Songbook (Benny Carter album)


Songbook is an album by American saxophonist and composer Benny Carter, released in 1996 by MusicMasters Records.

Reception

reviewer Scott Yanow stated "Due to his being such a talented altoist, arranger and occasional trumpeter for seven decades, it is often forgotten that Benny Carter wrote some worthy songs along the way... The ambitious program includes five Carter songs that were receiving their world premiere; in addition Carter also wrote or co-wrote the lyrics to nine of the pieces. The singers all show respect for the melody and words ... The vocalists consistently seem quite inspired by the unique project. There are many short Carter and Warren Vache solos and, even with the emphasis on ballads, there is more variety than one might expect. The well-conceived tribute is easily recommended".

Track listing

All compositions by Benny Carter, except where noted.
  1. "Only Trust Your Heart" – 5:28
  2. "All That Jazz" – 4:53
  3. "I Was Wrong" – 4:21
  4. "Rain" – 4:58
  5. "Cow-Cow Boogie" – 5:32
  6. "Fresh Out of Love" – 5:37
  7. "Speak Now" – 4:54
  8. "A Kiss from You" – 5:27
  9. "You Bring Out the Best in Me" – 4:15
  10. "My Kind of Trouble Is You" – 5:46
  11. "When Lights Are Low" – 4:05
  12. "Lonely Woman" – 6:33
  13. "Key Largo" – 4:32
  14. "We Were in Love" – 6:00
  15. "I See You" – 4:48

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