Benny Carter Plays Pretty
Benny Carter Plays Pretty (also released as Moonglow) is an album by American jazz saxophonist Benny Carter that was recorded in 1954 and released by Norgran Records.[1][2]
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| Released | 1955 | |||
| Recorded | June 23 and September 14, 1954 | |||
| Studio | Los Angeles and Fine Sound Studios, New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | Norgran | |||
| Producer | Norman Granz | |||
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Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Moonglow" (Will Hudson, Irving Mills, Eddie DeLange) | 2:44 |
| 2. | "My One and Only Love" (Guy Wood, Robert Mellin) | 3:51 |
| 3. | "Love Is Here to Stay" (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin) | 3:35 |
| 4. | "Tenderly" (Walter Gross, Jack Lawrence) | 3:37 |
| 5. | "Unforgettable" (Irving Gordon) | 3:21 |
| 6. | "Laura" (David Raksin, Johnny Mercer) | 7:41 |
| 7. | "Ruby" (Heinz Roemheld, Mitchell Parish) | 4:32 |
| 8. | "Moon Song" (Sam Coslow, Arthur Johnston) | 3:56 |
Personnel
- Benny Carter – alto saxophone
- Bill Harris – trombone (track 6)
- Don Abney (tracks 1-5, 7 & 8) – piano
- Oscar Peterson (track 6) – piano
- Herb Ellis – guitar (track 6)
- George Duvivier (track 1-5, 7 & 8) – double bass
- Ray Brown (track 6) – double bass
- Louis Bellson (tracks 1-5, 7 & 8) – drums
- Buddy Rich (track 6) – drums
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References
- Edwards, D. & Callahan, M. Norgran Label Discography, accessed March 29, 2016
- Norgran Records Catalog: 1000 series accessed March 29, 2016
- Allmusic listing, accessed March 29, 2016
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