King of the Tenors

1 January 19538 tracks, 29 minutes

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King of the Tenors is an album by American jazz saxophonist Ben Webster featuring tracks recorded in 1953 for the Norgran label and originally released as The Consummate Artistry of Ben Webster (MGN 1001). The album was re-issued in 1957 on Verve Records as King of the Tenors (MGV 8020), and has been released with that title ever since. Webster is accompanied by the Oscar Peterson Trio, and, on several tracks, by Benny Carter and Harry "Sweets" Edison.

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Genres: Jazz, swing
Length: 8 tracks, 29 minutes
Released: 1 January 1953
Label: verve

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1Tenderly3:05

2Jive at Six4:15

3Don't Get Around Much Anymore3:09

4That's All3:50

5Bounce Blues4:35

6Pennies From Heaven2:52

7Cotton Tail3:23

8Danny Boy3:40

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