MARIAN McPARTLAND - Plays The Benny Carter Songbook (1990) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Two aspects uplift this Marian McPartland CD above most songbooks. Benny Carter is much better-known as an altoist and an arranger than as a composer, so his compositions tend to be quite fresh since they have been underplayed through the years. Also, the fact that Carter himself performs on the majority of these selections (which also include bassist John Clayton and drummer Harold Jones) makes the set something special. Highlights include "When Lights Are Low," "I'm in the Mood for Swing," "Key Largo," "Doozy," "Lonely Woman" and "Only Trust Your Heart," but all 11 songs are enjoyable and swinging. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     When Lights Are Low 4:00
Benny Carter / Spencer Williams
2     I'm in the Mood for Swing 5:12
Benny Carter / Spencer Williams    
3     A Kiss from You 4:49
Benny Carter / Johnny Mercer    
4     Key Largo 3:40
Benny Carter / Karl Suessdorf / Leah Worth    
5     Another Time, Another Place 4:38
Benny Carter    
6     Summer Serenade 4:41
Benny Carter    
7     Doozy 3:59
Benny Carter    
8     Lonely Woman 5:09
Benny Carter / Ray Sonin
9     Only Trust Your Heart 7:04
Sammy Cahn / Benny Carter    
10     Evening Star 3:37
Benny Carter    
11     Easy Money 6:00
Benny Carter
Credits :
Alto Saxophone – Benny Carter
Bass – John Clayton
Drums – Harold Jones
Piano – Marian McPartland