Oscar Peterson Trio With Herb Ellis & Ray Brown – Vancouver, 1958 2LP

Oscar Peterson Trio With Herb Ellis & Ray Brown – Vancouver, 1958

The Oscar Peterson's trio with Ray Brown and Herb Ellis lasted from 1953 to 1959 and is well documented on records, but the appearance in 2003 of this previously unreleased 1958 concert at the Orpheum Theatre in Vancouver was welcome news to the pianist's fans. Buoyed by a receptive audience and always in the mood to play to the best of their abilities, the musicians outdo themselves throughout the set. Among the highlights are lengthy explorations of "How High the Moon" (which is centered around Brown's tasty solo) and Peterson's "The Music Box Suite," cooking interpretations of a pair of the late Clifford Brown's best-known compositions ("Joy Spring" and "Daahoud"), and a pair of little-known originals by Ellis (including a lovely solo ballad, "Patricia," and the blistering "Pogo"). Add it all up and any fan of Oscar Peterson will want to add this to his or her collection. Now for the first time on vinyl.

Tracklist:
A1 How High The Moon
A2 We'll Be Together Again

B1 Joy Spring
B2 Daahoud

C1 I Like To Recognize The Tune
C2 The Golden Striker
C3 Patricia

D1 Pogo
D2 The Music Box Suite (aka Daisy's Dream)

Label: Justin Time
Released: 2003/2023