The Quintessence, New York – Los Angeles (1940-1962)

On Cottontail his sound is like a boxer’s punch, but he plays a ballad as if it was a creature so fragile, cold and close to death that only the warmth of your breath could return it to life_” (Geoff Dyer)FrEmeaux & AssociEs’ « Quintessence » products have undergone an analogical and digital restoration process which is recognized throughout the world. Each 2 CD set edition includes liner notes in English as well as a guarantee. This 2 CD set presents a selection of the best recordings by Ben Webster between 1940 and 1962.