Exclusively for My Friends: The Lost Tapes
Oscar Peterson · 1995
75 min · 12 tracks · blues · funk · bebop
A reflective collection of jazz standards showcasing Oscar Peterson's virtuosity and emotional depth.
Why this album works
This album is notable not only for its intimate insight into Peterson's artistry but also for its critical acclaim upon release, earning praise from jazz enthusiasts and critics alike. It reaffirms Peterson's influence on the jazz genre and showcases his ability to interpret standards with fresh nuance and personal flair.
- Best for
- reflective moments of musical intimacy dynamic peaks and valleys for evening gatherings
- Context
- By the release of 'Exclusively for My Friends: The Lost Tapes' in 1995, Oscar Peterson was already an established jazz icon, known for his prolific output and innovative playing style. This album serves as a retrospective of previously unreleased material, highlighting recordings from earlier in his career that had been kept private until then.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Charles Aznavour· Leon Redbone· Bruce Cockburn· Paul Bley· Frank Sinatra· Ella Fitzgerald· Aretha Franklin· Bing Crosby
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Gravy Waltz Standout 3:19
- 2 Three O'Clock in the Morning 8:45
- 3 Squeaky's Blues 7:28
- 4 Tenderly Standout 11:06
- 5 I Will Wait for You 6:53
- 6 Let's Fall in Love 4:28
- 7 Put on a Happy Face 6:34
- 8 Stella by Starlight 5:15
- 9 Moanin' Standout 5:38
- 10 Never Say Yes 5:22
- 11 It's Impossible 6:55
- 12 My Romance 3:57
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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