Plays the Benny Carter Songbook

• Artist: Marian McPartland
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• Release Date: 1990 01
• Total Time: 52:49
• Genre: Jazz

Review

Two aspects uplift this Marian McPartland CD above most songbooks. Benny Carter is much better-known as an altoist and an arranger than as a composer, so his compositions tend to be quite fresh since they have been underplayed through the years. Also, the fact that Carter himself performs on the majority of these selections (which also include bassist John Clayton and drummer Harold Jones) makes the set something special. Highlights include "When Lights Are Low," "I'm in the Mood for Swing," "Key Largo," "Doozy," "Lonely Woman" and "Only Trust Your Heart," but all 11 songs are enjoyable and swinging. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
When Lights Are Low	Benny Carter, Spencer Williams	Marian McPartland	(4:00)
I'm in the Mood for Swing	Benny Carter, Spencer Williams	Marian McPartland	(5:12)
A Kiss from You	Benny Carter, Johnny Mercer	Marian McPartland	(4:49)
Key Largo	Benny Carter, Karl Suessdorf, Leah Worth	Marian McPartland	(3:40)
Another Time, Another Place	Benny Carter	Marian McPartland	(4:38)
Summer Serenade	Benny Carter	Marian McPartland	(4:41)
Doozy	Benny Carter	Marian McPartland	(3:59)
Lonely Woman	Benny Carter, Ray Sonin	Marian McPartland	(5:09)
Only Trust Your Heart	Benny Carter, Sammy Cahn	Marian McPartland	(7:04)
Evening Star	Benny Carter	Marian McPartland	(3:37)
Easy Money	Benny Carter	Marian McPartland	(6:00)

Credits

Carl Jefferson (Producer), Harold Jones (?), Phil Edwards (Remixing), Ed Berger (Liner Notes), George Horn (Mastering), Kent Judkins (Art Direction), Phil Edwards (Engineer), John Clayton (Bass), Marian McPartland (Performer), Benny Carter (?), John Clayton (?), Benny Carter (Sax (Alto)), Eric Rudd (Assistant Engineer), Harold Jones (Drums), Benny Carter (Performer), Marian McPartland (Piano)