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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 an ambitious work by Oscar Peterson, composed entirely of original songs themed on the vast natural landscapes of his native Canada. The musical styles are diverse, ranging from uptempo pieces to blues and ballads. The poetic beauty of "Ballad to the East," "Laurentad Waltz," and "Wheatland," in particular, showcases his talent as a composer. This is his first release since moving to Limelight Records.
Oscar Peterson (p), Ray Brown (b), Ed Thigpen (ds) Recorded in New York on September 9, 1964 Media Reviews etc. Oscar Peterson, the "Emperor of the Keyboard," 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 work is an ambitious work by Oscar Peterson, composed entirely of original songs themed on the vast natural landscapes of his native Canada. The musical styles are varied, ranging from up-tempo pieces to blues and ballads. In particular, the poetic beauty of "Ballad to the East," "Laurentad Waltz," and "Wheatland," which fully demonstrate his talent as a composer, is irresistible. This is his first release since moving to Limelight Records. (C)RS
