The remarkable Benny Waters (who sticks here exclusively to alto) was 91 at the time of this recording yet still displays a strong tone and creative ideas. Assisted by guitarist Vic Juris and three nearly ancient veterans (pianist Red Richards, bassist Johnny Williams, Jr., and drummer Jackie Williams), Waters performs ten standards that have love as their main topic (including "What Is This Thing Called Love," "When Your Lover Has Gone," "Always," "Taking a Chance on Love," etc.) but fortunately varies the tempoes (not every selection is taken at a ballad pace) and comes up with fresh ideas on these songs. Along with his other Jazzpoint release from the same period (Swinging Again), this CD is recommended.
Benny Waters
Plays Songs of Love
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AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow
Track Listing
| Sample | Title/Composer | Performer | Time | Stream | |||
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| 1 | 4:47 | SpotifyAmazon | |||||
| 2 | 4:11 | SpotifyAmazon | |||||
| 3 | 6:31 | SpotifyAmazon | |||||
| 4 | 3:54 | SpotifyAmazon | |||||
| 5 | 6:59 | SpotifyAmazon | |||||
| 6 | 5:03 | SpotifyAmazon | |||||
| 7 | 2:56 | SpotifyAmazon | |||||
| 8 | 4:37 | SpotifyAmazon | |||||
| 9 | 5:58 | SpotifyAmazon | |||||
| 10 | 5:20 | SpotifyAmazon |
