The Consummate Artistry Of Ben Webster
by Ben Webster

The Consummate Artistry Of Ben Webster by Ben Webster
Year: 1954
Overall rank: 18,164th   Overall chart history
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72/100 (from 17 votes)
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Award Top albums of 1954 (42nd)
Award Top albums of the 1950s (525th)
Award Best albums of all time (18,164th)

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Overall rank: 18,164th | 1950s rank: 525th | 1954 rank: 42nd

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72/100 (from 17 votes)
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12/22/2025 06:14 Exist-en-ciel  Ratings distribution  9,31970/100
 
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From 10/07/2017 08:43 | #199216
One of Big Ben's better albums, this was originally released as "The Consummate Artistry of Ben Webster" in 1954. Since the title was changed so early on, it has become better known under this one.
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From 10/07/2017 08:34 | #199215
One of Big Ben's better albums, it was rereleased in 1957 as "King of the Tenors." Because its title was changed so early on, it has become better known under the new one.
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