Has there ever been a more consistent performer in jazz history over a longer period of time than Benny Carter? The classic altoist, who had fully formed his sound by the early '30s (he first recorded in 1927), has not altered his style much in the past 65 (and counting) years. The music on this Verve reissue CD features Carter in three settings: in a trio with pianist Teddy Wilson and drummer Jo Jones (those performances were only previously out in Japan), heading a quartet with pianist Don Abney, bassist George Duvivier and drummer Louis Bellson and showcased on three previously unissued tracks with the Oscar Peterson trio plus drummer Bobby White. Carter knew most of these standards extremely well and he glides effortlessly over the chord changes, infusing the music with swing and subtle creativity.

Tracklist:
01. Little Girl Blue
02. June In January
03. Jeepers Creepers
04. Rosetta
05. The Birth Of The Blues
06. When Your Lover Has Gone
07. The Moon Is Low
08. This Love Of Mine
09. Moonglow
10. My One And Only Love
11. Our Love Is Here To Stay
12. This Can't Be Love
13. Tenderly
14. Unforgettable
15. Ruby
16. Moon Song
17. Don't You Think
18. Will You Still Be Mine
19. We'll Be Together Again

Total time: 01:16:28