Name: Coleman Hawkins Encounters Ben Webster (Acoustic Sounds Series)
Brand: Coleman Hawkins, Ben Webster

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

5509860

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Black

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Acoustic Sounds Series. Remastered From Original Analog Tapes. 180 Gram Vinyl Housed in Deluxe Gatefold Packaging.

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-12-08

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Universal

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0602455098603

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7708963

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180 Gram Vinyl with lacquering, mastered by the label from the original tapes. Original cover artwork.

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Artist

Coleman Hawkins

Ben Webster

Genre GB

Jazz

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Verve

Verve Records, also known as Verve, is a multinational record label that was founded in 1956 by jazz impresario Norman Granz. The label originated from the consolidation of Granz's earlier labels, Norgran Records and Clef Records. In 1960, Verve was sold to MGM Records and became a subsidiary of the company. Throughout the 1960s, Verve expanded its music genres to include comedy, pop, R&B, rock, and folk music.

During this time, Verve had successful jazz recordings from artists such as Stan Getz, Kai Winding, Astrud Gilberto, Ella Fitzgerald, and Jimmy Smith under the direction of Creed Taylor. In 1972, MGM sold its record division to Polydor which brought Verve into the newly formed PolyGram family of record labels. As a result of this transition, Verve focused primarily on jazz reissues while other non-jazz releases were absorbed into Polydor.

In the late 1980s, PolyGram decided to revive Verve with both reissue programs and new artist signings. This revitalization led to strong sales for both new material and remastered classic recordings. With the merger of PolyGram and Vivendi Universal in 1999 creating Universal Music Group (UMG), Verve Records became part of The Verve Music Group alongside other influential labels such as Blue Note Records and Impulse! Records.

Coleman Hawkins, also known as Bean or Hawk, was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. Born on November 21, 1904 in St. Joseph, Missouri, he showed musical talent from a young age and began piano lessons at the age of five. At seven years old, he switched to the cello before ultimately finding his passion for the tenor saxophone at nine. By the remarkable age of twelve, Coleman turned professional.

Throughout his career, Coleman Hawkins collaborated with renowned artists such as *Fletcher Henderson*, *Benny Carter*, *Duke Ellington*, *Count Basie*, and *Thelonious Monk*. In August 1923, he made his first recordings which marked the beginning of a legendary journey in jazz music.

Coleman Hawkins' powerful and innovative playing style revolutionized the world of jazz. His influence can be heard in the works of other notable artists such as Dexter Gordon, Ben Webster, Johnny Hodges, Art Tatum, and many more. With a career spanning several decades until his passing on May 19th, 1969 in New York City at the age of sixty-four,

Ben Webster, also known as "The Brute" or "Frog," was an influential American jazz tenor saxophonist. Born on March 27, 1909 in Kansas City, Missouri, USA, he left a lasting impact on the world of music until his death on September 20, 1973 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Webster's soulful and expressive playing style made him stand out among his peers. He collaborated with numerous renowned artists throughout his career and was often compared to fellow saxophonists *Lester Young* and *Johnny Hodges*. His contributions to jazz were significant and he continues to inspire musicians today.

In addition to his musical accomplishments, Webster had a cameo appearance as himself in the movie "Stille dage i Clichy / Quiet days on Clichy" (1970), directed by Jens Jørgen Thorsen. This further showcased his presence beyond the realm of music.

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Reissues

This 1957 date, produced by Norman Granz, finds the two tenors matching wits with accompaniment from Oscar Peterson, Herb Ellis, Ray Brown, and Alvin Stoller. From Hawkins' screaming solo on the opener "Blues for Yolanda" to the beautiful give-and-take on the ballads "It Never Entered My Mind" and "Prisoner of Love", this classic set is warm, lyrical and essential.&nbsp;

Coleman Hawkins Encounters Ben Webster (Acoustic Sounds Series)

Music GB

Discover Coleman Hawkins Encounters Ben Webster by Coleman Hawkins. Classic 1957 LP on Verve. Warm, lyrical and essential music on remastered 180-gram vinyl.