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'Live and Well in Japan!

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'Live and Well in Japan!
Live album by
Released1978
RecordedApril 29, 1977
VenueKosei Nenkin Hall, Tokyo, Japan
GenreJazz
Length40:57
LabelPablo Live
2308-216
ProducerBenny Carter
Benny Carter chronology
Wonderland
(1976)
'Live and Well in Japan!
(1978)
Benny Carter 4: Montreux '77
(1977)

'Live and Well in Japan! is an album by saxophonist/composer Benny Carter recorded in 1977 and released by the Pablo label the following year.[1][2][3][4]

Reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[5]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz[6]

AllMusic reviewer Scott Yanow stated "Benny Carter headed a talent-filled tentet for this frequently exciting concert. ... it is not at all surprising that the results would be memorable, but this date actually exceeds one's expectations".[5]

Track listing

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  1. "Squaty Roo" (Johnny Hodges) – 12:50
  2. "Tribute to Louis Armstrong: When It's Sleepy Time Down South/Confessin' That I Love You/When You're Smiling" (Clarence Muse, Leon René, Otis René/Doc Daugherty, Ellis Reynolds, Al J. Neiburg/Larry Shay, Mark Fisher, Joe Goodwin) – 6:05
  3. "Them There Eyes" (Maceo Pinkard, Doris Tauber, William Tracey) – 11:22
  4. "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" (Duke Ellington, Irving Mills) – 10:45

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ Edwards, D. & Callahan, M. Both Sides Now: Discography of the Pablo Label. Retrieved May 21, 2019
  2. ^ Jazzdisco: Pablo Records Discography: 1977–1978. Retrieved May 21, 2019
  3. ^ Jazzlists: Pablo 2380-200 series discography. Retrieved May 21, 2019
  4. ^ Encilopedia del Jazz: Benny Carter. Retrieved June 7, 2019
  5. ^ a b Yanow, Scott. Benny Carter: Live and Well in Japan – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved May 21, 2019.
  6. ^ Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 230. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.