The Duo: The Historic Early Studio Sessions
Released: May 11, 2004
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Released: May 11, 2004
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For some unknown reason, Oscar Peterson's early duo recordings with Ray Brown for Verve were overlooked until the Spanish label Ocium compiled 23 of them made between 1949 and 1951. The prodigious...
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Exclusively for My Friends, Vol. 6: Travelin' On
Released: Apr 13, 2004
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Released: Apr 13, 2004
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This is yet another memorable concert by the Oscar Peterson Trio recorded in Hans Georg Brunner-Schwer's excellent studio. With bassist Sam Jones and drummer Bobby Durham, Peterson tears into the...
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Exclusively for My Friends, Vol. 3: The Way I Really Play
Released: Apr 13, 2004
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Released: Apr 13, 2004
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The third volume of Oscar Peterson's Exclusively for My Friends series, all recorded with an invited audience in the warm studio of producer Hans Georg Brunner-Schwer, features live trio sessions...
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Exclusively for My Friends, Vol. 5: Mellow Mood
Released: Apr 13, 2004
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Released: Apr 13, 2004
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The fifth volume of Oscar Peterson's Exclusively for My Friends series is another lively trio affair with Sam Jones and Bobby Durham, though the album title Mellow Mood is a bit deceptive. "In a...
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Exclusively for My Friends, Vol. 4: My Favorite Instrument
Released: Apr 13, 2004
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Released: Apr 13, 2004
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It is surprising that Oscar Peterson's first solo piano album was not recorded until this 1968 session for MPS. Peterson took advantage of the brilliant instrument, terrific studio, and his...
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Exclusively for My Friends, Vol. 2: Girl Talk
Released: Apr 13, 2004
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Released: Apr 13, 2004
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One of a number of memorable albums recorded by Oscar Peterson for MPS during the mid-'60s, Girl Talk was compiled from several live studio sessions taped between 1964 and 1966, with bassist Sam...
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Exclusively for My Friends, Vol. 1: Action
Released: Apr 13, 2004
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Released: Apr 13, 2004
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In the early '60s Oscar Peterson befriended producer Hans Georg Brunner-Schwer, who recorded Peterson on a number of occasions in his private studio while the veteran pianist was still signed to...
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Art of Duo/We Get Requests
Released: Feb 24, 2004
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Released: Feb 24, 2004
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In 2004, Universal International issued Oscar Peterson's 1962 classic Night Train and 1964's We Get Requests. While this isn't necessarily the best way to expand your Oscar Peterson collection, it...
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1950-1952
Released: Nov 18, 2003
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Released: Nov 18, 2003
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Oscar Peterson, after making his initial recordings in his native Montreal during 1945-1949, was presented by Norman Granz at a Jazz at the Philharmonic concert in 1950 and hit it big. At first he...
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Dimensions: A Compendium of the Pablo Years
Released: Nov 4, 2003
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Released: Nov 4, 2003
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Just in case anybody has forgotten or needs to catch up with their very first dose, Oscar Peterson is one of the greatest pianists in all of straight-ahead jazz. For heart, soul, and dexterity, for...
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