1951

by Oscar Peterson

Overview

Recorded for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and little heard since then, these radio transcriptions (reissued on CD by Just a Memory) feature the brilliant Oscar Peterson when he was just 25, only two years after being "discovered" by Norman Granz. Peterson performs 20 concise duets with Canadian bassist Auston Roberts; only three songs are over three minutes, and five are under two. Although Peterson's style was pretty bop-oriented during this era, he sticks mostly to swing standards. O.P.'s virtuosity was already quite developed, and he rips into such songs as "Flying Home," "I've Got Rhythm," "Seven Come Eleven," "Air Mail Special" and "Get Happy," making every moment of the brief performances count. This melodic and enjoyable set is recommended even to Oscar Peterson fans who already have over 100 of his records. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	09/19/1995
Label:	Just A Memory Records
UPC:	0068944950126
Rank:	159181

Tracks

1. For You
2. Pennies From Heaven
3. Whispering
4. Body and Soul
5. Flying Home
6. Hungarian Dance
7. Gypsy in My Soul
8. A Ghost of a Chance
9. I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles
10. I Got Rhythm
11. Tea For Two
12. The Man I Love
13. Rose Room
14. Yesterdays
15. Seven Come Eleven
16. Just You
17. To a Wild Rose
18. Air Mail Special
19. Night and Day
20. Get Happy

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Oscar Peterson   Primary Artist,Piano
Austin Roberts   Bass

Technical Credits

Johnny Burke   Composer
Harold Arlen   Composer
Jimmy Mundy   Composer
Bing Crosby   Composer
Cole Porter   Composer
J.J. Johnson   Composer
Clay Boland   Composer
Frank Eyton   Composer
Benny Goodman   Composer
Doris Fisher   Composer
George Gershwin   Composer
Ira Gershwin   Composer
DuBose Heyward   Composer
Del James   Composer
Richard Coburn   Composer
Ned Washington   Composer
Moe Jaffe   Composer
Otto Harbach   Composer
Arthur Johnston   Composer
Art Hickman   Composer
Harry H. Williams   Composer
Harry Williams   Composer
Vincent Youmans   Composer
Edward MacDowell   Composer
Ted Koehler   Composer
Axl Rose   Composer
Al Dubin   Composer
Irving Caesar   Composer
Edward Heyman   Composer
Johannes Brahms   Composer
Charlie Christian   Composer
Vincent Rose   Composer
John Kellette   Composer
Nat Vincent   Composer
James Brockman   Composer
Joe Burke   Composer
John Schoenberger   Composer
James Kendis   Composer
Jaan Kenbrovin   Composer
Jerome Kern   Composer
West Arkeen   Composer
Johnny Green   Composer
Robert Sour   Composer
Lionel Hampton   Composer
Victor Young   Composer
Barrett   Composer
Sid Robin   Composer
Sydney Robin   Composer