name

Ben Webster, Saxophone

dates

b. March 27, 1909; d. September 20, 1973

birth place

Kansas City, MO

description

His big, breathy vibrato-laden tenor sound was a hallmark of whatever bands he worked with, from the Andy Kirk, Ellington, or Cab Calloway bands to tours with the supreme jam session, Jazz At The Philharmonic.   

hot disc

See You at the Fair

more info

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Webster