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Songbook Volume II

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Songbook Volume II
Studio album by
Released1997
RecordedJune 26 – July 28, 1995
Studio
  • Group IV Studios, Los Angeles
  • Master Sound Astoria, New York City
GenreJazz
Length75:22
LabelMusicMasters
Producer
Benny Carter chronology
New York Nights
(1997)
Songbook Volume II
(1997)

Songbook Volume II is an album by American saxophonist and composer Benny Carter, released in 1997 by MusicMasters Records.[1][2]

Reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
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AllMusic[3]

AllMusic reviewer Ken Dryden stated, "The 1997 release of this CD helped Benny Carter celebrate his 90th birthday, featuring 14 of his original ballads by a dozen guests, in addition to a warm tribute to his wife of many years, 'When Hilma Smiles,' sung by Carter himself in a friendly, unpretentious manner. His smooth alto sax hasn't lost anything over the decades, and the top-notch cornet of Warren Vaché is also a nice touch".[3]

Track listing

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All compositions by Benny Carter, except where noted.

  1. "My Mind Is Still On You" (Benny Carter, John Moen, Leonard Feather) – 3:22
  2. "Echo of My Dream" – 5:07
  3. "Rock Me to Sleep" (Carter, Paul Vandervoort II) – 5:58
  4. "Stop Me Before I Fall in Love Again" – 4:01
  5. "He Doesn't Need Me Now" (Carter, Vandervoort) – 8:31
  6. "Doozy" – 6:02
  7. "Nevermore" – 5:07
  8. "Malibu" – 7:04
  9. "Blue Moonlight" – 5:50
  10. "Evening Star" – 5:27
  11. "Slow Carousel" – 4:44
  12. "Whisper to One" (Carter, Al Stillman) – 4:02
  13. "I'm the Caring Kind" (Carter, Irving Gordon) – 5:52
  14. "When Hilma Smiles" – 4:15
  • Recorded at Group IV Studios, Hollywood, CA on July 26, 27, and 28, 1995 (tracks 1–3 & 8–10) and at Master Sound Astoria, Astoria, NY, on June 26, 27, & 28, 1995 (tracks 4–7 & 11–14)

Personnel

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Guests

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References

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  1. ^ Encilopedia del Jazz: Benny Carter, accessed June 10, 2019
  2. ^ Benny Carter: Selected Discography – Bibliography, accessed June 10, 2019
  3. ^ a b Dryden, Ken. Benny Carter: Songbook, Vol. 2 – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved June 10, 2019.