Oscar Peterson at the Concertgebouw

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Oscar Peterson Trio at the Concertgebouw
Live album by Oscar Peterson
Released	1957
Genre	Jazz
Length	69:54

Oscar Peterson at the Concertgebouw is a live album (1957) featuring the Oscar Peterson Trio.

Although the music on this CD was originally said to be recorded in Europe, it actually comes from a Chicago concert, and the five additional selections (last issued on an LP shared with the Modern Jazz Quartet), supposedly performed in Chicago, are from an appearance in Los Angeles. But despite the geographical mixups, the music is consistently brilliant and often wondrous. The trio of Oscar Peterson (piano), Herb Ellis (jazz guitar), and Ray Brown (bass guitar) had been together for over four years, and these would be among the threesome's last (and finest) recordings. The very tricky arrangements sandwiched remarkable solos, with pianist Peterson sounding especially inspired. Together with the Stratford Shakespearean CD of the previous year, this set features the trio at the peak of its powers. Highlights include "The Lady Is a Tramp," "Budo," "Daahoud," "Indiana," and "Joy Spring." Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

[edit] Track listing

1. "The Lady Is A Tramp" - 4:51
2. "We'll Be Together Again" - 2:34
3. "Bluesology" - 9:23
4. "Budo" (aka "Hallucinations") - 4:42
5. "I've Got The World On A String" - 6:41
6. "Daahoud" - 7:00
7. "When Lights Are Low" - 4:03
8. "Eurev" - 4:51
9. "Should I?" - 5:16
10. "Big Fat Mama" - 7:34
11. "(Back Home In) Indiana" - 4:07
12. "Joy Spring" - 5:33
13. "Elevation" - 3:28

[edit] Personnel

• Oscar Peterson - piano
• Ray Brown - double bass
• Herb Ellis - jazz guitar