AbstractThe Benny Carter Quintet perform at the American Center in Pakistan as part of the United States State Department tour. Harry Sweets Edison (trumpet), Gildo Mahones (piano), John B. Williams (bass), Earl Palmer (drums), and Benny Carter (alto saxophone) perform "Supersweet " (0.50), and "Sky Dive" (9:22). At approximately 19:15, Carter introduces vocalist Millicent Browne who sings "Ol' Man River," "Just a Little Lovin' " (21:26), and "A Song for You" (24:32). At approximately 30:28, Browne speaks to the audience and then sings "I'm a Woman" (33:17). Carter introduces the next segment (37:00) and then the Quintet and Browne perform "Everyday I have the Blues" (39:14). Lastly, the Quintet performs "Take the A Train" (46:10). This concert was filmed for Karachi television.
GenreJazz
GenreConcert television programs
Note(s)Berger, M., Berger, E., & Patrick, J. (2002). Benny Carter, a life in American music (2nd ed.). Scarecrow Press, discography number 326.
Note(s)This project was supported by a grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
Organization NameRutgers University. Institute of Jazz Studies
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