Description
Ben Webster At The Renaissance – 24 Karat Gold Limited Edition CD
UPC: 753088001123
MPN: CAPJ 011
Brand Name: Analogue Productions
Overview
Ben Webster At The Renaissance captures the legendary tenor saxophonist Ben Webster in a live performance with a sympathetic and inspired band, featuring Jimmy Rowles on piano, Jim Hall on guitar, Red Mitchell on bass, and Frank Butler on drums. Originally recorded in the USA and licensed from Fantasy, Inc., Berkeley, California, this album highlights Webster’s lyrical mastery and emotional depth during his Los Angeles years of the late 1950s.
This 24 Karat Gold Limited Edition CD has been remastered by Doug Sax at the Mastering Lab in Hollywood using custom tube electronics for exceptional sound quality. The performance demonstrates the remarkable empathy and musical synergy of Webster and his colleagues, delivering jazz standards and original compositions in a timeless collection.
Product Features
- Format: Compact Disc (Digital Audio, Stereo, AAD)
- Number of Tracks: 8
- Total Duration: 67:08
- Genre: Jazz, Live Performance
- Label: Analogue Productions
- Country of Manufacture: USA
- Language: Instrumental (Jazz)
- Mastering: Doug Sax using tube electronics
- Producer: Lester Koenig
- Recording License: Fantasy, Inc., Berkeley, CA
- Edition: 24 Karat Gold Limited Edition
Interesting Facts
- The album includes jazz classics like “Caravan”, “Georgia On My Mind”, and “Stardust”, along with Webster originals.
- Tracks 5–7 (Stardust, Gone With the Wind, Renaissance Blues) are additional content not available on the original LP.
- Ben Webster’s Los Angeles period was challenging due to scarce work opportunities, but collaborations with Rowles, Hall, Mitchell, and Butler produced remarkable live performances.
- This CD has been remastered for audiophile quality, preserving the warmth and dynamics of the original analog tapes.
- Distributed by Acoustic Sounds, this edition is sought after by collectors for its exceptional fidelity and limited 24 Karat Gold pressing.
Track Listing
- Caravan – Ellington/Mills/Tizol (10:15)
- Georgia On My Mind – Carmichael/Gorrell (6:41)
- Ole Miss Blues – W.C. Handy (6:45)
- What Is This Thing Called Love – Cole Porter (7:39)
- Stardust – Hoagy Carmichael (11:09) *Additional track
- Gone With The Wind – Magidson/Wrubel (9:01) *Additional track
- Renaissance Blues – Webster/Rowles/Hall/Mitchell/Butler (5:49) *Additional track
- Mop Mop – Wilson/Heard (8:27)
Publishers
- Label: Analogue Productions
- Recording License: Fantasy, Inc., Berkeley, California
- Distribution: Acoustic Sounds, Salina, Kansas, USA
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