Label: TCB The Montreux Jazz Label
Format: CD
Barcode: 0723723377623
Catalog number: TCB 02102
Releasedate: 13-02-09
Format: CD
Barcode: 0723723377623
Catalog number: TCB 02102
Releasedate: 13-02-09
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It seems logical that expatriate tenors Ben Webster and Dexter Gordon would meet up on a few occasions while both were living in Europe. Despite being in different generations, they work together quite well on this radio broadcast, which also includes pianist Kenny Drew, bassist Bo Stief and drummer Ed Thigpen. Released for the first time on a 1998 CD as part of TCB's Swiss Radio Days jazz series, the set has individual features for the tenors (Webster is excellent on "Sunday" and Gordongreatly uplifts "Didn't We") and jams on "Blues in F" and "Perdido" that are more complementary than competitive. It is a pleasure hearing Webster and Gordon play side by side.