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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 peak 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 hidden gem recorded between the two famous albums representing the golden trio's golden age: 'West Side Story' and 'Night Train'. The cover of Bill Evans' "Waltz for Debby" is a particularly welcome addition. Other excellent track selections include Frank Sinatra's famous ballad "I'm a Fool to Want You."
Oscar Peterson (p), Ray Brown (b), Ed Thigpen (ds) Recorded in Chicago on September 25th (#1-3, #6), 26th (#4, #8), and 27th (#5, #7), 1962 Media reviews and more Oscar Peterson, the "Emperor of the Keyboard," will celebrate his 100th birthday on August 15th, 2025. To commemorate the 100th anniversary of his birth, a collection of his masterpieces and rare recordings 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 hidden gem recorded between the two famous works representing the golden trio's flourishing period, "West Side Story" and "Night Train." The cover of Bill Evans' "Waltz for Debby" is especially delightful. Other excellent song choices include Frank Sinatra's famous ballad "I'm a Fool to Want You." (C)RS
