Benny Waters

Benny Waters
Born: Jan 23, 1902 in Brighton, MD
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Died: Aug 11, 1998
Genre: Jazz
Styles: Swing, Classic Jazz
Biography: Until his death at the age of 96, Benny Waters was not only the second oldest active jazz musician (to Eubie Blake who made it to 100) but a powerful altoist who would be considered impressive if he were only 50. Waters' personal history covered virtually the entire history of recorded jazz, although ...Read full biography
From Paradise (Small's) to Shangri-La
Released: 1987
Label: Muse
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It was this CD that re-introduced the great Benny Waters to American jazz fans. Already 85 at the time, Waters plays with the energy and ideas of a 45-year-old. Most impressive on his thick-toned tenor, ...Read full review
Hearing Is Convincing
Released: 1987
Label: Muse
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More Benny Waters albums: Main Albums (14)
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