Oscar Peterson
Songbooks

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Release date: 07/Aug/2009

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Product No.:

1987230431

Details / Tracklist:

Disc 01

01. "John Hardy's wife"

02. "Sophisticated lady"

03. "Things ain't what they used to be"

04. "Just a-sittin' and a-rockin'"

05. "In a mellow tone"

06. "I got it bad (and that ain't good)"

07. "Prelude to a kiss"

08. "Cotton tail"

09. "Don't get around much anymore"

10. "Take the "A" train"

11. "Rockin' in rhythm"

12. "Do nothin' till you hear from me"

13. "I won't dance"

14. "Bill"

15. "The song is you"

16. "A fine romance"

17. "Can't help lovin' dat man"

18. "Ol' man river"

19. "Long ago and far away"

20. "Lovely to look at"

21. "Pick yourself up"

22. "Smoke gets in your eyes"

23. "The way you look tonight"

24. "Yesterdays"

Disc 02

01. "Lester leaps in"

02. "Easy does it"

03. "9:20 special"

04. "Jumpin' at the woodside"

05. "Blues for Basie"

06. "Broadway"

07. "Blue and sentimental"

08. "Topsy"

09. "One o'clock jump"

10. "Jive at Five"

11. "Lullaby of Broadway"

12. "Serenade in blue"

13. "You'll never know"

14. "I Had The Craziest Dream"

15. "I only have eyes for you"

16. "Chattanooga Choo-Choo"

17. "More than you know"

18. "Carioca"

19. "Without a song"

20. "Drums in my heart"

21. "Time on my hands"

22. "Great day"

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Songbooks by Oscar Peterson, released 7 August 2009. This version of Songbooks comes as a 2xCD. -

One of the most blinding, blazing, brilliant pairs of hands in jazz-piano history takes on the immortal songs of Ellington, Kern, Basie and Warren & Youman's! Behold Oscar's adaptations of Take the 'A' Train; Prelude to a Kiss; Sophisticated Lady; Cotton Tail; the Song Is You; a Fine Romance; Lester Leaps In; One O'Clock Jump; Lullaby of Broadway; Serenade in Blue; in a Mellow Tone, and more.

The "Songbooks" CD by Oscar Peterson, released by NOT NOW, is a remarkable collection that showcases the legendary jazz pianist's interpretations of classic standards. This album features Peterson?s virtuosic piano playing and his unique ability to breathe new life into timeless melodies from some of the greatest songwriters in history. Each track highlights his technical brilliance and deep emotional connection to the music, making it an essential addition for any jazz enthusiast or collector. Oscar Peterson was one of the most influential jazz pianists of all time, celebrated for his dazzling technique and soulful improvisation. Over his illustrious career, he won multiple Grammy Awards and collaborated with icons such as Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong. The label NOT NOW is renowned for its high-quality reissues and compilations across various genres, bringing classic recordings back into focus for modern audiences.

Manufacturer No.:

NOTCD2286

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