Benny Carter

Jazz is an international music and Benny Carter was one its leading statesmen. Born in a district of New York known as Hell's Kitchen on August 8, 1907 he proved conclusively that talent, determination and hard work can be combined to achieve the highest eminences. In Carter's case it led to total instrumental control, a mastery of the arranger's craft, the will to form and lead successful orchestras and the ability to compose music for every occasion.

PERSONNEL:

BENNY CARTER, alto sax
KENNY DREW, piano
JESPER LUNDGAARD, bass

Copenhagen, Denmark, August 17, 1980

TRACKS:

01. Indiana
02. Almost Like Being In Love
03. Summer Serenade
04. All That Jazz
05. Blue Star
06. When Lights Are Low
07. Taking A Chance On Love