Wanted to Do One Together

Wanted to Do One Together (also released as Ben and "Sweets") is an album by Ben Webster and Harry "Sweets" Edison, recorded in 1962 and released by the Columbia label.^[1][2] Webster had previously recorded with Edison on his albums Sweets (Clef, 1956) and Gee Baby, Ain't I Good to You (Verve, 1957).

Wanted to Do One Together
Studio album by Ben Webster and "Sweets" Edison
Released	September 17, 1962
Recorded	June 6–7, 1962
Studio	Columbia 30th Street Studio, New York City, NY
Genre	Jazz
Length	39:43
Label	Columbia CS 8691
Producer	Mike Berniker
Ben Webster chronology
BBB & Co. (1962) Wanted to Do One Together (1962) Soulmates (1963)
Harry "Sweets" Edison chronology
Jawbreakers (1962) Wanted to Do One Together (1962) "Sweets" for the Sweet (1964)

Critical reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[3]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide	[4]

AllMusic reviewer Scott Yanow stated, "Tenor saxophonist Ben Webster and trumpeter Harry 'Sweets' Edison, both veterans of the swing era (although associated with different orchestras), had long wanted to record a full album together. The results, a swinging quintet set with pianist Hank Jones, bassist George Duvivier, and drummer Clarence Johnston, are quite rewarding... Nothing unexpected occurs but the melodic music is quite enjoyable".^[3]

Track listing

1. "Better Go" (Ben Webster) – 8:58
2. "How Long Has This Been Going On" (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin) – 5:31
3. "Kitty" (Harry Edison) – 7:59
4. "My Romance" (Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart) – 4:14
5. "Did You Call Her Today" (Webster) – 8:54
6. "Embraceable You" (Gershwin, Gershwin) – 4:07

Personnel

• "Sweets" Edison – trumpet
• Ben Webster – tenor saxophone
• Hank Jones – piano
• George Duvivier – bass
• Clarence Johnson – drums