These timeless Benny Carter performances match the great altoist with pianist Oscar Peterson, bassist Ray Brown, either Barney Kessel or Herb Ellis on guitar, Buddy Rich, J.C. Heard or Bobby White on drums, and, on four numbers, trombonist Bill Harris. The 17 standards (four of which are also heard in alternate versions) are treated with respect, taste, and swing. Carter always sounds flawless and is in excellent form throughout this enjoyable set. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
Herb Ellis (Guitar), Bill Harris (Trombone), Barney Kessel (Guitar), Oscar Peterson (Piano), Buddy Rich (Drums), Ed Berger (Liner Notes), Benny Carter (Sax (Alto)), Benny Carter (Main Performer), Norman Granz (Producer), Norman Granz (Original Recording Producer), Ray Brown (Bass), J.C. Heard (Drums), Peter Pullman (Liner Editor), Phil Schaap (Compilation Producer), Phil Schaap (Remastering), Phil Schaap (Research), Phil Schaap (Restoration), Richard Seidel (Executive Producer), Val Valentin (Engineer), Bobby White (Drums), Michael Lang (Supervisor), Wendi Traub-Cohen (Art Direction), Wendi Traub-Cohen (Design), David Stone Martin (Cover Art), Ben Young (Research), Scott Townsend (Retouching), C. Robert Fine (Engineer), Dario Spina (Design Coordinator)
