Oscar and Benny
Oscar Peterson · 1998
67 min · 11 tracks · blues · funk · bebop
A masterful blend of lyrical melodies and intricate improvisation, celebrating the essence of jazz piano.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady melodic explorations throughout for rainy day listening intricate improvisation detail hunting
- Context
- Released in 1998, 'Oscar and Benny' came during Oscar Peterson's later career when he was already an established jazz legend. This album represents a collaboration with fellow pianist Benny Green, showcasing Peterson's enduring influence and ability to connect across generations in jazz.
- If you like
- blues, funk, bebop
Oscar and Benny is an album by Oscar Peterson, released in 1998. A masterful blend of lyrical melodies and intricate improvisation, celebrating the essence of jazz piano. The album stands out for its warm reception among jazz enthusiasts and critics alike, highlighting the seamless interplay between Peterson and Green. It serves as a significant testament to Peterson's legacy in the jazz genre, as it brings his prodigious talent to a new audience while reaffirming his impact on contemporary jazz pianists. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Oscar and Benny sound like?
A masterful blend of lyrical melodies and intricate improvisation, celebrating the essence of jazz piano. Rooted in blues and funk.
What makes Oscar and Benny by Oscar Peterson notable?
The album stands out for its warm reception among jazz enthusiasts and critics alike, highlighting the seamless interplay between Peterson and Green. It serves as a significant testament to Peterson's legacy in the jazz genre, as it brings his prodigious talent to a new audience while reaffirming his impact on contemporary jazz pianists. Released in 1998, 'Oscar and Benny' came during Oscar Peterson's later career when he was already an established jazz legend. This album represents a collaboration with fellow pianist Benny Green, showcasing Peterson's enduring influence and ability to connect across generations in jazz.
Who is Oscar and Benny for?
Oscar and Benny works well if you're into steady melodic explorations throughout, for rainy day listening and intricate improvisation detail hunting.
How many songs are on Oscar and Benny?
Oscar and Benny has 11 tracks, running approximately 67 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 For All We Know Standout 5:42
- 2 When the Lights Are Low 6:53
- 3 Yours Is My Heart Alone 5:18
- 4 Here's That Rainy Day Standout 6:41
- 5 The More I See You 5:43
- 6 Limehouse Blues 4:22
- 7 Easy Does It 7:35
- 8 Someday My Prince Will Come 4:36
- 9 Scrapple From the Apple Standout 5:51
- 10 Jitterbug Waltz 6:51
- 11 Barbara’s Blues 8:18
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