During Nov. 12-14, 1986, pianist
Oscar Peterson recorded three albums worth of material for
Norman Granz's Pablo label. This particular CD features the great pianist with his quartet (bassist
Dave Young, drummer
Martin Drew and guest guitarist
Joe Pass) along with trumpeter
Harry "Sweets" Edison and altoist
Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson. The strictly instrumental set has many fine solos on appealing tunes such as "Stuffy," "Broadway" and the lengthy blues "Slooow Drag." This boppish session gave
Vinson a rare chance to really stretch out and he was up for the challenge. ~ Scott Yanow