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Live at Zardi's
Oscar Peterson
Live at Zardi's
Genres: Jazz, Pop
 
  •  Track Listings (15) - Disc #1
  •  Track Listings (15) - Disc #2

This 1955 Hollywood nightclub recording finds pianist Oscar Peterson, guitarist Herb Ellis, and bassist Ray Brown in superbly relaxed form. Except for two Peterson originals, the double-disc program consists entirely of st...  more »

     
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All Artists: Oscar Peterson
Title: Live at Zardi's
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: Pablo
Release Date: 12/14/1994
Album Type: Live
Genres: Jazz, Pop
Styles: Swing Jazz, Bebop
Number of Discs: 2
SwapaCD Credits: 2
UPC: 025218211826

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This 1955 Hollywood nightclub recording finds pianist Oscar Peterson, guitarist Herb Ellis, and bassist Ray Brown in superbly relaxed form. Except for two Peterson originals, the double-disc program consists entirely of standards. The solos are more concise than on later Peterson albums, with no tune lasting more than about six and a half minutes. But what's truly remarkable here is how the three musicians lend rhythmic support to each other while at the same time carrying on a rapid-paced, melodic conversation. Not many bassists can walk and sing at the same time the way Brown does. No way a drummer could have helped this group swing any harder. --Rick Mitchell

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CD Reviews

I'm rating this 6 STARS!!! Simply Superb!
Kenneth Ngiau | 04/11/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)

"I'm a huge fan of Oscar Peterson and have collected most of his albums. Recorded live at Zardi's on 8 November 1955, this is truly one of his best albums. Together with Ray Brown and Herb Ellis, Oscar put on one of the most dazzling performances in his life. You will find yourself jiving and bopping, from start to end of this incredible one and a half hour double CD. In short, this is a MUST BUY for every jazz fan out there. Just ask my wife. For a jazz-tolerent person, even she thinks it's a great album. So, what are you waiting for?"
Oscar Peterson Shines
Gilbert G. Faellaci | Arlington Heights, IL USA | 05/08/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)

"I enjoy this CD because it shows O.P. is probably the best performer when you talk about small jazz groups. The tracks are varied and shows off the versatility of the trio."