Oscar Peterson et Joe Pass à Salle Pleyel
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
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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
What to play next
This album is considered a Critical Peak in Oscar Peterson's catalog. Showcases peak collaboration and artistry, highlighting Peterson's virtuosity and improvisation.
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