Ben Webster

Personnel: Ben Webster (ts), Cees Slinger (p), Rob Langeris (b) & John Engels (d).

Tracks: 1. Sunday, 2. Old Folks, 3. For All We Know, 4. Poutin’, 5. My Romance, 6. Perdido, 7. How Long Has This Been Going On?, 8. Chelsea Bridge, 9. Ben’s Little Scheme, 10. Untitled (Hidden Track).

Recorded: September 2, 1970, live at De Hertenkamp, Laren, Netherlands.
Includes liner notes by Egbert De Bloeme.

“Webster is in excellent form during this concert which includes warm, swinging performances.” As gritty and funky as he was on up-tempo material and 12-bar blues items, he could be quite sentimental on ballads -- and true to form, his ballad playing is as soulful and expressive as ever on “My Romance,” “How Long Has This Been Going On,” and Billy Strayhorn’s “Chelsea Bridge.” “Wayfaring Webster” is a fine CD that Webster’s serious fans will appreciate.” - ALEX HENDERSON, AMG