King of the Tenors

by Ben Webster

King of the Tenors cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1954
  • Label: Norgran
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 14:09
  • Community rating: 4.44/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

A masterclass in the art of the jazz ballad from one of its greatest practitioners. Ben Webster's famously breathy and robust tone is used to stunning effect, showcasing how the titans of the Swing era continued to create timeless, essential music.

Genres

Descriptors: saxophone, ballad, melodic, classic, velvety

Tracklist

  1. Tenderly (3:01)
  2. Jive at Six (4:11)
  3. Don't Get Around Much Anymore (3:05)
  4. That's All (3:47)

Credits

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