Further Definitions is a 1962 jazz album by Benny Carter and his orchestra, rereleased on CD in 1997 coupled with his follow-up album, 1966's Additions to Further Definitions. The earlier album features an all-star octet that includes Coleman Hawkins, with whom Carter had recorded in Paris in 1937, using the same configuration of instruments: four saxophones, piano, guitar, bass, and drums.

Reception

The Penguin Guide to Jazz selected this album as part of its suggested "Core Collection", calling it "a good value purchase."

Track listing

1–8 recorded in 1961 in New York City, on 13 November (1–3, 7) and 15 November (4–6, 8). 9–16 recorded in 1966 in Los Angeles, on 2 March (9, 10–13) and 4 March (11, 14–16). Solo Order, by Track:

Personnel

Further Definitions Additions to Further Definitions

Production