Shot for the Danish national television network in 1971, Big Ben profiled the tenor saxophone great Ben Webster two years before his death. Jazz players didn't come sweeter or more soulful than the Brute. In the film, Webster records with strings, performs with trumpeter Charlie Shavers and talks about his life. [Photo above of Ben Webster]
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