In 1963 Ben Webster moved to New York with renewed energy. He was sitting in with Duke Ellington on opening night at Basin Street East and becoming the spontaneous pianist for Gerry Mulligan's Concert Band at Birdland. He gigged at the Shalimar, Birdland and the Half Note with a quartet of revolving personnel. This recording captures one such night. Ben's sidemen, Dave Frishberg, Richard Davis and Grady Tate were more than 20 years his junior, but the language they shared was trans-generational. Webster spent the remaining nine years of his life living and playing in Europe. This is one of his last great performances in the USA.
1. Caravan 08:49
2. Ben's Blues 06:43
3. Chelsea Bridge 06:05
4. How Long Has This Been Going On 06:39
5. Cotton Tail 05:03
6. Danny Boy 05:00
7. (Back Home In) Indiana 06:19
8. 52nd Street Theme 05:17
9. Tenderly 02:58
10. Caravan (Slower) 09:13
