DescriptionIn this episode of Jazz From the Archives, host Loren Schoenberg interviews Mel Lewis, an American jazz drummer. This is the first hour of their two-hour conversation.
DescriptionBenny Carter (alto saxophone), accompanied by the piano performs "Love Is Cynthia," later recorded as "To Ava." The tune was performed for the film "Snows of Kilimanjaro."
DescriptionBenny Carter (alto saxophone), accompanied by the piano performs "Love Is Cynthia," later recorded as "To Ava." The tune was performed for the film "Snows of Kilimanjaro."
DescriptionBenny Carter performs "Soiree" accompanied by a piano, bass, and drums. The tune was performed for the film "Snows of Kilimanjaro," but it's unclear if this tune was used in the final soundtrack.
DescriptionBenny Carter (alto saxophone) performs "Love Is Cynthia," later recorded as "To Ava." The tune was performed for the film "Snows of Kilimanjaro."
DescriptionThis is a recording of "Don't Get Around Much Anymore," featuring Eddie Miller (tenor saxophone). The tune was likely arranged by Benny Carter for the 1950 film "No Way Out."
DescriptionThis is a recording of "In a Sentimental Mood," featuring Eddie Miller (tenor saxophone). The tune was likely arranged by Benny Carter for the 1950 film "No Way Out."
DescriptionBenny Carter (alto saxophone) and his Orchestra perform "Have Mercy," with vocalist Mercedes Carter at the Savoy Ballroom in New York. Both sides of the lacquer disc derive from a radio broadcast...
DescriptionBenny Carter (alto saxophone) and his Orchestra perform "Have Mercy," with vocalist Mercedes Carter at the Savoy Ballroom in New York. Both sides of the lacquer disc derive from a radio broadcast...
