Music With Feeling

by Ben Webster

Music With Feeling cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1955
  • Label: Norgran
  • Country: United States
  • Community rating: 3.87/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Showcasing one of the most distinctive tenor saxophone tones in jazz history, this session is characterized by breathy, emotive ballad interpretations. The relaxed pacing allows the soloist to exploit massive vibrato and dynamic shading, prioritizing mood over technical velocity. It remains a masterclass in deeply romantic, lyrical improvisation.

Genres

Descriptors: saxophone, ballad, bluesy, soulful, melodic

Tracklist

  1. Chelsea Bridge (7:17)
  2. Willow Weep For Me (5:15)
  3. No Greater Love (3:42)
  4. Teach Me Tonight (4:03)
  5. Until Tonight (4:10)
  6. We'll Be Together Again (4:32)
  7. Blue Moon (5:06)
  8. Early Autumn (4:51)
  9. My Greatest Mistake (3:36)
  10. What Am I Here For (3:57)

Credits

  • Ben Webster - primary artist
  • Billy Strayhorn - arranged by, conductor
  • Ralph Burns - arranged by, conductor
  • David Stone Martin - cover
  • Norman Granz - supervised by
  • Ben Webster With Strings - Primary Artist

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