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Contents Introduction: [100th Anniversary of Birth: Oscar Peterson Masterpiece & Rare Album UHQCD Selection] Series Oscar Peterson, the "Emperor of the Keyboard," will celebrate his 100th birthday on August 15, 2025. To commemorate his 100th anniversary, a collection of his masterpieces and rare albums from his debut to his heyday in the 1960s will be reissued on UHQCD! This is a noteworthy lineup, with all titles being released on UHQCD for the first time. This album is a superb work showcasing the golden trio's harmonious combination after several albums since their formation. Two Dizzy Gillespie numbers, "Con Alma" and "Woodin' You," are particularly interesting. The cadenza-like intro to the former is excellent. The arrangement of "Close Your Eyes," which retains the exotic atmosphere of the original while incorporating ingenuity, is also stylish.
Oscar Peterson (p), Ray Brown (b), Ed Thigpen (ds) Recorded July 21 - August 9, 1959 at Universal Recording Studios, Chicago Media Reviews etc. Oscar Peterson, the "Emperor of Keyboards," will celebrate his 100th birthday on August 15, 2025. To commemorate the 100th anniversary of his birth, a collection of his masterpieces and rare albums from his debut to his heyday in the 1960s will be reissued on UHQCD! This is a noteworthy lineup with all titles being released on UHQCD for the first time. This album is a superb work in which the golden trio demonstrates their harmonious combination after several albums since their formation. Two Dizzy Gillespie numbers, "Con Alma" and "Woodin' You," are particularly interesting. The cadenza-like intro to the former is excellent. The arrangement of "Close Your Eyes" is stylish, cleverly incorporating elements while retaining the exotic atmosphere of the original song. (C)RS
