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Oscar Peterson et Joe Pass à Salle Pleyel

Oscar Peterson

95 min · 17 tracks · blues · funk · bebop

A vibrant showcase of jazz virtuosity blending intricate melodies with improvisational flair.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic exploration of standards
  • wave-like pacing with improvisational flair
  • for late-night listening
  • melodic intricacies for detail-oriented fans
  • engaging medleys that invite attention

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of quick gratification
  • prefer standalone tracks over cohesion

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Critical Peak — Showcases peak collaboration and artistry, highlighting Peterson's virtuosity and improvisation.
Themes
Parisian jazz scene· live improvisational energy· Duke Ellington tribute
Career context
Released in 1974, this live album captures Oscar Peterson during a prolific period in his career, following the acclaimed 'Night Train' and his collaborations with various artists. At this point, Peterson had established himself as a key figure in jazz, known for his exceptional piano technique and interpretative skills.
Stylistic neighbors
Bill Evans· Herbie Hancock· McCoy Tyner
If this clicks, go next to
Freedom Song — Continues the vibrant jazz exploration with new themes and energy.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Return to Forever by Chick Corea — Shares vibrant jazz fusion elements, blending virtuosity with rich improvisational flair.
The Köln Concert by Keith Jarrett — Features spontaneous improvisation and emotional depth, creating a captivating listening experience.

Tracklist

New here? Start with "I Gotta Right to Sing the Blues".

Disc 1

  • 1 I Gotta Right to Sing the Blues Start here 4:20
  • 2 Mirage 2:47
  • 3 Tenderly 7:37
  • 4 (Back Home Again in) Indiana 3:29
  • 5 It Never Entered My Mind 5:28
  • 6 Ellingtonia: Take the "A" Train / In a Sentimental Mood / Satin Doll / Lady of the Lavender Mist / Things Ain't What They Used to Be 8:53
  • 7 Sweet Georgia Brown 4:25
  • 8 Darn That Dream 6:02
  • 9 Medley: The Summer Knows (Theme From "The Summer of '42") / What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life? 6:40

Disc 2

  • 1 Everything I Love 4:38
  • 2 It's All Right With Me 5:30
  • 3 Stella by Starlight 7:02
  • 4 Just You, Just Me 3:56
  • 5 If 7:47
  • 6 Honeysuckle Rose 5:03
  • 7 Blues for Bise 6:06
  • 8 Pleyel Bis 5:52

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