Name: The Best Of Oscar Peterson by Oscar Peterson
Brand: Oscar Peterson
SKU: 600753209080
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COMPILATION

Volume 1

Volume 2

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, Stéphane Grappelli, Dizzy Gillespie, Ben Webster, and others.

Volume 1

1. Tenderly

by Oscar Peterson

Primary Artist: The Oscar Peterson Trio
Oscar Peterson Trio; Main Performer
Composer: Jack Lawrence
Walter Gross; Composer
Producer: Norman Granz; Production
Artist: Oscar Peterson
Herb Ellis
Ray Brown; Production

2. How High The Moon

by Oscar Peterson

Primary Artist: The Oscar Peterson Trio
Oscar Peterson Trio; Main Performer
Composer: Morgan Lewis; Composer
Composer: Morgan Lewis; Composer
Author: Nancy Hamilton; Production
Producer: Norman Granz; Production
Artist: Oscar Peterson
Ray Brown
Herb Ellis; Production
Author: Nancy Hamilton; Production

3. Blues Etude

by Oscar Peterson, Joe Pass, Niels-henning Ørsted Pedersen

Primary Artist: Oscar Peterson
Joe Pass
Niels-henning Ørsted Pedersen; Main Performer
Composer: Oscar Peterson; Composer

4. I'm Getting Sentimental Over You

by Oscar Peterson, Joe Pass, Ray Brown

Primary Artist: Oscar Peterson
Joe Pass
Ray Brown; Main Performer
Composer: George Bassman
Ned Washington; Composer
Producer: Norman Granz; Production

5. Caravan

by Oscar Peterson, Dizzy Gillespie

Primary Artist: Oscar Peterson
Dizzy Gillespie; Main Performer
Composer: Duke Ellington
Juan Tizol; Composer
Composer: Juan Tizol
Duke Ellington; Composer

6. Summertime

by Oscar Peterson, Joe Pass

Primary Artist: Joe Pass
Oscar Peterson; Main Performer
Composer: Ira Gershwin
George Gershwin; Composer
Composer: George Gershwin; Composer
Author: Dubose Heyward; Production
Producer: Norman Granz; Production
Artist: Joe Pass
Oscar Peterson; Production
Author: Dubose Heyward; Production

7. In A Mellow Tone

by Oscar Peterson

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

8. Nighttime

by Oscar Peterson

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

9. Satin Doll

by Oscar Peterson

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

10. On A Slow Boat To China

by Oscar Peterson, Clark Terry

Primary Artist: Oscar Peterson
Clark Terry; Main Performer
Composer: Frank Loesser; Composer
Producer: Norman Granz; Production
Artist: Clark Terry
Oscar Peterson; Production

Volume 2

1. Night Train

by Oscar Peterson

Primary Artist: The Oscar Peterson Trio
Oscar Peterson Trio; Main Performer
Composer: Lewis C. Simpkins
Jimmy Forrest
Oscar Washington; Composer
Producer: Norman Granz; Production
Artist: Ray Brown
Ed Thigpen
Oscar Peterson; Production

2. Someone To Watch Over Me

by Oscar Peterson, Stéphane Grappelli

Primary Artist: Oscar Peterson
Stéphane Grappelli; Main Performer
Composer: George Gershwin
Ira Gershwin; Composer
Producer: Norman Granz; Production
Artist: Joe Pass
Niels-henning Ørsted Pedersen
Mickey Roker; Production

3. Don't Get Around Much Anymore

by Oscar Peterson

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

4. Autumn Leaves

by Oscar Peterson, Dizzy Gillespie

Primary Artist: Oscar Peterson
Dizzy Gillespie; Main Performer
Composer: Joseph Kosma; Composer
Composer: Joseph Kosma; Composer
Author: Jacques Prévert
Johnny Mercer; Production
Author: Johnny Mercer
Jacques Prevert; Production

5. Alone Together

by Oscar Peterson, Dizzy Gillespie

Primary Artist: Oscar Peterson
Dizzy Gillespie; Main Performer
Composer: Arthur Schwartz; Composer
Composer: Arthur Schwartz; Composer
Author: Howard Dietz; Production
Author: Howard Dietz; Production

6. Limehouse Blues

by The Oscar Peterson Four

Primary Artist: The Oscar Peterson Four
Oscar Peterson; Main Performer
Bass (vocal): Niels-henning Ørsted Pedersen; Performer
Composer: Phillip Braham
Philip Braham; Composer
Composer: Philip Braham; Composer
Author: Douglas Furber; Production
Producer: Norman Granz; Production
Artist: Oscar Peterson
Niels-henning Ørsted Pedersen
Martin Drew
Joe Pass; Production
Author: Douglas Furber; Production

7. Misty/Waltz For Debby

by Oscar Peterson

Primary Artist: The Oscar Peterson Trio
Oscar Peterson Trio; Main Performer
Bass (vocal): Niels-henning Ørsted Pedersen; Performer
Composer: Erroll Garner
Johnny Burke
Bill Evans
Gene Lees; Composer
Producer: Norman Granz; Production
Artist: Oscar Peterson
Niels-henning Ørsted Pedersen
Terry Clark; Production

8. Straight, No Chaser

by Oscar Peterson

Primary Artist: Oscar Peterson; Main Performer
Bass (vocal): Niels-henning Ørsted Pedersen; Performer
Composer: Thelonious Monk; Composer
Producer: Norman Granz; Production
Artist: Oscar Peterson
Toots Thielemans
Joe Pass
Niels-henning Ørsted Pedersen; Production

9. Get Happy

by Oscar Peterson

Primary Artist: Oscar Peterson; Main Performer
Composer: Harold Arlen
Ted Koehler; Composer

10. Night And Day

by Oscar Peterson

Primary Artist: Oscar Peterson; Main Performer
Composer: Cole Porter; Composer
Producer: Norman Granz; Production
Artist: Oscar Peterson
Ray Brown
Ed Thigpen; Production

11. In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning

by Oscar Peterson, Ben Webster

Primary Artist: Ben Webster
Oscar Peterson; Main Performer
Composer: David A. Mann; Composer
Composer: David A. Mann; Composer
Author: Bob Hilliard; Production
Producer: Norman Granz; Production
Artist: Ray Brown
Ed Thigpen; Production
Author: Bob Hilliard; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

2 volumes in total

Tracks

21 tracks available

Type

COMPILATION

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 58 minutes and 5 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1420x1420 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

13/21 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Jazz, Mainstream Jazz, Easy Listening, Swing, Jazz Piano

Label

Decca (UMO)

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 2008

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

600753209080

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Notification

The Best Of Oscar Peterson

Volume 1

Volume 2

Volume 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

Volume 2

1. Night Train

2. Someone To Watch Over Me

3. Don't Get Around Much Anymore

4. Autumn Leaves

5. Alone Together

6. Limehouse Blues

7. Misty/Waltz For Debby

8. Straight, No Chaser

9. Get Happy

10. Night And Day

11. In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning

Technical Specifications

The Best Of Oscar Peterson

Product information

Release options

Volume 1

Volume 2

Volume 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

Volume 2

1. Night Train

2. Someone To Watch Over Me

3. Don't Get Around Much Anymore

4. Autumn Leaves

5. Alone Together

6. Limehouse Blues

7. Misty/Waltz For Debby

8. Straight, No Chaser

9. Get Happy

10. Night And Day

11. In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning

Technical Specifications