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1962 studio album by Ben Webster and "Sweets" Edison
Wanted to Do One Together
Studio album by Ben Webster and "Sweets" Edison
ReleasedSeptember 17, 1962
RecordedJune 6–7, 1962
StudioColumbia 30th Street Studio, New York City, NY
GenreJazz
Length39:43
LabelColumbia
CS 8691
ProducerMike Berniker
Ben Webster chronology
BBB & Co.
(1962) 		Wanted to Do One Together
(1962) 		Soulmates
(1963)
Harry "Sweets" Edison chronology
Jawbreakers
(1962) 		Wanted to Do One Together
(1962) 		"Sweets" for the Sweet
(1964)

Wanted to Do One Together (also released as Ben and "Sweets") is an album by Ben Webster and Harry "Sweets" Edison that was recorded in 1962 and released by the Columbia label. Webster had previously recorded with Edison on his albums Sweets (Clef, 1956) and Gee Baby, Ain't I Good to You (Verve, 1957).

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide

AllMusic reviewer Scott Yanow stated "Tenor saxophonist Ben Webster and trumpeter Harry "Sweets" Edison, both veterans of the swing era (although associated with different orchestras), had long wanted to record a full album together. The results, a swinging quintet set with pianist Hank Jones, bassist George Duvivier, and drummer Clarence Johnston, are quite rewarding ... Nothing unexpected occurs but the melodic music is quite enjoyable".

Track listing

  1. "Better Go" (Ben Webster) – 8:58
  2. "How Long Has This Been Going On" (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin) – 5:31
  3. "Kitty" (Harry Edison) – 7:59
  4. "My Romance" (Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart) – 4:14
  5. "Did You Call Her Today" (Webster) – 8:54
  6. "Embraceable You" (Gershwin, Gershwin) – 4:07

Personnel

References

  1. Watts, R., Callahan, M., Edwards, D. & Eyries, P. Both Sides Now: Columbia Main Series, Part 14: CL 1800-1899/CS 8600-8699 (1962), accessed July 30, 2019
  2. Gallagher, B. Enciclopedia del Jazz: Harry Sweets Edison, accessed July 30, 2019
  3. ^ Yanow, Scott. Ben Webster / Harry "Sweets" Edison: Ben & Sweets – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved July 30, 2019.
  4. Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 206. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.
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