Is Oscar Peterson Plays the Cole Porter Songbook a good place to start with Oscar Peterson?

Yes, Oscar Peterson Plays the Cole Porter Songbook is recommended as a starting point for new Oscar Peterson listeners. Lush piano melodies intertwine with intricate rhythms, breathing new life into classic Cole Porter standards. By 1959, Oscar Peterson was an established figure in jazz, having released several acclaimed albums. This album marked his exploration of the Great American Songbook, particularly focusing on Cole Porter's sophisticated compositions, following his breakthrough in the late 1950s with a series of successful records.

Who is Oscar Peterson Plays the Cole Porter Songbook for?

Oscar Peterson Plays the Cole Porter Songbook works well if you're into short, captivating listening sessions, steady melodic exploration and intimate evening ambiance.

How many songs are on Oscar Peterson Plays the Cole Porter Songbook?

Oscar Peterson Plays the Cole Porter Songbook has 12 tracks, running approximately 33 minutes.

Oscar Peterson Plays the Cole Porter Songbook

Oscar Peterson · 1959

33 min · 12 tracks · blues · funk · bebop

Lush piano melodies intertwine with intricate rhythms, breathing new life into classic Cole Porter standards.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

short, captivating listening sessions
steady melodic exploration
intimate evening ambiance
reflective and soothing moments

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This album popularized jazz interpretations of Broadway standards, enhancing Peterson's reputation.
Themes: Cole Porter's romance· jazz improvisation· 1950s musical sophistication
Career context: By 1959, Oscar Peterson was an established figure in jazz, having released several acclaimed albums. This album marked his exploration of the Great American Songbook, particularly focusing on Cole Porter's sophisticated compositions, following his breakthrough in the late 1950s with a series of successful records.
Stylistic neighbors: Bill Evans· Herbie Hancock· McCoy Tyner
If this clicks, go next to: Oscar Peterson Plays the George Gershwin Songbook — Continues the exploration of classic songbooks with lush piano interpretations.
Sounds like this from elsewhere: Portrait in Jazz by Bill Evans — Features lush piano lines and intricate interplay, reflecting similar romantic sophistication.

Concert by the Sea by Erroll Garner — Captures a vibrant blend of jazz improvisation with lush melodies, akin to Peterson's stylistic depth.

Now He Sings, Now He Sobs by Chick Corea — Explores complex rhythms and emotive melodies, resonating with the intricate jazz exploration of standards.

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Tracklist

New here? Start with "In the Still of the Night".

1 In the Still of the Night Start here 2:53
2 It's All Right With Me 2:55
3 Love for Sale 3:30
4 Just One of Those Things 2:25
5 I've Got You Under My Skin 2:51
6 Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye 2:21
7 Night and Day 2:34
8 Easy to Love 2:38
9 Why Can't You Behave 3:02
10 I Love Paris 2:13
11 I Concentrate on You 3:12
12 It's De-Lovely 2:28

What to play next

This album is considered a Breakthrough in Oscar Peterson's catalog. This album popularized jazz interpretations of Broadway standards, enhancing Peterson's reputation.

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Oscar Peterson Plays the George Gershwin Songbook

1959

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Oscar Peterson Plays Duke Ellington

1952

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