The Ben Webster Quintet – Soulville (E/VG+) – LP, JP 1980, No OBI

Soulville is an LP by The Ben Webster Quintet from 1980 released on the Verve Records label.

About this album

Soulville is one of Ben Webster’s most graceful late-1950s albums, showcasing his unmistakably warm tenor sound in a small-group setting. Recorded in 1958, the session pairs Webster with a quintet and a programme of standards that lets his breathy phrasing, deep swing and ballad feeling take centre stage. The title track, ‘Time on My Hands’ and ‘Where Are You’ underline why he remains one of jazz’s great romantic voices, capable of making even familiar material feel intimate and newly measured. Admired by listeners and critics alike, Soulville stands as a fine example of Webster’s richly expressive post-swing artistry.

Genre: Jazz

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