This legendary album consisted of tracks recorded at Carnegie Hall between 1946 and 1967 with an all-star ensemble of jazz legends like Herb Ellis, Jo Jones, Ray Brown, Coleman Hawkins and Illinois Jacquet. "Can't We Be Friends", the third part of the Medley on side B was recorded in stereo — all other tracks are mono.
PERSONNEL:
- Buck Clayton - (trumpet on A1, A4)
- Lester Young - (tenor sax)
- Coleman Hawkins - (tenor sax on A1)
- Illinois Jacquet - (tenor sax on A1, B4)
- Kenny Kersey - (piano)
- Al McKibbon - (bass)
- J.C. Heard - (drums)
- Joe Guy - (trumpet on A2)
- Trummy Young - (trombone onA4)
- John Collins - (guitar on A4)
- Oscar Peterson - (piano on B3-4)
- Herb Ellis - (guitar on B3-4)
- Ray Brown - (bass on B3-4)
- Flip Phillips - (tenor sax on B4)
- Jo Jones - (drums on B4)
TRACKS:
- SIDE A:
- A1. Carnegie Blues
- Recorded at Carnegie Hall, New York, May 27, 1946
- A2. Tea For Two
- Recorded at Carnegie Hall, New York, June 3, 1946
- A3. Blues
- A4. I Got Rhythm
- Recorded at Carnegie Hall, New York, June 17, 1946
- SIDE B:
- B1. Lester's Blues
- B2. I Cover The Waterfront
- B3. Lester Gambols
- Recorded at Carnegie Hall, New York, September 19, 1953
- B4. Medley:
- a. Robbins' Nest
- b. Polka Dots And Moonbeams
- c. Can't We Be Friends
- Recorded at the Chicago Civic Opera House, October 19, 1957