Language: English
Published by JazzMedia ApS (Copenhagen), 1996
ISBN 10: 8788043177 ISBN 13: 9788788043174
Seller: Optimon Books, Gravesend, KENT, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. THERE ARE NO TARIFFS OR CUSTOMS DUTIES ON BOOKS. Ben Webster (1909â?"1973) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. He performed in the United States and Europe and made many recordings with Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Johnny Hodges, and others.This book documents Webster's 42-year career as a recording artist, ranging from his 1931 recordings with Blanche Calloway to his final session, two weeks before his death. All his commercial recordings are included as well as radio- and TV-broadcasts and private tapes, a total of 531 sessions. Illustrated with photographs. Hardback with dustjacket. Wear to jacket at corners, small tear on jacket spine. Text is unmarked.