clarinetist. Arranged by benny carter, edited by rob duboff and. Brimming with enthusiasm, thiele said that carters old friend coleman hawkins was in town, as was jo jones, and wouldnt it be great to have all of you guys. The impulse cd contains the music formerly on two lps recorded in 1961 and 1966. They were made in recognition of the classic 1937 paris read more benny carter. Benny carter and his orchestra further definitions 1998. Altoistarranger benny carters classic further definitions is a revisiting, instrumentationwise, to the famous 1937 session that carter and tenor saxophonist. Benny carter further definitions mp3 album download. Further definitions is a serious contender for benny carters most essential disc though he churned out astounding amounts of highquality work for more than 70 years.
He was a major figure in jazz from the 1930s to the 1990s, and was recognised as such by other jazz musicians who called him king. It includes tracks that were released on the 10 inch lp the formidable benny. Contains the complete album further definitions, which showcases the leader in the company of fellow horn men coleman hawkins, phil woods and charlie rouse. The earlier album features an allstar octet which includes coleman hawkins, with whom carter had recorded in paris in 1937, using the same configuration of instruments.
Complete your benny carter and his orchestra collection. Further definitions is a 1961 jazz album by benny carter and his orchestra, rereleased on cd in 1997 coupled with his followup album, 1966s additions to. Benny carter and his orchestra further definitions discogs. Cd rereleased as bonus tracks on further definitions. Masterpieces 17 epm jazz archives 158672 carter and orchestra from the late 20s through mid40s. Additions to further definitions benny carter songs. This 1961 album was a revisitation of a 37 session carter cut with coleman hawkins, django reinhardt, and two european saxophonists andre ekyan and alix combelle.
Further definitions including additions to further definitions impulse 229 carter arrangements for sax quartet including coleman hawkins, charlie rouse, and phil woods, 1961, and followup recording from 1966, both now on one cd. With notable contributions from tenor saxophonist ben webster, trombonist frank rosolino and guitarist barney kessel, carter who plays a bit of trumpet on how can you lose is in superb form on a set of five standards and two of his originals. From the beginning of his career in the 1920s he was a popular arranger, having written charts for fletcher hendersons big band that shaped the swing style. This lp is a reprise of benny carter s brilliant further definitions session of 1961 and, like most sequels, it is not quite on the same level as the original. Bennett lester carter was an american jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, trumpeter, composer, arranger, and bandleader. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cooki. The album was recorded in 1952 and released by norgran records. Altoistarranger benny carter s classic further definitions is a revisiting, instrumentationwise, to the famous 1937 session that carter and tenor saxophonist coleman hawkins made in france with two top european saxophonists andre ekyan and alix combelle and guitarist django reinhardt. Released in 1986 pablo 1977 live and well in japan. Benny carters contribution to jazz has long been underrated. An altoist of astonishing longevity who also worked as an arranger and film scorer. Here is benny carters fabulous sax ensemble arrangement first recorded on the 1961 further definitions album and then rerecorded in 1966 on the additions. The allstar group which also includes hawkins, altoist phil woods, charlie rouse on second tenor, pianist. Alone together is an album by american jazz saxophonist benny carter and his orchestra with the oscar peterson quartet.
Benny carter and his orchestra further definitions 1997. Further definitions, an album by benny carter on spotify. Benny carter was one of the most consistent of saxophonists. Further definitions is a 1961 jazz album by benny carter and his orchestra, rereleased on cd in 1997 coupled with his followup album, 1966s additions to further definitions.
In 1927, he made his recording debut with charlie johnsons paradise ten. Buy mp3 music online benny carter further definitions. There are individual releases of each album with extra cuts and so forth but they add little to the essential greatness of this twofer collection. Stream ad free or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Benny carter and his orchestra further definitions.
Nowhere is this more obvious than on further definitions, his 1961 album originally released on impulse and produced by bob thiele. This edition contains the complete benny carter lp further definitions impulse as12, which showcases the leader in the company of fellow hornmen. Benny carter is in masterful form, stretching out on eight of his own compositions and showing that his name always has to be ranked near the top of jazz improvisers, whether. Essentially selftaught, benny carter started on the trumpet and, after a period on cmelody sax, switched to alto. Benny carter had already been a major jazz musician for nearly 30 years when he recorded this particularly strong septet session for contemporary. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Bennett lester carter august 8, 1907 july 12, 2003 was an american jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, trumpeter, composer, arranger, and bandleader. Benny carter is in masterful form, stretching out on eight of his own compositions and showing that his name always has to be ranked near the top of jazz improvisers, whether one is considering the 1930s or the 1990s. Benny carter, byname of bennett lester carter, born august 8, 1907, new york, new york, u. Benny carter and his orchestra further definitions 1962.
The complete 1958 carter lp jazz giant, which also features benny with great horn players ben webster and frank rosolino has been added as a bonus. With johnny hodges, he was a pioneer on the alto saxophone. Altoistarranger benny carters classic further definitions is a revisiting, instrumentationwise, to the famous 1937 session that carter and tenor saxophonist coleman hawkins made in france with two top european saxophonists andre ekyan and alix combelle and guitarist django reinhardt. Round midnight youtube roy eldridge, benny carter, don byas, coleman hawkins, jo jones 1960 jatpparis, take the a train duration. Additions to further definitions 1966 the king 1976 carter, gillespie inc.
Alto saxophonist benny carter is a legend in the same cannon as ben webster and coleman hawkins. The brass section can pierce slightly on the loudest sections, which is my only criticism. Music profile for benny carter, born 8 august 1907. Benny carter s contribution to jazz has long been underrated. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. Listen free to benny carter additions to further definitions fantastic, thats you, come on back and more. Round midnight youtube roy eldridge, benny carter, don byas, coleman hawkins, jo jones 1960 jatpparis, take the a train. My copy of this pressing sounds pretty good, the bass has nice depth. Watch the video for doozy from benny carters further definitions for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists.
Watch the video for crazy rhythm from benny carters further definitions for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. This 1961 album was a revisitation of a 37 session carter cut with coleman hawkins, django reinhardt, and two european saxophonists. Utilizing five saxes bud shank and his own altos, tenors buddy collette and teddy edwards and baritonist bill hood, carter s arrangements for six of his originals, fantastic, thats you and if dreams come true are colorful. Albums include further definitions, the smithsonian collection of classic jazz, and jazz giant. Benny carter, big band, jazz, jazz saxophone, saxophone, swing. Like webster and hawkins, who are friends of his and have played with him in the past on his own recordings, hawkins plays here on further definitions, while webster played on another carter album called jazz giant. Additions to further definitions full album youtube bert dahlander skal bert dahlander and his swedish jazz duration. No one could write for saxophone sections like benny carter, and his 1961 impulse lp, further definitions is a genuine masterpiece. Benny carter and his harlem club orch symphony in riffs 1933 duration. Allow ads on allmusic by whitelisting this site or disabling your ad blocker.
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