History Of An Artist by Oscar Peterson - Uhune

ALBUM

Volume 1

Volume 2

It was only fitting that Oscar Peterson's first of his many recordings for Norman Granz's Pablo label would revisit the instrumental combinations he had utilized in the past. This two-CD set has all of the music originally included on three LPs (a two-album set plus a single record) and showcases the great pianist in duets with bassist Ray Brown, in trios that also include guitarists Irving Ashby, Barney Kessel and Herb Ellis and with other trios that feature such alumni as bassists Sam Jones, George Mraz and Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, guitarist Joe Pass and drummers Bobby Durham and Louis Hayes. The only fault with this consistently inventive and hard-swinging program is that the formats (particularly those on the second disc) are not in strictly chronological order. But musically the music (which also features Peterson taking "Lady of the Lavender Mist" as an unaccompanied solo) is superb.
© Scott Yanow /TiVo

Volume 1

1. R.B. Blues

by Oscar Peterson

Primary Artist: Oscar Peterson; Main Performer
Composer: Count Basie
Oscar Peterson; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Count Basie
Oscar Peterson; Other

2. I Wished On The Moon

by Oscar Peterson

Primary Artist: Oscar Peterson; Main Performer
Double Bass: Ray Brown; Performer
Guitar: Barney Kessel; Performer
Performer: Barney Kessel
Ray Brown; Performer
Composer: Dorothy Parker
Ralph Rainger; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Dorothy Parker
Ralph Rainger; Other

3. You Can Depend On Me

by Oscar Peterson

Primary Artist: Oscar Peterson; Main Performer
Double Bass: Ray Brown; Performer
Guitar: Irving Ashby; Performer
Performer: Ray Brown
Irving Ashby; Performer
Composer: Charles Carpenter
Earl Hines
Louis Dunlap; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Louis Dunlap
Earl Hines
Charles Carpenter; Other

4. This Is Where It's At

by Oscar Peterson

Primary Artist: Oscar Peterson; Main Performer
Composer: Oscar Peterson; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Oscar Peterson; Other

5. Okie Blues

by Oscar Peterson

Primary Artist: Oscar Peterson; Main Performer
Double Bass: Ray Brown; Performer
Guitar: Barney Kessel; Performer
Performer: Barney Kessel
Ray Brown; Performer
Composer: Oscar Peterson; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Oscar Peterson; Other

6. I Want To Be Happy

by Oscar Peterson

Primary Artist: Oscar Peterson; Main Performer
Composer: Irving Caesar
Vincent Youmans; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Vincent Youmans
Irving Caesar; Other

7. Texas Blues

by Oscar Peterson

Primary Artist: Oscar Peterson; Main Performer
Composer: Oscar Peterson; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Oscar Peterson; Other

8. Main Stem

by Oscar Peterson

Primary Artist: Oscar Peterson; Main Performer
Composer: Duke Ellington; Composer

9. Don't Get Around Much Anymore

by Oscar Peterson

Primary Artist: Oscar Peterson; Main Performer
Composer: Bob Russell
Duke Ellington; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Duke Ellington
Bob Russell; Other

10. Swamp Fire

by Oscar Peterson

Primary Artist: Oscar Peterson; Main Performer
Composer: Hal Mooney; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Hal Mooney; Other

11. In A Sentimental Mood

by Oscar Peterson

Primary Artist: Oscar Peterson; Main Performer
Composer: Duke Ellington; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Duke Ellington; Other

12. Greasy Blues (For Count Basie)

by Oscar Peterson

Primary Artist: Oscar Peterson; Main Performer
Composer: Oscar Peterson; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Oscar Peterson; Other

13. Sweety Blues (For Harry Edison)

by Oscar Peterson

Primary Artist: Oscar Peterson; Main Performer
Composer: Oscar Peterson; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Oscar Peterson; Other

Volume 2

1. Gay's Blues

by Oscar Peterson

Primary Artist: Oscar Peterson; Main Performer
Composer: Oscar Peterson; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Oscar Peterson; Other

2. The Good Life

by Oscar Peterson

Primary Artist: Oscar Peterson; Main Performer
Composer: Sacha Distel; Composer
Author: Jack Reardon; Production

3. Richard's Round

by Oscar Peterson

Primary Artist: Oscar Peterson; Main Performer
Composer: Oscar Peterson; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Oscar Peterson; Other

4. Lady Of The Lavender Mist

by Oscar Peterson

Primary Artist: Oscar Peterson; Main Performer
Composer: Duke Ellington; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Duke Ellington; Other

5. Wes' Tune

by Oscar Peterson

Primary Artist: Oscar Peterson; Main Performer
Double Bass: Ray Brown; Performer
Guitar: Barney Kessel; Performer
Performer: Barney Kessel
Ray Brown; Performer
Composer: Wes Montgomery; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Wes Montgomery; Other

6. Reunion Blues

by Oscar Peterson

Primary Artist: Oscar Peterson; Main Performer
Composer: Milt Jackson; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Milt Jackson; Other

7. When Your Lover Has Gone

by Oscar Peterson

Primary Artist: Oscar Peterson; Main Performer
Composer: Einar Aaron Swan; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Einar Aaron Swan; Other

8. Five O'Clock Whistle

by Oscar Peterson

Author: Kim Gannon; Production
Primary Artist: Oscar Peterson; Main Performer
Composer: Gene Irwin
Josef Myrow; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Gene Irwin
Josef Myrow; Other

9. Old Folks

by Oscar Peterson

Primary Artist: Oscar Peterson; Main Performer
Composer: Dedette Lee Hill
Willard Robinson; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Willard Robinson
Dedette Lee Hill; Other

10. Ma (He's Making Eyes At Me)

by Oscar Peterson

Primary Artist: Oscar Peterson; Main Performer
Composer: Con Conrad; Composer
Author: Sidney Clare; Production

11. Tenderley

by Oscar Peterson

Primary Artist: Oscar Peterson; Main Performer
Composer: Jack Lawrence
Walter Gross; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Jack Lawrence
Walter Gross; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

2 volumes in total

Tracks

24 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

2 hours, 17 minutes and 2 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1525x1525 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

2/24 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Jazz, Easy Listening, Swing, Bop

Label

Fantasy Records

Music Distribution Service

Unknown

Country

United States

Language

No linguistic content

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1992

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

2521857022