limited 180gm vinyl LP pressing housed in a tip-on jacket.
Released as part of the Acoustic Sounds Series celebrating 70 years of Contemporary Records, saxophonist Benny Carter’s album, Jazz Giant, features performances by Andre Previn, Shelly Manne, Barney Kessel, Ben Webster, and more.
Released in 1958 and recorded by legendary engineer Roy DuNann, this LP reissue features all-analog mastering from the original tapes by Bernie Grundman.
Benny Carter – alto sax, trumpet
Barney Kessel – guitar
Shelly Manne – drums
André Previn – piano
Frank Rosolino – trombone
Jimmy Rowles – piano
Leroy Vinnegar – bass, vocals
Ben Webster – tenor sax
– SIDE 1 –
1 Old Fashioned Love
2 I’m Coming Virginia
3 A Walkin’ Thing
– SIDE 2 –
1 Blue Lou
2 Ain’t She Sweet
3 How Can You Lose
4 Blues My Naughty Sweetie Gives to Me