Ben Webster - 1969 - At Work In Europe (1973) FLAC

Ben Webster - 1969 - At Work In Europe (1973)

The most widely available recordings (other than the Black Lions) from Ben Webster's European period, this double LP gives the veteran tenor-saxophonist an opportunity to stretch out on five Ellington songs (plus his original "One for the Guv'nor") with a trio led by pianist Cees Slinger in addition to performing four fairly basic numbers ("The Preacher," "Straight No Chaser," "Work Song" and "John Brown's Body") with an unusual quartet featuring both Kenny Drew and Frans Wieringa on pianos. Throughout Webster sounds quite relaxed, warm and swinging. He no longer had to prove himself and he clearly enjoyed himself on these performances. (AllMusic)

Track list:
01 - The Preacher
02 - Straight, No Chaser
03 - Work Song
04 - John Brown's Body
05 - I Got It Bad (and That Ain't Good)
06 - Drop Me Off At Harlem
07 - One For The Guv'nor
08 - Prelude To A Kiss
09 - Rockin' In Rhythm
10 - In A Sentimental Mood

Personnel:
Tracks 1 -4:
Ben WebsterΓÇötenor sax
Kenny DrewΓÇöpiano
Frans WieringaΓÇöpiano
Niels-Henning Orsted PedersenΓÇöbass
Donald McKyreΓÇödrums
Traks 5-10:
Ben WebsterΓÇötenor sax
Gees SlingerΓÇöpiano
Jacques ScholsΓÇöbass
John EngelsΓÇödrums

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