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]

Benny Carter Plays Pretty
Studio album by
Released1955
RecordedJune 23 and September 14, 1954
StudioLos Angeles and Fine Sound Studios, New York City
GenreJazz
LabelNorgran
ProducerNorman Granz
Benny Carter chronology
Cosmopolite
(1956)
Benny Carter Plays Pretty
(1955)
New Jazz Sounds
(1955)

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[3]

Allmusic awarded the album 3 stars.[3]

Track listing

No.TitleLength
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

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References

  1. Edwards, D. & Callahan, M. Norgran Label Discography, accessed March 29, 2016
  2. Norgran Records Catalog: 1000 series accessed March 29, 2016
  3. Allmusic listing, accessed March 29, 2016
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