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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.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic explorations throughout
  • for rainy day listening
  • intricate improvisation detail hunting
  • evening relaxation with soft tones
  • two-halves listening experience

Maybe skip if you want

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

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Late Career Highlight — Represents a strong collaboration showcasing Peterson's continued vitality in jazz.
Themes
jazz piano dialogue· heartfelt melancholy· blues roots exploration
Career 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.
Stylistic neighbors
Bill Evans· Herbie Hancock· McCoy Tyner
If this clicks, go next to
The Very Tall Band — Continues the celebration of intricate jazz while introducing different collaborations.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Elegiac Cycle by Brad Mehldau — Shares heartfelt melancholy and complex piano dialogues in a modern jazz context.
River: The Joni Letters by Herbie Hancock — Combines blues roots with rich piano textures, emphasizing emotional depth and collaboration.
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Tracklist

New here? Start with "For All We Know".

  • 1 For All We Know Start here 5:42
  • 2 When the Lights Are Low 6:53
  • 3 Yours Is My Heart Alone 5:18
  • 4 Here's That Rainy Day 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 5:51
  • 10 Jitterbug Waltz 6:51
  • 11 Barbara’s Blues 8:18

What to play next

This album is considered a Late Career Highlight in Oscar Peterson's catalog. Represents a strong collaboration showcasing Peterson's continued vitality in jazz.

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