Wanted to Do One Together explained

Wanted to Do One Together
Type:	studio
Artist:	Ben Webster and "Sweets" Edison
Cover:	Wanted to Do One Together.jpg
Released:	September 17, 1962
Recorded:	June 6–7, 1962
Studio:	Columbia 30th Street Studio, New York City, NY
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	39:43
Label:	Columbia CS 8691
Producer:	Mike Berniker
Chronology:	Ben Webster
Prev Title:	BBB & Co.
Prev Year:	1962
Next Title:	Soulmates
Next Year:	1963

Wanted to Do One Together (also released as Ben and "Sweets") is an album by Ben Webster and Harry "Sweets" Edison that was recorded in 1962 and released by the Columbia label.^[1] ^[2] Webster had previously recorded with Edison on his albums Sweets (Clef, 1956) and Gee Baby, Ain't I Good to You (Verve, 1957).

Critical reception

AllMusic reviewer Scott Yanow stated "Tenor saxophonist Ben Webster and trumpeter Harry "Sweets" Edison, both veterans of the swing era (although associated with different orchestras), had long wanted to record a full album together. The results, a swinging quintet set with pianist Hank Jones, bassist George Duvivier, and drummer Clarence Johnston, are quite rewarding ... Nothing unexpected occurs but the melodic music is quite enjoyable".

Track listing

"Better Go" (Ben Webster) – 8:58
"How Long Has This Been Going On" (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin) – 5:31
"Kitty" (Harry Edison) – 7:59
"My Romance" (Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart) – 4:14
"Did You Call Her Today" (Webster) – 8:54
"Embraceable You" (Gershwin, Gershwin) – 4:07

Personnel

"Sweets" Edison – trumpet
Ben Webster – tenor saxophone
Hank Jones – piano
George Duvivier – bass
Clarence Johnson – drums

Notes and References

Watts, R., Callahan, M., Edwards, D. & Eyries, P. Both Sides Now: Columbia Main Series, Part 14: CL 1800-1899/CS 8600-8699 (1962), accessed July 30, 2019
Gallagher, B. Enciclopedia del Jazz: Harry Sweets Edison, accessed July 30, 2019