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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Benny Carter has a fine reputation not only as an alto saxophonist but arranger and composer this CD provides a suitable showcase for him on all counts. In company with some of the most notable swing musicians of his generation they provide blistering music. Originally two albums, Futher Definitions and Additions to Futher Definitions recorded in 1961 and 1966 respectively they encompas both standards and newly written material. This CD was a welcome addition to my collection when I got it.
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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Wonderful reissue that demands to be played again and again.
3 Aug 2000
Format:Audio CD
This is one of those well-produced two-for-one CD's that give you a nice bang for your buck. In late 1961 noted altoist, trumpeter, arranger, and composer Benny Carter went into the studio with a group that included Coleman Hawkins, Charlie Rouse, Phil Woods, and the great Jo Jones on drums. The eight tracks they recorded were released as the epochal Further Definitions album and comprise the first eight tracks on this CD. The second eight comprise the 1966 album Additions To Further Definitions, which could be thought of as a kind of "bonus album" on the CD. The Further Definitions material is wonderful. The rich sonority of the four reeds coupled with snappy arrangements make for energetic, punchy versions of swing standards such as "Honeysuckle Rose," "Crazy Rhythm," and "Cotton Tail" and for beautiful, mesmerizing ballads. The climax is "Body and Soul" which features Carter's new arrangement of Hawkins's renowned 1939 solo; everyone shines on it, but Hawkins outdoes himself. The second album isn't as good, but it's hard to compete with a lineup like Woods/Hawkins/Rouse/Jones. It's not bad, but not a classic---nice to have as an extra though. All possible kudos to Michael Cuscuna for this excellently produced reissue, original liner notes and all. If you don't have Further Definitions on vinyl you should get this at once.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Ridiculously good.
14 Feb 2006
Format:Audio CD
The album is so good, swings so hard and the arrangements are exellent. All of the players-Carter, Hawkins, Rouse, and Woods-are in top form backed by a superb rhythm section. Definitely get this if you have any interest in jazz whatsoever.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Jazz as a Work of Art
5 Mar 2002
Format:Audio CD
Combine superb solos with tight ensemble playing and you get a superior performance. Add genius to the mix and you get Further Definitions. A group of jazz All-Stars gets together and you get great solos. But, these great stars (Phil Woods, Coleman Hawkins, Benny Carter, Joe Jones) give you as tight a performance as any established band. Listen, and you know these guys wanted to be in that studio together. "The Midnight Sun will Never Set" is a classic. It's a performance blessed from above.
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