album · February 6, 1953

Oscar Peterson Plays Duke Ellington

Oscar Peterson

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This 1953 trio session finds Peterson, bassist Ray Brown, and drummer Charlie Smith tackling the Ellington songbook with virtuosic flair and a deep understanding of the source material.

• The album was recorded in New York City on February 6, 1953.
• Ray Brown plays bass on the album.
• The album was released on the Verve label.

Oscar Peterson was a Canadian jazz pianist and composer known for his impeccable technique and virtuosic improvisations. At the time of this 1953 recording, Peterson was solidifying his reputation as one of jazz's premier keyboard instrumentalists.