"Brings together all of the genius alto saxophonist's combo session with the great Oscar Peterson."--Container. "Verve 50th anniversary."--Container. Compact disc. Music for this compilation produced, researched, restored, and remastered by Phil Schaap. On disc: Norgran Records. Original recordings produced by Norman Granz. Program notes by Edward Berger on container insert. Tracks 18-21 are previously unissued alternative takes. Benny Carter, alto saxophone ; Oscar Peterson, piano ; with instrumental accompaniment. Recorded September 18, 1952 and September 14, 1954 in New York City ; and December 4, 1952 and November 12, 1954 in Los Angeles.
Contents:
Gone with the wind (2:57) -- I got it bad (and that ain't good) (2:56) -- Long ago (and far away) (3:04) -- I've got the world on a string (3:19) -- Street scene (3:19) -- Imagination (3:31) -- Pick yourself up (2:32) -- I get a kick out of you (2:51) -- Laura (7:39) -- That old black magic (6:45) -- Angel eyes (3:27) -- The song is you (4:46) -- A foggy day (3:39) -- You took advantage of me (3:55) -- Poinciana (Song of the tree) (2:48) -- Prisoner of love (3:46) -- Frenesi (4:37) -- Gone with the wind (2:29) -- I got it bad (and that ain't good) (3:12) -- Long ago (and far away) (2:55) -- I've got the world on a string (3:18).
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