Two of the Few
Oscar Peterson · 1983
45 min · 8 tracks · blues · funk · bebop
A vibrant interplay of intricate melodies and rhythmic finesse showcasing the duo's jazz mastery.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo conversational flow
- intricate melodies for attentive listening
- for relaxed gatherings
- pleasant background for dinner parties
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced, upbeat tracks
- seek standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Solid entry in a prolific career, showcasing collaborative jazz but not a defining work.
- Themes
- vibrant jazz interplay· Count Basie tribute· intricate melodic exchanges
- Career context
- Released in 1983, 'Two of the Few' features Oscar Peterson in a collaborative setting with vibraphonist Milt Jackson. This album emerged during Peterson's prolific career, following his acclaimed works in the 1970s and marking a continued exploration of jazz’s boundaries as he embraced collaborations with various artists.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bill Evans· Herbie Hancock· McCoy Tyner
- If this clicks, go next to
- A Tribute to My Friends — Continues the vibrant jazz interplay with a focus on collaboration and tribute.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Empyrean Isles by Herbie Hancock — Explores complex melodies with a lively rhythm section, reflecting a similar jazz improvisational spirit.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Oh, Lady Be Good".
- 1 Oh, Lady Be Good Start here 7:57
- 2 If I Had You 4:30
- 3 Limehouse Blues 4:31
- 4 Mister Basie 5:55
- 5 Reunion Blues 5:15
- 6 More Than You Know 6:38
- 7 Just You, Just Me 5:10
- 8 Here's Two of the Few 5:55
What to play next
This album is considered a Deep Cut in Oscar Peterson's catalog. Solid entry in a prolific career, showcasing collaborative jazz but not a defining work.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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