Ben Webster Quartet - My Man Live at Montmatre 1973

1986 release

Just months before his death, the great tenor Ben Webster shows that even with an occasional shortness of breath, he never really declined musically. The six selections (five standards and his "Set Call") are all familiar (one wonders how many times Webster recorded "Sunday") but he still sounds enthusiastic and emotional. Joined by pianist Ole Kock Hansen, bassist Bo Stief and drummer Alex Riel for these appearances at the Montmartre in Copenhagen, Webster's warm ballad renditions and hard-driving romps are as always quite enjoyable to hear.

Scott Yanow AMG

Ben Webster (ts)
Ole Kock Hansen (p)
Bo Stief (b)
& Alex Riel (d).

Live at Montmatre, Copenhagen January 11, 1973.

Tracks:

01. Sunday
02. Willow Weep For Me
03. Exactly Like You
04. Old Folks
05. I Got Rhythm
06. Set Call (The Theme).