BENNY CARTER - Benny Carter All Stars (1986-2004) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

After recording very few jazz sessions during 1963-75, Benny Carter has returned to the scene with a vengeance, but no one is complaining. Virtually all of Carter's recordings are worth acquiring and this Gazell LP, although not essential, is no exception. Vibraphonist Red Norvo (on one of his last recordings before his retirement) is featured on "Here's That Rainy Day," cornetist Nat Adderley gets to perform yet another version of his "Work Song" (taking a rare vocal) and Carter joins the sextet for "Memories of You" and three of his own compositions. This nice session offers few surprises but satisfying music. Scott Yanow

Tracklist :
1    Easy Money 10:32
Written-By – Benny Carter
2    Memories Of You 5:27
Written-By – Andy Razaf, Eubie Blake
3    Here‘s That Rainy Day 4:39
Written-By – Jimmy Van Heusen - Johnny Burke
4    Blues For Lucky Lovers 8:47
Written-By – Benny Carter
5    Work Song 5:33
Vocals – Nat Adderley
Written-By – Nat Adderley, Oscar Brown Jr.
6    When Lights Are Low 6:33
Written-By – Benny Carter, Spencer Williams
- BONUS TRACK -
7    Just Friends 6:24
Written-By – John Klenner, Samuel M. Lewis
8    Lover Man (Oh Where Can You Be) 4:30
Written-By – Jimmy Davis, Jimmy Sherman, Roger Ramirez
9    What Is Thing Called Love 6:51
Written-By – Cole Porter
Credits :
Alto Saxophone – Benny Carter (pistas: 1, 2, 4, 6 to 9)
Bass – Red Mitchell
Drums – Ronnie Gardiner
Piano – Horace Parlan (pistas: 1, 2, 4 to 9)
Trumpet – Nat Adderley (pistas: 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 9)
Vibraphone – Red Norvo (pistas: 1 to 4, 7, 9)