by Benny Carter · Bmg/Musicmasters · CD · EAN 0016126515526
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«Benny Carter Songbook, Vol. 2» is the jazz album by Benny Carter, released in 1997 by MusicMasters Jazz, on CD.
Second volume of the songbook of alto saxophonist Benny Carter, focused on swing and vocal jazz. Carter plays sax and sings on the final track, accompanied by a quintet with cornet, piano, double bass and drums, and by guest vocalists such as Diana Krall, Joe Williams and Ruth Brown. Notable songs include «Echo of My Dream» and «Doozy».
The album, produced by Ed Berger and Danny Kapilian, has a duration of about 76 minutes. Warren Vaché plays cornet, Chris Neville piano, Steve LaSpira double bass and Sherman Ferguson drums; Roy McCurdy joins on two tracks.
For fans of classic swing who want to discover Benny Carter as composer and performer, with guests such as Diana Krall or Joe Williams.
