Very Tall

by Oscar Peterson Trio, Milt Jackson, Oscar Peterson, Jackson

Overview

This first matchup on records between pianist Oscar Peterson and vibraphonist Milt Jackson was so logical that it is surprising it did not occur five years earlier. Originally recorded for Verve and three decades later reissued on this audiophile CD by Mobile Fidelity, the quartet set (which also includes bassist Ray Brown and drummer Ed Thigpen) swings as hard as one might expect. Highlights include "On Green Dolphin Street," "The Work Song," "John Brown's Body" (a jam on "Battle Hymn of the Republic") and "Reunion Blues." Fortunately O.P. and Bags would meet up on records many times in the future (particularly during their Pablo years) but this first effort is a particularly strong set. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	03/08/2024
Label:	Universal Import
UPC:	4988031621516
Rank:	11049

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Oscar Peterson Trio   Primary Artist
Milt Jackson   Primary Artist,Vibraphone,Vocals (Background)
Jackson   Primary Artist
Oscar Peterson   Primary Artist,Piano
Ray Brown   Bass
Ed Thigpen   Drums

Technical Credits

Tom Greenwood   Production Assistant
Ned Washington   Composer
Philip Bailey   Liner Notes
Nat Adderley   Composer
Oscar Peterson   Composer,Performer
Milt Jackson   Composer,Performer
Val Valentin   Engineer
Richard Seidel   CD Preparation
Dennis Drake   Remixing
Carlos Kase   Production Assistant
Sherniece Smith   Art Producer
Kevin Reeves   Mastering
Jan Perrson   Photography
Cynthia Sesso   Photo Research
Edward O'Dowd   Artwork
Roy de Carava   Photography
Hollis King   Art Direction
Peter Keepnews   Liner Editor
Oscar Brown, Jr.   Composer
Nat Hentoff   Original Liner Notes,Liner Notes
Traditional   Composer
Bronislaw Kaper   Composer
Bryan Koniarz   Production Coordination
Ben Young   Research,Supervisor,Restoration
Oscar Hammerstein II   Composer
Richard Rodgers   Composer
Jim Davis   Producer,Original Album Producer,Original Session Producer