Coleman Hawkins and Ben Webster

The Profile

Coleman Hawkins (1904–1969) and Ben Webster (1909–1973) were American jazz tenor saxophonists. They recorded together for the 1957 album Encounters, produced by Norman Granz and featuring Oscar Peterson, Herb Ellis, Ray Brown and Alvin Stoller.

Both musicians are renowned American tenor saxophonists. The Encounters session (1957) features Oscar Peterson on piano and was produced by Norman Granz. The review describes the album as warm, melodic, and unpretentious.

The single DeBaser review praises Encounters (1957) for its warm, melodic tenor exchanges between Coleman Hawkins and Ben Webster. The session — produced by Norman Granz and featuring Oscar Peterson — is described as unpretentious, visceral, and ideal for late-night listening. The reviewer highlights tracks like "Blues for Jolande" and "It Never Entered My Mind."