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Cosmopolite
From HitStory, the pop encyclopedia of School of Rock · Work
Cosmopolite is an album by the saxophonist Benny Carter, recorded in three sessions between 1952 and 1954 and released by Norgran Records. Some of the tracks had previously appeared on the 10-inch LP The Urbane Mr. Carter.
The album presents the alto saxophonist in two very different settings. On the first side he plays ballads in front of a string group. On the other side he stands alongside the trio of the pianist Oscar Peterson and the drummer J.C. Heard. AllMusic gave the album three stars and called it proof of his versatility: he plays exceptionally well in both formats.
Listening
Listening tip. Listen to I Get a Kick Out of You and notice how the alto saxophone sings the theme while the rest of the group plays calmly around it.
Track list
- 1I Get A Kick Out Of You2:57Apple Music ↗
- 2Street Scene3:23Apple Music ↗
- 3Pick Yourself Up2:36Apple Music ↗
- 4Imagination3:35Apple Music ↗
- 5I've Got The World On A String3:24Apple Music ↗
- 6Gone With The Wind3:00Apple Music ↗
- 7Long Ago (And Far Away)3:07Apple Music ↗
- 8I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)2:58Apple Music ↗
30-second previews via Apple Music. Listen to the whole album on Apple Music ↗
Categories: Albums and songs