We Get Requests
Oscar Peterson · 1964
40 min · 10 tracks · blues · funk · bebop
A seamless blend of smooth jazz elegance and intricate improvisation, showcasing Peterson's virtuosic piano prowess.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady melodic journeys intimate listening experiences smooth background ambiance
- Context
- By the time 'We Get Requests' was released in January 1964, Oscar Peterson was already an established figure in jazz, known for his remarkable technique and expressive style. This album followed his celebrated works like 'Night Train' and marked a period where he began to explore more mainstream and accessible compositions, solidifying his appeal to a broader audience.
- If you like
- blues, funk, bebop
We Get Requests is an album by Oscar Peterson, released in 1964. A seamless blend of smooth jazz elegance and intricate improvisation, showcasing Peterson's virtuosic piano prowess. 'We Get Requests' is significant not only for its commercial success but also for its critical acclaim, often cited as one of Peterson's finest recordings. The album features beloved standards that have become jazz staples, contributing to Peterson's reputation as a leading jazz pianist of the era. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does We Get Requests sound like?
A seamless blend of smooth jazz elegance and intricate improvisation, showcasing Peterson's virtuosic piano prowess. Rooted in blues and funk.
What makes We Get Requests by Oscar Peterson notable?
'We Get Requests' is significant not only for its commercial success but also for its critical acclaim, often cited as one of Peterson's finest recordings. The album features beloved standards that have become jazz staples, contributing to Peterson's reputation as a leading jazz pianist of the era. By the time 'We Get Requests' was released in January 1964, Oscar Peterson was already an established figure in jazz, known for his remarkable technique and expressive style. This album followed his celebrated works like 'Night Train' and marked a period where he began to explore more mainstream and accessible compositions, solidifying his appeal to a broader audience.
Who is We Get Requests for?
We Get Requests works well if you're into steady melodic journeys, intimate listening experiences and smooth background ambiance.
How many songs are on We Get Requests?
We Get Requests has 10 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars (Corcovado) 2:50
- 2 The Days of Wine and Roses Standout 2:42
- 3 My One and Only Love 5:10
- 4 People 3:32
- 5 Have You Met Miss Jones? Standout 4:15
- 6 You Look Good to Me 4:48
- 7 The Girl From Ipanema Standout 3:54
- 8 D. & E. 5:13
- 9 Time and Again 4:39
- 10 Goodbye J.D. 2:54
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