Review One of the many
Benny Carter recordings cut after he returned to jazz on a full-time basis in the mid-'70s, this double-LP set is the jewel among the seemingly countless number of gems. Eight of Carter's compositions are performed by the all-star
American Jazz Orchestra ("Doozy" gets two versions) along with his old theme song "Sleep" and his recently written six-part "Central City Sketches." Virtually every player in this big band was a potential star soloist; among the more notable musicians are trombonist
Jimmy Knepper , tenors
Lew Tabackin and
Loren Schoenberg and either
John Lewis or
Dick Katz on piano. But, as is often the case,
Benny Carter frequently steals solo honors and his brief trumpet spot on "Central City Blues" is memorable. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
Tracks
Doozy [Second Version]
Benny Carter American Jazz Orchestra , Benny Carter (5:23)
When Lights Are Low
Benny Carter , Spencer Williams American Jazz Orchestra , Benny Carter (5:02)
A Kiss from You
Benny Carter , Johnny Mercer American Jazz Orchestra , Benny Carter (2:56)
Sleep/Central City Sketches
Earl Burtnett & His Los Angeles Biltmore Hotel Orchestra , Adam Geibel American Jazz Orchestra , Benny Carter (3:28)
Central City Blues
Benny Carter American Jazz Orchestra , Benny Carter (3:09)
Hello
Benny Carter American Jazz Orchestra , Benny Carter (4:16)
People
Benny Carter American Jazz Orchestra , Benny Carter (4:24)
Promenade
Benny Carter American Jazz Orchestra , Benny Carter (3:21)
Remember
Irving Berlin American Jazz Orchestra , Benny Carter (3:37)
Sky Dance
Benny Carter American Jazz Orchestra , Benny Carter (3:27)
Lonesome Nights
Irving Mills , Benny Carter American Jazz Orchestra , Benny Carter (5:10)
Doozy [First Version]
Benny Carter American Jazz Orchestra , Benny Carter (4:41)
Easy Money
Benny Carter American Jazz Orchestra , Benny Carter (7:00)
Symphony in Riffs
Irving Mills , Benny Carter American Jazz Orchestra , Benny Carter (4:39)
Souvenir
Benny Carter American Jazz Orchestra , Benny Carter (4:09)
Blues in My Heart
Irving Mills , Benny Carter American Jazz Orchestra , Benny Carter (7:01)
Credits American Jazz Orchestra (Orchestra), Eddie Bert (Trombone) , Ron Carter (Bass) , Bill Easley (Flute) , Bill Easley (Sax (Alto)) , Jimmy Knepper (Trombone) , John Lewis (Piano) , John Lewis (Musical Director) , John Lewis (Music Direction) , Mel Lewis (Drums) , Remo Palmier (Guitar) , Loren Schoenberg (Sax (Tenor)) , Loren Schoenberg (Editing) , Loren Schoenberg (Sequencing) , Marvin Stamm (Trumpet) , Lew Tabackin (Flute) , Lew Tabackin (Sax (Tenor)) , Dick Katz (Piano) , John Purcell (Flute) , John Purcell (Sax (Alto)) , Leroy Parkins (Producer) , Leroy Parkins (Editing) , Leroy Parkins (Sequencing) , Britt Woodman (Trombone) , Danny Bank (Bass) , Danny Bank (Clarinet) , Danny Bank (Clarinet (Bass)) , Danny Bank (Sax (Baritone)) , Benny Carter (Trumpet) , Benny Carter (Arranger) , Benny Carter (Conductor) , Benny Carter (Saxophone) , Benny Carter (Sax (Alto)) , Benny Carter (Main Performer) , Benny Carter (Performer) , John Eckert (Trumpet) , Gary Giddins (Liner Notes) , Gary Giddins (Editing) , Gary Giddins (Sequencing) , Jack Jeffers (Trombone) , Virgil Jones (Trumpet) , Bill Kipper (Mastering) , Bob Millikan (Trumpet) , Gregory K. Squires (Engineer) , Gregory K. Squires (Editing) , Gregory K. Squires (Sequencing) , Cirgil Jones (Trumpet) , Jeffrey Nissim (Editing) , Jeffrey Nissim (Sequencing) , John Berg (Art Direction) , John G. Lewis (Piano) , John G. Lewis (Musical Director)
