Cosmopolite is an album by American jazz saxophonist Benny Carter recorded at three sessions between 1952 and 1954 and released by Norgran Records.Edwards, D. & Callahan, M. Norgran Label Discography, accessed March 29, 2016Norgran Records Catalog: 1000 series accessed March 29, 2016Encilopedia del Jazz: Benny Carter, accessed June 7, 2019 The album features tracks that were released on the 10-inch LP The Urbane Mr. Carter.Norgran Records Catalog: Ten Inch series, accessed March 29, 2016.
Reception
Allmusic awarded the album 3 stars, stating that the album "showcases altoist Benny Carter in two very different settings. Side one finds him interpreting ballads in front of a string section while the flip side matches Carter with the Oscar Peterson Trio and drummer J.C. Heard. It is a credit to his versatility and talents that Benny Carter plays quite well in both formats."
Track listing
Tracks 1–6, 11–12 are included on the original The Urbane Mr. Carter 10" album.
Personnel Benny Carter – alto saxophone, arranger Oscar Peterson – piano Barney Kessel – guitar Jack Marshall – guitar Ray Brown – double bass Red Callender – double bass J. C. Heard – drums Jackie Mills – drums Alvin Stoller – drums Hoyt Bohannon – trombone Joe Howard – trombone Tommy Pederson – trombone Juan Tizol – valve trombone
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