Ben Webster CDs with Maynard Ferguson

BEN WEBSTER, THE BIG TENOR (JAPANESE PRESSING) -- Nippon Phonogram 824 836-2(1)

This is a rare 1985 double CD, with MF playing on the tunes Randle's Island (all 3 takes), Old Folks (all 3 takes), King's Riff (captured in just 1 take), and You're My Thrill (all 3 takes). You'll probably recall that MF recorded these tunes on 12/27/51 as "Tiger Brown." This Japanese pressing with these alternate takes included is ultra rare and very long out of print.
NO COPIES AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

BEN WEBSTER, THE CHRONOLOGICAL BEN WEBSTER 1946-1951 (FRENCH PRESSING) -- Classics 1253

This is a 2002 CD, with MF playing on the tunes Randall's Island (Randle's Island), Old Folks, King's Riff, and You're My Thrill. You'll probably recall that MF recorded these tunes originally on 12/27/51 as "Tiger Brown." It's nice to see that they're available now on this excellent French CD.
SORRY! NO COPIES AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

BEN WEBSTER, THE TWO SIDES OF THE GREAT TENOR: 1932-1951 (JAZZ GIANTS #26) -- Allegro JAZ 1026

This is a 2005 CD, with MF playing on the tunes Randle's Island, Old Folks, King's Riff, and You're My Thrill. You'll probably recall that MF recorded these tunes originally on 12/27/51 as "Tiger Brown." Here they are on a relatively rare and remastered CD, with detailed notes by Scott Yanow and rare, historic photographs.
COPY #1. This copy is MINT, FACTORY SEALED. $15.00.
COPY #2. This copy is opened, but appears to be MINT. $14.00.

BEN WEBSTER, VERVE JAZZ MASTERS 43 -- Verve 314 526 431-2

This is a 1995 CD, with MF playing on the tune Old Folks. You'll probably recall that MF recorded this tune originally on 12/27/51 as "Tiger Brown."
COPY #1. This copy is MINT, FACTORY SEALED. $5.00.

BEN WEBSTER, BOUNCE BLUES (SPANISH PRESSING) -- Blue Moon BMCD 3042

This is a 1995 CD, with MF playing on the tunes Randle's Island, Old Folks, King's Riff, and You're My Thrill. You'll probably recall that MF recorded these tunes originally on 12/27/51 as "Tiger Brown." Here they are on a relatively rare and nicely pressed Spanish CD.
SORRY! NO COPIES AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

BEN WEBSTER, BIG BEN (UK PRESSING) -- Proper Records PROPERBOX 37

This is a 4-CD boxed set from England, with MF playing on the tunes Randle's Island, Old Folks, King's Riff, and You're My Thrill. You'll probably recall that MF recorded these tunes originally on 12/27/51 as "Tiger Brown." Here they are on a relatively rare and nicely pressed English CD set.
COPY #1. This copy is MINT, FACTORY SEALED! $20.00.

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