Benny Carter

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Benny Carter has recorded so many excellent swing sessions throughout his lengthy career that it is very difficult to pick out the best ones; there's too much competition. However, this one could well be among the chosen ones. Summer Serenade, recorded on a Sunday in August of 1980, matches Benny's alto with pianist Kenny Drew, bassist Jesper Lundgaard and drummer Ed Thigpen for four of Carter's originals and three standards. Richard Boone sings only on the good-humored "All That Jazz."

Personnel:
Benny Carter (alto sax)
Kenny Drew (piano)
Jesper Lundgard (bass)
Ed Thigpen (drums)
Richard Boone (vocal)

Tracklist
Side 1:
01. Indiana – James Hanley (5:08)
02. Almost Like Being In Love - Frederick Loewe (7:22)
03. Summer Serenade – Benny Carter (4:15)
04. All That Jazz – Al Stillman, Benny Carter (5:03)

Side 2:
05. Blue Star – Benny Carter (8:06)
06. When Lights Are Low – Benny Carter (6:01)
07. Taking A Chance On Love – Vernon Duke (8:20)

Recorded Sunday, August 17, 1980 - Copenhagen, Denmark.