{"title":"Ben Webster","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBen Webster, also known as \"The Brute\" or \"Frog,\" was an influential American jazz tenor saxophonist. Born on March 27, 1909 in Kansas City, Missouri, USA, he left a lasting impact on the world of music until his death on September 20, 1973 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWebster's soulful and expressive playing style made him stand out among his peers. He collaborated with numerous renowned artists throughout his career and was often compared to fellow saxophonists *Lester Young* and *Johnny Hodges*. His contributions to jazz were significant and he continues to inspire musicians today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to his musical accomplishments, Webster had a cameo appearance as himself in the movie \"Stille dage i Clichy \/ Quiet days on Clichy\" (1970), directed by Jens Jørgen Thorsen. This further showcased his presence beyond the realm of music.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"at-the-renaissance","title":"At the Renaissance","description":"\u003cp\u003eRecorded live at The Renaissance in Hollywood, CA on Oct 14, 1960, \u003cem\u003eBen Webster At the Renaissance\u003c\/em\u003e was released on Contemporary Records. Featuring with Saxophonist Webster are Jim Hall (guitar), Jimmy Rowles (piano), Red Mitchell (bass), and Frank Butler (drums).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis new edition, released as part of the Acoustic Sounds Series, features (AAA) lacquers cut from the original master tapes by Bernie Grundman and is pressed on 180-gram vinyl at QRP, and presented in a tip-on jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Craft Recordings","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50380196151627,"sku":"2176755","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/CR00388-Ben-Webster-At-The-Renaissance-Cover-Only_949d24db_thumbnail_4096.png?v=1726210624"},{"product_id":"coleman-hawkins-encounters-ben-webster","title":"Coleman Hawkins Encounters Ben Webster (Acoustic Sounds Series)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1957 date, produced by Norman Granz, finds the two tenors matching wits with accompaniment from Oscar Peterson, Herb Ellis, Ray Brown, and Alvin Stoller. From Hawkins' screaming solo on the opener \"Blues for Yolanda\" to the beautiful give-and-take on the ballads \"It Never Entered My Mind\" and \"Prisoner of Love\", this classic set is warm, lyrical and essential. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Verve","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50395731362123,"sku":"2161402","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"LP","offer_id":50395730739531,"sku":"1055970","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/HW_ENCOUNTERS_COVER_3000x3000_21707251_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726470688"},{"product_id":"ben-webster-meets-oscar-peterson","title":"Ben Webster Meets Oscar Peterson","description":"\u003cp\u003eLimited edition 180g vinyl - audiophile pressing, the complete album + 1 bonus track. Ben Webster stated on numerous occasions that pianist Oscar Peterson was his favourite accompanist. This 1959 album would mark their last studio collaboration and one of their best. Reviewer Stephen Cook rated this album with 4 stars on AllMusic, stating that it is \"....not only a definite first-disc choice for Webster newcomers, but one of the jazz legend's all-time great records\".\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Waxtime","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50416539468107,"sku":"2016558","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_aaccab26_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726705517"},{"product_id":"ben-webster-meets-oscar-peterson-2","title":"Ben Webster Meets Oscar Peterson (Acoustic Sounds)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBen Webster was, without a doubt, one of the most important and influential tenor saxophonists in jazz. \u003ci\u003eBen Webster Meets Oscar Peterson\u003c\/i\u003e features some of his finest collaborations with Oscar Peterson, who Webster often stated was his favourite accompanist. Verve’s Acoustic Sounds Series features transfers from analog tapes and remastered 180-gram vinyl in deluxe gatefold packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Decca","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50443700568395,"sku":"2220636","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Ben_Webster_Meets_Oscar_Peterson_01f6dae3_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727019042"},{"product_id":"see-you-at-the-fair-acoustic-sounds","title":"See You At The Fair (Acoustic Sounds)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBen Webster's final American recording was one of his greatest. At 55, the tenor saxophonist was still very much in his prime but considered out of style in the U.S. He would soon permanently move to Europe where he was better appreciated. Webster's tone has rarely sounded more beautiful than on ‘Someone to Watch Over Me’, and ‘Our Love Is Here to Stay’. Verve’s Acoustic Sounds Series features transfers from analog tapes and remastered 180-gram vinyl in deluxe gatefold packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Impulse!","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50474023223627,"sku":"2224616","price":42.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/BW_SEE_YOU_AT_THE_FAIR_COVER_3000x3000_01391029_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727433028"},{"product_id":"plays-duke-ellington","title":"Plays Duke Ellington","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis album is a collection of classic melodies from the repertoire of Ben Websters famous employer of many years, Duke Ellington. The album is comprised of three live radio sessions with the Danish Radio Big Band in 1969 and 1971, plus live concert sessions with two different backing trios (Finland in 1967 and Denmark in 1969). Aside from one tune, all the performances with the Danish Radio Big Band are based on Ellingtons original scores. The quartet sessions are also great - one with Bens boss from the early 1930s, Teddy Wilson, and the other with Kenny Drew. That Ben Webster was one of the undisputed jazz greats on the tenor saxophone - both in a big band and small group context - is amply illustrated on this fine album.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLP Tracks: Cottontail \/ Johnny Come Lately \/ Perdido \/ In A Mellow Tone \/ Bojangles \/ Rockin' In Rhythm \/ Things Ain't What They Used To Be \/ Stompy Jones \/ Cottontail\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCD Tracks: Cottontail \/ Johnny Come Lately \/ Perdido \/ In A Mellow Tone \/ Bojangles \/ Rockin' In Rythm \/ Thins Ain't What They Used To Be \/ Stompy Jones \/ Cottontail \/ Satin Doll \/ Things Ain't What They Used To Be\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Storyville Records","offers":[{"title":"Black | LP","offer_id":50477183205707,"sku":"1168150","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50477182779723,"sku":"1168151","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/1f04aedd-d386-400f-8c6d-5dbed2be748c_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727466331"},{"product_id":"in-hot-house","title":"In Hot House","description":"\u003cp\u003eTenor saxophonist Ben Webster (born Kansas City, 1909) needs little introduction, Webster is regarded as one of the three foremost swing era tenor saxophonists – the two others being Coleman Hawkins and Lester Young. His ballad playing and sound inspired such later fellow saxophonists as Archie Shepp, Sonny Rollins and John Coltrane. Webster became famous for his unique sound, quick tempos, his solos that contained great virile rhythmic momentum, a rasping timbre and an almost brutal aggressiveness filled with growl, while his ballad playing was breathy, tender and sensual.\n The list of his collaborations is long, Ben Webster worked, recorded and played with legends from the likes of Art Tatum, Count Basie, Cab Calloway, Roy Eldridge and Dexter Gordon…but a dream came true when he was offered a permanent job in Duke Ellington’s orchestra where his personal style matured. Webster stayed with Ellington until 1943, after which he formed his own groups and played with other small ensembles. From 1952 on he spent his time between Los Angeles and New York playing, freelancing and recording with a variety of soloists, among them high-profile singers like Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Carmen McRae and Frank Sinatra. \n Despite excellent reviews of his albums, it was difficult for Webster to find steady work in the US during the early 1960’s, and when in 1964 he got offered to play for a month in London he accepted and sailed to England. Webster never returned to the United States. In Europe he found plenty of work, playing residences in Scandinavia, settled in Amsterdam (1966-69) and then in Copenhagen (where he even has a street named after him). He toured frequently, playing in clubs and at big festivals with local bands or with visiting American musicians. \n Ben Webster suffered a stroke in Amsterdam in September 1973 following a performance in Leiden and died on September 20. Even when his health started to decline during his last years, his playing never did. To the last day Webster played with passion and intensity, delivering weight on every note.\n Webster is the subject of two renowned documentaries and two extensive biographies have been published about his legacy. Responsible for a plethora of excellent recordings he remains THE best-selling tenor saxophonist in jazz. Ben Webster was one of those unique jazz musicians whose presence came through on every recording (He recorded for prestigious labels including Verve, Impulse!, Prestige, Reprise, Blue Note…and countless others.\n On the album we are proudly presenting you today (‘In Hot House’ recorded at Leiden, May 1972) you will find mind-blowing rare Dutch sessions recorded at the Hot House club in Leiden. Hot House is one of the oldest jazz venues of The Netherlands (It has existed since 1969.) The album includes an international all-star line-up featuring Rob Langereis (Toots Thielemans), Eric Ineke (George Coleman) and Tete Montoliu (Rashaan Roland Kirk). Webster is in constant musical dialog with the rhythm section creating a unique back and forth with these musicians at the top of their game.\n Ben Webster played a total of three shows in Leiden, the first one dating back to 1967, then the recordings we are presenting you today (from 1972) and then the last one in 1973 (just two weeks before his untimely death). Needless to say the venue was packed with loyal fans…and the love an audience has for Webster can be clearly heard on this album. The musicians are constantly being fired up by a spirited crowd (almost making the audience a 5th bandmember).\n Tidal Waves Music now proudly presents the FIRST ever vinyl reissue of this fantastic album (originally released as a limited private pressing by the Dutch Ben Webster fan club society back in 1979). 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