| In the Mood for Swing | ||||
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| Released | 1988 | |||
| Recorded | November 9 & 12, 1987 | |||
| Studio | Clinton Sound, New York City, NY | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 65:46 | |||
| Label | MusicMasters CIJD 20144X | |||
| Producer | Ed Berger | |||
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In the Mood for Swing is an album by saxophonist/composer Benny Carter recorded in 1987 and released by the MusicMasters label. [1] [2]
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| AllMusic |   [3] |
AllMusic reviewer Scott Yanow stated "All 11 of the songs are somewhat obscure and therefore fresh Carter compositions and Dizzy Gillespie sits in with the group for three songs. ... the solo star throughout is the ageless Benny Carter, who at the age of 80 still seemed to be improving". [3]
All compositions by Benny Carter
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