'Live and Well in Japan!
# 'Live and Well in Japan!

'Live and Well in Japan! is an album by saxophonist/composer Benny Carter recorded in 1977 and released by the Pablo label the following year.

## Reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz | |

AllMusic reviewer Scott Yanow stated "Benny Carter headed a talent-filled tentet for this frequently exciting concert. ... it is not at all surprising that the results would be memorable, but this date actually exceeds one's expectations".

## Track listing

* "Squaty Roo" (Johnny Hodges) – 12:50
* "Tribute to Louis Armstrong: When It's Sleepy Time Down South/Confessin' That I Love You/When You're Smiling" (Clarence Muse, Leon René, Otis René/Doc Daugherty, Ellis Reynolds, Al J. Neiburg/Larry Shay, Mark Fisher, Joe Goodwin) – 6:05
* "Them There Eyes" (Maceo Pinkard, Doris Tauber, William Tracey) – 11:22
* "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" (Duke Ellington, Irving Mills) – 10:45

## Personnel

* Benny Carter – alto saxophone, trumpet
* Cat Anderson, Joe Newman – trumpet
* Britt Woodman – trombone
* Budd Johnson – tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone
* Cecil Payne – baritone saxophone
* Mundell Lowe – guitar
* Nat Pierce – piano
* George Duvivier – bass
* Harold Jones – drums
