ORG / BLACK LION LP ORGM-1064: BEN WEBSTER - Stormy Weather - 2012 GERMANY SS

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Background -

Benjamin Francis Webster (March 27, 1909 – September 20, 1973) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. Webster, born in Kansas City, Missouri, is considered one of the three most important "swing tenors" along with Coleman Hawkins and Lester Young. Known affectionately as The Brute, or Frog, he had a tough, raspy, and brutal tone on stomps (with growls), yet on ballads he played with warmth and sentiment. Stylistically he was indebted to alto star Johnny Hodges, who, he said, taught him to play his instrument.           

Webster learned to play piano and violin at an early age before learning to play the saxophone, although he did return to the piano from time to time, even recording on the instrument occasionally. Once Budd Johnson showed him some basics on the saxophone, Webster began to play that instrument in the Young Family Band (which at the time included Lester Young). Kansas City at this point was a melting pot from which emerged some of the biggest names in 1930s jazz. Webster joined Bennie Moten's band in 1932, a grouping which also included Count Basie, Oran "Hot Lips" Page and Walter Page. This era was recreated in Robert Altman's film Kansas City.

Webster spent time with quite a few orchestras in the 1930s, including Andy Kirk, the Fletcher Henderson Orchestra in 1934, then Benny Carter, Willie Bryant, Cab Calloway, and the short-lived Teddy Wilson big band.  

In 1965 he moved permanently to Europe, working with other American jazz musicians based there as well as local musicians. He played when he pleased during his last decade. He lived in London for one year, followed by four years in Amsterdam and made his last home in Copenhagen in 1969. Webster appeared as a sax player in a low-rent cabaret club in the 1970 Danish blue film titled Quiet Days in Clichy. In 1971, Webster reunited with Duke Ellington and his orchestra for a couple of shows at the Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen; in addition, he also recorded "live" in France with Earl Hines. He also recorded or performed with Buck Clayton, Bill Coleman and Teddy Wilson.

Webster suffered a cerebral hemorrhage in Amsterdam in September 1973, following a performance at the Twee Spieghels in Leiden, and died on 20 September. His body was cremated in Copenhagen and his ashes were buried in the Assistens Cemetery in the Nørrebro section of the city. Although not all that flexible or modern, remaining rooted in the blues and swing-era ballads, Webster could swing with the best and his tone was a later influence on such diverse players as Archie Shepp, Lew Tabackin, Scott Hamilton, David Murray, and Bennie Wallace.

Story Weather was recorded live at the Montmartre Jazzhus, Copenhagen, Denmark on January 30, 1965. Ben Webster, the veteran tenor saxophonist, performed just one month after he moved to Europe, disenchanted with his popularity in the United States. This set of music features pianist Kenny Drew (the only other American in the group) with European drummer and bass player Alex Riel and Nils Henning Orsted Pederson, respectively. The ten tracks on this title stay pretty well within the genre of "mainstream jazz." However, Drew's bop solos and Riel's slightly more modern drumming add variety to Webster's straight-up swing approach a la Coleman Hawkins. The repertoire is standard, with songs like "Our Love Is Here to Stay," "Mack the Knife," and "Teach Me Tonight."Webster's forte has always been his ballad playing. The subtle nuances he brings to the melodies of "My Romance" and the title track best show the depth of Webster's musical acumen. In short, STORMY WEATHER reveals that Webster was still at his peak in the mid '60s.
 LP made by ORG Music / BLACK LION Records, in GERMANY
 LP released in 2012 LP recorded in STEREO LP issued on 180-gram vinyl Limited edition issue, mastered by Bernie Grundman, cutting by Chris Bellman, sound and engineering consultation by Steve Hoffman.
 Record Catalog Number: ORGM-1064 // BLP 60108 UPC # 711574703517
 This listing is for a rare, out of print LP title - a BRAND NEW, FACTORY SEALED and MINT condition LP title PRESSED and ISSUED by ORG Music // Black Lion Records of a highly collectible title from their catalog - a superb title featuring -

Ben Webster

LP title and music on this rare item -

Stormy Weather

Performers include -

Ben Webster, tenor saxophone
Kenny Drew, piano
Nils-Henning Orsted Pederson, bass
Alex Reil, drums

Track Listing -

A-1. Our Love Is Here To Stay - Written-By – George & Ira Gershwin - 6:28
A-2. My Romance - Written-By – Rodgers & Hart - 6:42
A-3. Blues For Herluf - Written-By – Webster - 5:23
A-4. Londonderry Air - Arranged By – Webster Written-By – Trad. - 4:40
A-5. Mack The Knife - Written-By – Brecht, Weill, Biltstein - 5:23
B-1. I Can't Get Started - Written-By – Gershwin, Duke - 6:40
B-2. The Theme - Written-By – Davis & Miles - 3:06
B-3. Friskin' The Frog - Written-By – Webster - 7:16
B-4. Stormy Weather - Written-By – Arien, Koehler - 7:21
B-5. Teach Me Tonight - Written-By – de Paul, Cahn - 2:48

CONDITION Details: The LP jacket is in mint condition! The jacket is brand new and never opened (see pictures with this listing as they are of the actual item). 
The LP is in mint condition! It is brand new and sealed.
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