This 1996 single-CD reissues the complete contents of two former LPs by
the Oscar Peterson Trio (consisting of pianist
Peterson, bassist
Ray Brown and drummer
Ed Thigpen) in 1959 and 1962. Although the pianist is virtually always the lead voice,
Brown and
Thigpen both make strong (if subtle) contributions to the music. Highlights include "Liza," "Con Alma," "Waltz for Debby,"
Brown's "The Gravy Waltz" and "Yours Is My Heart Alone." An above-average release (and rather generous at 74 minutes) from the much-recorded
Oscar Peterson.