Artist: Benny Carter
Genre: Jazz
Benny Carter was an American jazz saxophonist, trumpeter, composer, and arranger born in 1907, who had one of jazz history's longest careers, spanning over eight decades. Carter was a pioneering alto saxophonist whose smooth, sophisticated style influenced countless musicians including Charlie Parker. Beyond performing, Carter was one of jazz's greatest arrangers, writing charts for big bands and orchestras. He was also one of the first African American musicians to work extensively in Hollywood, composing film scores and breaking racial barriers. Carter passed away in 2003 at age 95, leaving enormous legacy as performer, composer, arranger, and civil rights pioneer.
Benny Carter vinyl records (17)
BENNY CARTER The King (1976 UK 8-track LP also starring Milt Jackson Joe Pass Tommy Flanagan John B. Williams & Jake Hanna recorded at RCA Studios in LA fully laminated picture sleeve with Pablo catalogue inner. The sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear & the vinyl remains in Excellent condition with few signs of play) Track Listing: 1
£14.00 used
THE BENNY CARTER QUARTET Swinging The 20s (70s US issue of the 1959 12-track stereo LP pairing Benny with Earl Hines on piano & backing from Leroy Vinnegar on bass & Shelly Manne drums. The pasted picture sleeve shows minimal corner wear &the vinyl remains in Excellent condition with few signs of play S7561) Track Listing: 1
£17.00 used
BENNY CARTER Live & Well In Japan (1978 UK Pablo label 4-track LP recorded live on April 29 1977 with his band at Kosei Nenkin Hall Tokyo front laminated gatefold picture sleeve. The sleeve & vinyl appear in Excellent condition) Track Listing: 1. Squaty Roo 2. Tribute To Louis Armstrong a. When Its Sleepy Time Down South b
£14.00 used
VARIOUS Benny Carter 1945 plus The Metronome All-Stars (70s Italian only 16-track compilation LP featuring tracks recorded between 1940 & 1946 by a galaxy of stars such as Harry James Jack Teagarden Roy Eldridge Cootie Williams Johnny Hodges Coleman Hawkins June Christy & more picture sleeve
£9.75 used
BENNY CARTER Benny Carter (1979 French 32-track mono double LP the fourth issue in RCAs Double Black & White Jazz Tribune series featuring tracks recorded between 1928 & 1952. The gatefold picture sleeve with extensive liner notes showsminimal wear & the vinyl is near mint PM42406) Track Listing: Charleston Is The Best Dance After All Old Fashioned Love Apologies Sendin The Vipers Thirty Fifth & Calumet Im In The Mood For Swing Push Out I Just Got A Letter When Lights Are Low Walkin By The River All Of Me The Very Thought Of You Cocktails For Two Takin My Time Cuddle Up Huddle Up Babalu There Ive Said It Again Midnight My Favourite Blues Lullaby To a Dream What A Difference A Day Made Sunday Ill Wind Back Bay Boogie Tree Of Hope Lullaby In Blue Cruisin I Wanna Go Home You Belong To Me Love Is Cynthia Sunday Afternoon Georgia On My Mind
£12.00 used
BENNY CARTER Treasury Of Jazz No. 56 (1966 French 12-track compilation LP featuring tracks recorded in New York in 1940 & 1941 front laminated flipback picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little edge scuffing with the vinyl remaining in excellent condition showing little sign of play 430.686S) Track Listing: All Of Me The Very Thought Of You Cocktails For Two Taking My Time Babalu There Ive Said It Again Cuddle Up Huddle Up What a Difference A Day Made My Favourite Blues Midnight Sunday Back Boy Boogie
£12.00 used
BENNY CARTER Somebody Loves Me (1987 UK 14-track MONO LP including Without A Song Ol Man River & Tea For Two picture sleeve. The sleeve displays just light edgewear whilst the vinyl barely appears played AWE28) Track Listing: Somebody Loves Me Jubilee Jump
£12.00 used
BENNY CARTER Jazz Giant (80s UK issue of the 1958 7-track stereo LP also starring Ben Webster Frank Rosolino Andre Previn Jimmie Rowles Barney Kessel Leroy Vinnegar & Shelly Manne cut between 1956 & 58. This Septet are on roaring formfor a set of five standards & two Carter originals glossy picture sleeve replicates the original albums artwork & shows
£12.00 used
BENNY CARTER All Of Me (1991 German 18-track mono LP gathering digitally remastered recordings from 1940-59 with all material & their dates & personnel listed on the back cover along with extensive album notes in English. The sleeve shows just a little mild corner wear & the vinyl looks barely played; remaining in Near Mint condition NL83000) Track Listing: All Of Me Evry Goodbye Aint Gone Bablu Midnight My Favorite Things Lullaby To A Dream What A Difference A Day Made Sunday Back Bay Boogie Three Of Hope 35th & Calumet The Sheik Of Araby Push Out Confessin Boulevard Bounce The Lonely Beat The Juke Box Phantom Raiders
£12.00 used
BENNY CARTER with BEN WEBSTER AND BARNERY BIGARD Opening Blues (1981 Italian 4-track vinyl LP recorded in Englewood Cliffs 1962 picture sleeve. The sleeve shows a little paper loss to the front whilst the vinyl appears barely played HBS6148) Track Listing: Opening Blues Lula When Lights Are Low You Cant Tell The Difference When The Sun Goes Down Blues
£12.00 used