6.3K views · 135 reactions | Ben Webster was born on this day in 1909. He was an incredible tenor saxophonist known for his expressive playing style and was well known for his time playing in the Duke Ellington band. #benwebster #tenorsax #saxophone #sax #bettersax | Better Sax | Facebook

Today, we celebrate the birthday of Ben Webster (March 27, 1909), one of the greatest tenor saxophonists. Known for his warm tone and powerful sound, he played with legends like Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, and Johnny Hodges. His influential career spanned from Kansas City swing to European Jazz scenes. Let's take a moment to appreciate the rich, soulful sound of Ben Webster, and let us know which of his albums is your favorite! #benwebster #jazz #saxophone #sax #jazzlegend | Better Sax