Jazz Soul of Oscar Peterson & Affinity

Oscar Peterson, Oscar Peterson & Stephane Grappelli | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 24, 1996)
• Original Release Date: September 24, 1996
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Polygram Records
• ASIN: B00000474T
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #226,314 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Two for one, April 3, 2005

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Dave W. "Dave W." (Cincinnati, OH) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jazz Soul of Oscar Peterson & Affinity (Audio CD)

This CD has two albums, The Jazz Soul....recorded in '59 and Affinity from '62. Most professional jazz critics believe that Peterson' best music was recorded with Ray Brown (of course) and Herb Ellis, but this double CD is evidence that the trio with Brown and Ed Thigpen on drums was one of the best jazz trios ever. Not only is the music outstanding, but the CD is a great value, with over 74 minutes of music. This is a must buy for any Oscar Peterson fan.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Trio, October 10, 2000

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Jared lee (Singapore) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jazz Soul of Oscar Peterson & Affinity (Audio CD)

Affinity is pretty close to as good as the Trio's live performance in London. Affinity reveals the depth of the TRIO's teamwork, and as well as ED THIGPEN's role as a drummer, showing off his impeccable brush work skills. Peterson and Brown are just as brilliant. Certainly worth a listen.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning, November 14, 2007

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S J Buck (Kent, UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Jazz Soul of Oscar Peterson & Affinity (Audio CD)

This is one of Oscar Petersons finest albums and an essential purchase for anybody who enjoys great Piano Jazz.

Noteable tracks are his version of Bill Evans 'Waltz for Debby' and 'You are my Hearts delight'. Bill Evans had quite an effect on Petersons playing in the 60's and 70's and of course this is one of Evans finest tunes. 'You are my Hearts Delight' is one of the great Peterson performances. Starting at a slow to moderate tempo it changes gear a number of times until at the end Peterson is playing phenomenal Piano at an extremly fast tempo. This really is the virtuoso Peterson at the very height of his powers.

The rest of the album is just as interesting with perhaps my other favourite being his version of Gillespie's ' Con Alma'. Another Jazz standard that is beautifully played.

You won't be disappointed by this.