BEN WEBSTER & HARRY 'SWEETS' EDISON - Ben & Sweets (1962-1987) RM / Columbia Jazz Masterpieces / FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

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.  by Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1  Better Go 8:58
Ben Webster
2    How Long Has This Been Going On? 5:31
George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin
3 Kitty 7:59
Harry "Sweets" Edison
4 My Romance 4:14
Lorenz Hart / Richard Rodgers
5 Did You Call Her Today 8:54  
Ben Webster
6 Embraceable You 4:07
George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin
Credits :
Trumpet – Harry Edison
Bass – George Duvivier
Drums – Clarence Johnston
Piano – Hank Jones
Tenor Saxophone – Ben Webster