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   Benjamin Francis Webster (March 27, 1909 – September 20, 1973) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. [1] Career. Early life and career. A native of Kansas City, Missouri, [1] he studied violin, learned how to play blues on the piano from Pete Johnson, and received saxophone lessons from Budd Johnson. [2] .

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3. www.saxontheweb.net › threads › what-kit-did-benWhat kit did Ben Webster use? | Sax on the Web Forum

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   Apr 13, 2005 · I was having a discussion with my Sax teacher about equipment, and we both wanted to know which Sax/mp Ben Webster used to get that wonderfully open, soft sound that was his trademark. Any ideas? Cheers,

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   Ben Webster (born March 27, 1909, Kansas City, Mo., U.S.—died Sept. 20, 1973, Amsterdam, Neth.) was an American jazz musician, considered one of the most distinctive of his generation, noted for the beauty of his tenor saxophone tone and for his melodic inventiveness.

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6. jazzfuel.com › ben-webster-albumsBen Webster - Essential Recordings of a Tenor Saxophone ...

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   Mar 9, 2023 · American jazz tenor saxophonist Ben Webster was an early pioneer in the music. Here are 10 of his most essential recordings to discover...

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   Jul 9, 2023 · Ben Webster. Known for his husky, breathy tone and sensitive approach to ballads, Ben Webster was a towering figure in the history of jazz saxophone. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, Webster quickly rose to prominence as a pivotal force in the big-band era, going on to become one of the main exponents of the classic jazz tenor saxophone sound.

8. jazzdaily.blog › 2024/03/27 › ben-webster-the-warmBen Webster: The Warm Sound of the Tenor Saxophone

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   Mar 27, 2024 · His pioneering work on the tenor saxophone, particularly in developing the ballad style, has left an indelible mark on jazz. Webster’s recordings are revered for their beauty and emotional depth, solidifying his position as one of the greatest tenor saxophonists in jazz history.

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   Was Ben Webster a saxophonist?

   • Here you can find a sax driven version of the 1928 Eddie Cantor song “Makin’ Whoopee” and the Ted Murray/Billy Moll written standard “I Want A Little Girl” originally released in 1930, the year Webster turned 21! Ben Webster was a true giant of the jazz genre and recognised as a tenor saxophonist of the finest calibre.

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   Who is Ben Webster?

   • They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. Ben Webster (born March 27, 1909, Kansas City, Mo., U.S.—died Sept. 20, 1973, Amsterdam, Neth.) was an American jazz musician, considered one of the most distinctive of his generation, noted for the beauty of his tenor saxophone tone and for his melodic inventiveness.

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   How did Webster learn to play sax?

   • After violin lessons as a child, Webster learned how to play rudimentary piano (his neighbor Pete Johnson taught him to play blues). But after Budd Johnson showed him some basics on the saxophone, Webster played sax in the Young Family Band (which at the time included Lester Young).

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   Was Ben Webster a good tenor?

   • Ben Webster was considered one of the "big three" of swing tenors along with Coleman Hawkins (his main influence) and Lester Young. He had a tough, raspy, and brutal tone on stomps (with his own distinctive growls) yet on ballads he would turn into a pussy cat and play with warmth and sentiment.

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10. www.allaboutjazz.com › musicians › ben-websterBen Webster Musician - All About Jazz

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    Mar 26, 2022 · Remembered for his seminal solos on such classics as “Cotton Tail" and “All Too Soon" as much as for his historic clashes with boss Duke Ellington, hot-tempered saxophonist Ben Webster's legacy truly stands the test of time.