album · July 12, 1959

The Jazz Soul of Oscar Peterson

Oscar Peterson

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This 1959 trio date, recorded in New York, features Peterson alongside Ray Brown on bass and Ed Thigpen on drums, a lineup that would become one of the most celebrated in jazz history. The album showcases Peterson's effortless command of bebop and swing, with intricate solos and a sophisticated harmonic sense.

• The album was recorded in New York City on July 12 and 13, 1959.
• It reached number 18 on Billboard's Top LPs chart.
• This was the first album to feature the classic Peterson-Brown-Thigpen trio lineup.

Oscar Peterson was a Canadian jazz pianist known for his dazzling virtuosity and improvisational prowess. In 1959, he was at the height of his powers, a respected figure in the jazz world with a string of acclaimed albums for Verve.