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King of the Tenors is an album by American jazz saxophonist Ben Webster featuring tracks recorded in 1953 for the Norgran label and originally released as The Consummate Artistry of Ben Webster (MGN 1001). The album was re-issued in 1957 on Verve Records as King of the Tenors (MGV 8020), and has been released with that title ever since. Webster is accompanied by The Oscar Peterson Trio, and, on several tracks, by Benny Carter and Harry “Sweets” Edison.

Personnel:

Alto Saxophone – Benny Carter (tracks: 1 to 4, 6, 11)
Bass – Ray Brown
Drums – Alvin Stoller (tracks: 1 to 4, 6, 11), J.C. Heard (tracks: 5, 7 to 10)
Guitar – Barney Kessel (tracks: 5, 7 to 10), Herb Ellis (tracks: 1 to 4, 6, 11)
Piano – Oscar Peterson
Tenor Saxophone – Ben Webster
Trumpet – Harry Edison (tracks: 1 to 4, 6, 11)

Producer: Norman Granz