album · August 23, 1954

Oscar Peterson Plays Richard Rodgers

Oscar Peterson

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A 1954 trio date that finds Peterson engaging with the Great American Songbook, specifically the compositions of Richard Rodgers. The album highlights Peterson's interpretive skills within a jazz context.

• The album was recorded in New York City on August 23, 1954.
• The recording sessions featured Peterson on piano, Ray Brown on bass, and Charlie Smith on drums.
• This album was initially released on the Clef record label, later reissued on Verve.

Oscar Peterson was a Canadian jazz pianist and composer, acclaimed for his impeccable technique and improvisational prowess. In 1954, Peterson was at a commercial and creative peak, having recently recorded for MGM and now with Norman Granz's Verve label.