Benny Carter – Benny Carter Plays Pretty

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Benny Carter Plays Pretty (also released as Moonglow) is an album by jazz saxophonist Benny Carter that was recorded in 1954 and released by Norgran Records.

Track listing:
1. “Moonglow” (Will Hudson, Irving Mills, Eddie DeLange) 2:44
2. “My One and Only Love” (Guy Wood, Robert Mellin) 3:51
3. “Love Is Here to Stay” (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin) 3:35
4. “Tenderly” (Walter Gross, Jack Lawrence) 3:37
5. “Unforgettable” (Irving Gordon) 3:21
6. “Laura” (David Raksin, Johnny Mercer) 7:41
7. “Ruby” (Heinz Roemheld, Mitchell Parish) 4:32
8. “Moon Song” (Sam Coslow, Arthur Johnston) 3:56

Personnel:
Benny Carter – alto saxophone
Don Abney (tracks 1–5, 7 & 8) – piano
Oscar Peterson (track 6) – piano
George Duvivier (track 1–5, 7 & 8) – double bass
Ray Brown (track 6) – double bass
Louis Bellson (tracks 1–5, 7 & 8) – drums
Buddy Rich (track 6) – drums
Herb Ellis (track 6) – guitar
Bill Harris (track 6) – trombone

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Released: 1955
Recorded: June 23 and September 14, 1954
Studio: Los Angeles and Fine Sound Studios, New York City
Label: Norgran
Producer: Norman Granz