The Best of Oscar Peterson

by Oscar Peterson Trio, Oscar Peterson

Overview

This two-disc anthology, The Best of Oscar Peterson, combines tracks the influential jazz pianist recorded for the Verve and Concord labels. Primarily focused on his trio recordings, as well as his duo sessions, this compilation offers a nice overview of Peterson's work from throughout his storied career. Featured are recordings with such artists as Joe Pass, Stephane Grappelli, Dizzy Gillespie, Ben Webster, and others. ~ Matt Collar

Product Details

Release Date:	03/11/2011
Label:	Verve
UPC:	0600753209080
Rank:	51474

Tracks

Disc 1

1. Tenderly
2. How High the Moon
3. Blues Etude
4. I'm Getting Sentimental Over You
5. Caravan
6. Summertime
7. In a Mellow Tone
8. Nighttime
9. Satin Doll
10. On a Slow Boat to China

Disc 2

11. Night Train
12. Someone to Watch Over Me
13. Don't Get Around Much Anymore
14. Autumn Leaves
15. Alone Together
16. Limehouse Blues
17. Misty/Waltz for Debby
18. Straight, No Chaser
19. Get Happy
20. Night and Day
21. In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Oscar Peterson Trio   Primary Artist
Oscar Peterson   Primary Artist,Piano
Joe Pass   Primary Artist,Guitar
Ed Thigpen   Primary Artist,Drums
Dizzy Gillespie   Primary Artist
Oscar Peterson Four   Primary Artist
Ben Webster   Primary Artist
Stephane Grappelli   Primary Artist
Ray Brown   Primary Artist,Bass,Double Bass
Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen   Primary Artist,Bass
Clark Terry   Primary Artist
Herb Ellis   Guitar
Toots Thielemans   Harmonica
Mickey Roker   Drums
Martin Drew   Drums
Terry Clarke   Drums

Technical Credits

Frank Loesser   Composer
David Mann   Composer
Joseph Kosma   Composer
Harold Arlen   Composer
Bob Hilliard   Composer
Bob Russell   Composer
Jack Lawrence   Composer
Cole Porter   Composer
Duke Ellington   Composer
Jacques Prevert   Composer
George Bassman   Composer
Douglas Furber   Composer
George Gershwin   Composer
Ira Gershwin   Composer
DuBose Heyward   Composer
Erroll Garner   Composer
David Richards   Engineer
Walter Gross   Composer
Johnny Mercer   Composer
Howard Dietz   Composer
Juan Tizol   Composer
Val Valentin   Engineer
Ned Washington   Composer
Jimmy Forrest   Composer
Nancy Hamilton   Composer
Norman Granz   Producer
Oscar Peterson   Composer
Thelonious Monk   Composer
Morgan Lewis   Composer
Arne Frager   Editing
Arthur Schwartz   Composer
Ted Koehler   Composer
Bill Evans   Composer
Gene Lees   Composer
Phil Edwards   Engineer
Philip Braham   Composer
Johnny Burke   Composer
Lewis C. Simpkins   Composer
Tom Size   Mixing
Oscar Washington   Composer