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A hymn to Duke Ellington by Ben Webster, a tenor giant who left many masterpieces as a florid soloist of the Duke Ellington Orchestra! This is a mature tenor work that includes recordings with the Kenny Drew Trio, with the Teddy Wilson Trio, and with a big band, and it contains all of Ben's charms. First time to be released on CD in Japan. Recorded in 1967, 1969 and 1971. [Musicians] Ben Webster (ts), Kenny Drew (p on M1, 2), Niels Pedersen (b on M1-4), Albert Heath (ds on M1, 2), Teddy Wilson (p on M3, 4), Makaya Nschoko (ds on M3, 4), Danish Radio Jazz Band (M5-9)