In the Mood for Swing is an album by saxophonist/composer Benny Carter recorded in 1987 and released by the MusicMasters label.[1][2]

In the Mood for Swing
Studio album by
Released1988
RecordedNovember 9 & 12, 1987
StudioClinton Sound, New York City, NY
GenreJazz
Length65:46
LabelMusicMasters
CIJD 20144X
ProducerEd Berger
Benny Carter chronology
Central City Sketches
(1987)
In the Mood for Swing
(1988)
My Kind of Trouble
(1989)

Reception

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Professional ratings
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AllMusic     [3]

AllMusic reviewer Scott Yanow stated "All 11 of the songs are somewhat obscure and therefore fresh Carter compositions and Dizzy Gillespie sits in with the group for three songs. ... the solo star throughout is the ageless Benny Carter, who at the age of 80 still seemed to be improving".[3]

Track listing

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All compositions by Benny Carter

  1. "I'm in the Mood for Swing" – 6:48
  2. "Another Time, Another Place" – 6:18
  3. "The Courtship" – 4:33
  4. "Rock Me to Sleep" – 5:12
  5. "Janel" – 5:25
  6. "The Romp" – 5:46
  7. "Summer Serenade" – 4:55
  8. "Not So Blue" – 7:21
  9. "You, Only You" – 6:39
  10. "Blue Moonlight" – 6:06
  11. "South Side Samba" – 6:43

Personnel

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References

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