"Cosmopolite" and "Further Definitions" are a good Benny Carter twofer, the former with Oscar Peterson, the latter in a larger group setting with Coleman Hawkins and Charlie Rouse on Tenors, Phil Woods as a second alto, Jimmy Garrison playing base and Jo Jones on drums, among others. Stunning.
I also like "The Tatum Group Masterpieces, Vol. 1" with god, in the form of Art Tatum, in the house, B.C. playing alongside and Louis Bellson keeping time on drums and, wisely, staying out of the way.
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