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A Night in Vienna

Oscar Peterson · 2004

75 min · 10 tracks · blues · funk · bebop

A vibrant tapestry of jazz featuring intricate piano melodies intertwined with rich, soulful improvisations.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for late-night
  • soulful improvisations for relaxation
  • intricate melodies for focused listening
  • gradual development with emotional payoff

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking fast-paced enjoyment
  • prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Late Career Highlight — Showcases Peterson's enduring legacy and musical mastery in his later years.
Themes
Viennese jazz scene· civil rights homage· melodic improvisation
Career context
By the time 'A Night in Vienna' was released in 2004, Oscar Peterson was an esteemed veteran of jazz, celebrated for his virtuosity and undeniable influence on the genre. This album came during a period of prolific output, following over six decades of performance and recording that had established him as one of the forefront figures in jazz history.
Stylistic neighbors
Bill Evans· Herbie Hancock· McCoy Tyner
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Tristeza on Piano — Continues the reflective piano style with new emotional depth and textures.
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Return to Forever by Chick Corea — Features vibrant piano work and lush arrangements with a focus on melodic improvisation and fusion.
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Tracklist

New here? Start with "Night Time".

  • 1 Intro 0:58
  • 2 Night Time Start here 8:35
  • 3 When Summer Comes 7:10
  • 4 Cakewalk 8:31
  • 5 Requiem 8:49
  • 6 Wheatland 9:19
  • 7 The Backyard Blues 8:13
  • 8 Satin Doll 9:48
  • 9 Sweet Georgia Brown 8:23
  • 10 Hymn to Freedom 6:04

What to play next

This album is considered a Late Career Highlight in Oscar Peterson's catalog. Showcases Peterson's enduring legacy and musical mastery in his later years.

Tristeza on Piano
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Tristeza on Piano

2005

Continues the reflective piano style with new emotional depth and textures.
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Solo

2002

Sets the stage with intimate solo piano work leading into the vibrant arrangements of A Night in Vienna.
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