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Description
Amidst the trio recordings of the Exclusively For My Friends series, this Vol. 4 stands out as a special feature. It is Oscar Peterson's very first solo album, where he can play unrestrictedly on the keyboard of his abilities--inspired by the ideal recording conditions he found in Hans Georg Brunner-Schwer's Villingen studio. It is no coincidence that this LP is still considered a revelation for Peterson fans, as the nine tracks exemplify all his skills. There are the grand, Art Tatum-inspired runs in "Someone To Watch Over Me," the fiery and intricate rhythm of "Perdido," and the clever pedal work in "Body & Soul." In "Bye, Bye Blackbird," he develops the theme and improvisation as if in a showcase, while with the charming miniature "Lulu's Back In Town," he presents himself humorously. In "Take The 'A' Train," he reveals the tricks by which a classic can gain personal notes. Then there is Peterson's quiet side, with the sensitive introspection of "Who Can I Turn To" and the overwhelming, deep-night tenderness of "Little Girl Blue." "The best jazz piano album ever made," judged the Canadian author Gene Lees at the time
Tracklisting
Oscar Peterson
Monty Alexander
Various Artists
John Taylor Trio
Volker Kriegel
Jean-Luc Ponty
Alphonse Mouzon
The Rolf Kuhn Group
Oscar Peterson
Oscar Peterson
Lester Young & Oscar Peterson
Oscar Peterson
Oscar Peterson
Oscar Peterson
Oscar Peterson
Oscar Peterson
