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| Editorial Reviews: | | |  | | These four discs collect the material on six long plays of trios and solos that Oscar Peterson recorded in Villingen, Germany, between 1963 and 1968. On standards galore, Peterson never lets up in his rigorous, swinging approach. He is at his prime on these recordings, as he himself noted later. The improvisations range from extraordinary to awe-inspiring. The lyricism of Nat King Cole is in there, along with Art Tatum-esque rococoisms and Bud Powell-like attack. Which partners best complemented Peterson's girth, and bowed to it least, is always in dispute. On six tracks here, Ray Brown and Ed Thigpen lay claim against the earlier Brown-Herb Ellis unit. The set comes with a 32-page booklet containing black-and-white historical and original-cover photographs, and a detailed discography. --Peter Monaghan | |
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| | | When Hans Georg Brunner-Schwer decided to record and produce Oscar Peterson on several albums in the 1960s, Peterson was given free reign to play the way he wanted to play. Brunner-Schwer (the founder of Polygram Records) managed to record what are arguably Peterson's finest recordings. Peterson plays a hybrid of swing, bop, and rag on these exquisite recordings. With a combination of Art Tatumish ornamentations, block chord improvisations, and orchestral highs and lows, Peterson managed to be subtle and showy without ever compromising his musicianship or insulting the intelligence of listeners. There are almost too many highlights to mention in these recordings. Yet a few stand out. Peterson glistens and swings on Gershwin & Gershwin's "SUMMERTIME". His brooding and lengthy interpretation of McHugh & Fields' "I'M IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE" is without comparison and is perhaps the definitive Jazz piano interpretation. He displays his perfection at dynamics with the Benny Carter chestnut "WHEN LIGHTS ARE LOW" which begins with solo piano, merges into a slow soft-shoe trio, then builds to a blues-drenched crescendo. This compilation features a diverse array of standards as well as Peterson's own compositions "SANDY'S BLUES" and "NOREEN'S NOCTURNE". Disc Four grants the listener the treat of Peterson playing solo piano. No serious Peterson fan can afford to not own his recordings from this period. No serious Jazz fan will find a more coherent and listenable compilation. Worth every penny!!
| | | The are some great musical artists that have drawn me into different kinds of music (e.g., the Beatles, Leontyne Price, Mary Chapin Carpenter). After many years of listening to music, I finally got into jazz through Oscar Peterson's great playing. Although I listen to other jazz artists, Peterson is still the most satisfying. These recordings have some of his best playing, with great sidemen. If you love jazz piano, this is set is well worth the price.
| | Can Oscar tickle the Ivories!!! | |
| | | In these four incredible discs recorded in Villingen, Germany, between 1963 and 1968, Peterson truly plays the spectrum here with the standards and a few originals. With Brown, Thigpen and Jones in tow, Peterson captures the aura of true jazz emotion. Peterson stands with the great jazz pianists but this set proves this claim. Regardless the dated recordation, the sound and clarity on these discs is excellent. Many times, older recordings become muted and tinny. This one surpasses that taboo. In addition to the four discs, this set comes with a 32-page booklet containing historical photographs, original-cover photographs, and a detailed discography. The value of this set is truly outstanding. I highly recommend this set for purchase.
| | | | This four CD box set stands as the true benchmark of Oscar Petersons mammoth recording ouput. The recordings were made privately before select audiences from 1963 through until 1968. All of the selections feature Peterson in a trio with the likes of Ray Brown, Sam Jones and Ed Thigpen in support. The material represented here consists almost entirely of jazz standards with just two Peterson originals. Peterson's playing is varied from agressive uptempo romps (Eg. "Travellin' On") to more subdued ballads (Eg. "Emily"). The music on this set is very enjoyable and does not become at all repetative in nature. The recording quality is of a good standard and consistant throughout the set. Overall, I would highly recommend this set to any jazz listener. Peterson's technique is absolutely flawless and swings hard with the bass-drum support (Take "Tin Tin Deo" for example! ). The music documented here is quite simply essential and should form part of any representative jazz collection.
| | A dazzling and beautiful collection | |
| | This lovely set is one which I could not live without. It shows the great O.P. to be more than just a technical machine, with tracks highlighting his artistry as well as his unsurpassed dextrerity. Highly recommeded.
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