Music for Loving | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 1954 | |||
Recorded | March 30, May 28 and December 15, 1954 | |||
Studio | Fine Sound, New York City | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Label |
Norgran Verve | |||
Producer | Norman Granz | |||
Ben Webster chronology | ||||
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Music with Feeling cover | ||||
Music for Loving is an album by American jazz saxophonist Ben Webster with tracks recorded in 1954 and released by Norgran in 1955. [1] The album was reissued in 1957 by Verve as Sophisticated Lady. [2] In 1996 Verve released a double CD compiling the album with another Norgran LP, Music with Feeling, and one by Harry Carney, Harry Carney with Strings which was first released by Clef. [3]
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic | [3] |
Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [4] |
The Penguin Guide to Jazz | [5] |
Reviewing the compilation Allmusic's Stephen Cook stated: "the two-disc Music With Feeling delivers over two hours' worth of incredible ballad interpretations. Webster, of course, made his name with many an after-hours gem, and he predictably shines here amidst the lush yet tasteful orchestral charts penned by Ralph Burns, Gerald Wilson, and Billy Strayhorn ... Forget all those bachelor-pad compilations and give this collection a spin at your next cocktail party". [3] The Penguin Guide to Jazz selected the double CD reissue as part of its suggested Core Collection. [5] [6]
It was voted number 2 in the 50 All-Time Overlooked Jazz Albums from Colin Larkin's All Time Top 1000 Albums. [7]
Original LP
1995 Double CD Compilation
March 30, 1954 at Fine Sound, New York City: LP - A:4 & 5 and B:4 & 5, CD - 2:8 to 11
May 28, 1954 at Fine Sound, New York City: LP - A:1-3, CD - 1:1, 11-13, 17 & 18 and 2:12
December 13, 1954 at Fine Sound, New York City: Harry Carney with Strings CD - 2:13-20
December 15, 1954 at Fine Sound, New York City: LP - B:1-3, CD - 1:2 & 14-16
February 3, 1955 at Fine Sound, New York City: CD:2:1-7
September 9, 1955 in New York City: CD - 1:3-10
Music for Loving | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 1954 | |||
Recorded | March 30, May 28 and December 15, 1954 | |||
Studio | Fine Sound, New York City | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Label |
Norgran Verve | |||
Producer | Norman Granz | |||
Ben Webster chronology | ||||
| ||||
Music with Feeling cover | ||||
Music for Loving is an album by American jazz saxophonist Ben Webster with tracks recorded in 1954 and released by Norgran in 1955. [1] The album was reissued in 1957 by Verve as Sophisticated Lady. [2] In 1996 Verve released a double CD compiling the album with another Norgran LP, Music with Feeling, and one by Harry Carney, Harry Carney with Strings which was first released by Clef. [3]
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic | [3] |
Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [4] |
The Penguin Guide to Jazz | [5] |
Reviewing the compilation Allmusic's Stephen Cook stated: "the two-disc Music With Feeling delivers over two hours' worth of incredible ballad interpretations. Webster, of course, made his name with many an after-hours gem, and he predictably shines here amidst the lush yet tasteful orchestral charts penned by Ralph Burns, Gerald Wilson, and Billy Strayhorn ... Forget all those bachelor-pad compilations and give this collection a spin at your next cocktail party". [3] The Penguin Guide to Jazz selected the double CD reissue as part of its suggested Core Collection. [5] [6]
It was voted number 2 in the 50 All-Time Overlooked Jazz Albums from Colin Larkin's All Time Top 1000 Albums. [7]
Original LP
1995 Double CD Compilation
March 30, 1954 at Fine Sound, New York City: LP - A:4 & 5 and B:4 & 5, CD - 2:8 to 11
May 28, 1954 at Fine Sound, New York City: LP - A:1-3, CD - 1:1, 11-13, 17 & 18 and 2:12
December 13, 1954 at Fine Sound, New York City: Harry Carney with Strings CD - 2:13-20
December 15, 1954 at Fine Sound, New York City: LP - B:1-3, CD - 1:2 & 14-16
February 3, 1955 at Fine Sound, New York City: CD:2:1-7
September 9, 1955 in New York City: CD - 1:3-10