Benny Carter

AThere's a small Hotel
BGin and Jive

Label: Vocalion
Catalogue number: S58
Genre: Jazz
Format: 78rpm shellac disc, 10 inch unless noted
Reference: #7545

Benny Carter, one of the greatest jazz musicians, an alto saxophonist, composer, arranger and bandleader. Vocalion S58 ('There's a Small Hotel' and 'Gin and Jive') is from a scarce series.

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AJust a Mood
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ANew Street Swing
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AOK for Baby
BNight Hop

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ASerenade to a Sarong
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AThere'll be some Changes made
BRoyal Garden Blues

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BSwingin' the Blues

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