Product details
- Label Tidal Waves Music
- Artist Ben Webster Quartet
- Format 2LP
- Country United Kingdom
- Released Date 2023
- Genre Jazz
- Sealed Yes
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Wayfaring Webster by Ben Webster Quartet.
Few tenor saxophonists have ever poured as much warmth into a phrase as Ben Webster, and "Wayfaring Webster" gathers the Ben Webster Quartet in a setting that lets that unmistakable breathy tone breathe. Across four sides of music, the collection moves with an unhurried grace, favoring the ballad craft and the swing feel that made Webster one of the most beloved voices in jazz.
Side A eases you in with "Sunday," a lively opener that gives way to the tender introspection of "Old Folks" and the aching lyricism of "For All We Know." It is a sequence that showcases Webster's gift for storytelling, the way he can lean into a melody, hold a note just a moment longer than expected, and make it feel like a confession.
The middle sides keep the quartet stretching out. "Poutin'" and the standard "My Romance" close out Side B before "Perdido" brings a familiar, swinging brightness to the start of Side C, followed by the gentle sway of "How Long Has This Been Going On." These are tunes that reward repeat listening, revealing more of the interplay between Webster and his rhythm section each time around.
Side D delivers two highlights to send you off, beginning with "Chelsea Bridge," the Billy Strayhorn composition that Webster made his own with a rendition of misty, twilight beauty. The closer, "Ben's Little Scheme," offers one last taste of the quartet at play, a fitting farewell to an intimate program.
This edition marks the first time this music has appeared on vinyl, presented as a Record Store Day Black Friday 2023 UK and Europe exclusive. Pressed on 180g Double Black vinyl and limited to just 1000 copies, it is a release designed for collectors who want to hear Webster with weight and clarity across a generously spaced double LP.
Completing the package is an obi strip, a considered finishing touch that adds to the appeal for anyone building a serious jazz shelf. For devotees of Webster's late, luxuriant style, and for newcomers looking to understand why his sound remains so cherished, "Wayfaring Webster" is a rewarding addition to the collection.
Pressing Details:
Record Store Day Black Friday 2023 (UK/EUROPE) exclusivity
Limited to 1000 copies
180g edition Double Black vinyl edition
Comes with obi strip - First time on vinyl
Track Listing:
A1. Sunday
A2. Old Folks
A3. For All We Know
B1. Poutin’
B2. My Romance
C1. Perdido
C2. How Long Has This Been Going On
D1. Chelsea Bridge
D2. Ben’s Little Scheme
Artist: Ben Webster Quartet
Format: 2LP
Genre: Jazz
Label: Tidal Waves Music
Catalog Number: TWM114
Release Year: 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Condition: Sealed (New)
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