Coleman Hawkins Coleman Hawkins Encounters Ben Webster =reissue 180g vinyl =

Release date 14-05-2012 (Originally released in 1957)

2012 EU reissue 180g vinyl LP -Many saxophonists have come close, but none have quite equaled the fullness of tone, enveloping spirit, or sense of uncompromised soul that jazz giants Coleman Hawkins and Ben Webster produced on their instruments. This 1957 Verve date with Norman Granz behind the boards finds the two tenors matching wits with iconic accompaniment from Herb Ellis (guitar), Ray Brown (bass), Oscar Peterson (piano) and Alvin Stoller (drums).

From Hawkins' screaming solo on album opener "Blues for Yolanda," to the saxophone greats' beautiful give and take on the ballads “It Never Entered My Mind” and “Prisoner of Love” to the melodic toe tappers “You'd be So Nice to Come Home To” and “Tangerine,” this 7-song set is warm, lyrical and altogether essential!

"...these are all truly classic Verve titles that you simply don't want to miss...most importantly, the sound of these reissues is nothing short of astounding." - Danny Kaey, Positive Feedback Online - November/December 2011

Musicians:
Coleman Hawkins (tenor saxophone)
Ben Webster (tenor saxophone)
Ray Brown (bass)
Herb Ellis (guitar)
Oscar Peterson (piano)
Alvin Stoller (drums)

Tracks:
A1 Blues For Yolande- Coleman Hawkins
A2 It Never Entered My Mind -Rodgers Hart
A3 La Rosita-Haenschen Okeefe
A4 Cocktails For Two- JohnstonCoslow

B1 Youd Be So Nice To Come Home To - Cole Porter
B2 Prisoner Of Love Columbo-RobinHaskill
B3 Tangerine - Mercer Schertzinger
B4 Shine On Harvest Moon - Bayes Norwith
B5 La Rosita Short( Alternate Version)- Haenschen Okeefe