Personnel:
Ben Webster (ts), Mike Renzi (p), Bob Pettrutti (b), Joe Veletri (d)
Reference: LHJ10127
Never Previously released on CD.
2 Albums on 1 CD.
This extraordinary release includes the complete December 7, 1963 Pawtucket, Rhode Island sessions recorded at the now defunct Kings & Queens. 13 tracks feature the legendary saxophonist swinging away in rare form.
Tracklisting:
1. Perdido
2. My Romance
3. Lover, Come Back to Me
4. Danny Boy
5. On Green Dolphin Street
6. Go Home
7. Bye Bye Blackbird
8. Sometimes I'm Happy
9. How Long Has This Been Going On?
10. Embraceable You
11. The Theme
12. My Romance (bonus track)
13. Wee Dot
Recorded December 7, 1963
Total Time: 72:45
This edition contains 2 complete albums:
- Ben Webster's "Layin' back with Ben Vol.1" (Honew Dew)
- Ben Webster's "Layin' back with Ben Vol.2" (Honew Dew)
Review:
"Webster is in peak form on this memorable 1963 Rhode Island date with the talented Mike Renzi Trio."
- Peter Ascott, Jazz Sounds
