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Ben Webster Live at Ronnie Scott's 1964: The Punch Release Date: 2005 02 01 Label: Storyville The great tenor-saxophonist Ben Webster did not come to Europe for the first time until December, 1964, and he liked it so much that in his last nine years he never returned to the United States. This previously unreleased set, Live at Ronnie Scott's 1964: The Punch, are recordings of some of Webster's first club performances in Europe, and they find him at his most dynamic and exciting. Surprisingly, a couple of the songs ("Confirmation" and "A Night in Tunisia") are bebop classics, but soon Webster would shrink his repertoire down to his 20 or so favorite swing standards. Joined by an inspired rhythm section led by pianist Stan Tracey, Webster is heard throughout in top-form, pushing himself and clearly doing his best to make a strong impression. He plays beautifully on the ballads (including "Stardust") and roars on the faster material, making this an important set both historically and musically -- one well-worth picking up. Scott Yanow, All Music Guide Tracks: Title Composer Time 1 Intro Ronnie Scott :45 2 Blues in B Flat Webster 5:44 3 Stardust Carmichael 7:40 4 Gone with the Wind Wrubel, Magidson 7:34 5 Love Is Here to Stay Gershwin, Gershwin 4:54 6 Theme Davis 4:14 7 Confirmation Gillespie 7:05 8 My Romance Rodgers, Hart 7:07 9 Poutin' Webster 8:34 10 Night in Tunisia Gillespie 7:38 11 Over the Rainbow Harburg, Arlen 5:10 12 How High the Moon Lewis, Hamilton 3:38 13 Cottontail Ellington 5:59 Releases: Year Type Label 2005 CD Storyville

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