Author: Peterson, Oscar

Format: Best of

PartNumber: 7.31E+11

Release Date: 21-06-1996

Details: Amazon.ca When Peterson burst upon the scene in the early 1950s he hit jazz with a shock wave from which it never recovered. These earlier recordings had a vivid enchantment that hasn't dimmed with the passing of almost half a century. But here, in these 32 tracks from the 50s, is the essence of his early maturity. Subtitled "The Best Of The Verve Songbooks", the trios deal here in standards and there is every kind of swing one could imagine and there isn't the flamboyance that went with some of his concert playing. There are also triumphs of reflective playing like "Prelude To A Kiss" and "It Ain't Necessarily So". These were the best of Peterson's trios. Bassist Ray Brown is in them all and they were usually completed by guitarist Barney Kessel or his successor Herb Ellis. The last 10 tracks are without guitar and have the drummer Ed Thigpen instead. It's interesting how Peterson varies his approach. One can see the thought behind the change, for the rhythm guitar inevitably places some restrictions on the piano improvisations. On the other hand the solos by Kessel and Ellis are glorious in this context and any carping has to be about fine-tuning! --Steve Voce Product Description Peterson, Oscar

UPC: 073145315582

EAN: 0073145315582

Model: 7.31E+11

Languages: English

Binding: audioCD

Item Condition: UsedVeryGood