Ben Webster

Ben Webster Ben Webster American jazz saxophonist (1909–1973) For other people named Ben Webster, see Ben Webster (disambiguation). Benjamin Francis Webster (March 27, 1909 – September 20, 1973) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist.[1] He performed in the United States and Europe and made many recordings with Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Johnny Hodges, and others. Quick facts Background information, Born ... Ben Webster Webster c. 1946 Background information Born Benjamin Francis Webster (1909-03-27)March 27, 1909 Kansas City, Missouri U.S. Died September 20, 1973(1973-09-20) (aged 64) Amsterdam, Netherlands Genres Jazz Occupation Musician Instrument Tenor saxophone Years active 1929–1973 Labels Verve Records, Riverside Records Formerly of Duke Ellington Orchestra Close Career Early life and career A native of Kansas City, Missouri,[1] he…

GENRES: Jazz, Tenor Saxophone