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With Strings [ CD / Album ]

With Strings

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  • Released Date: 11 Mar 2016

  • Genre: Jazz

Our Take

Oscar Peterson, with all due respect to your legendary status, what on earth were you thinking with this album, "Oscar Peterson With Strings"? It's like putting lobster bisque on a pizza - technically well-executed, but just... why?

The strings seem to suffocate Peterson's signature virtuosity, turning his usually lively piano playing into elevator music for dentists' waiting rooms. It's like watching Usain Bolt jog - sure, he's still fast, but where's the excitement?

The arrangements, while undoubtedly orchestrated with precision, lack the spark and spontaneity that make Peterson's best work unforgettable. It's like trying to turn a firework show into a gentle candlelit dinner - sure, it's pretty, but where's the bang?

But hey, if you're a fan of easy-listening background music or enjoy feeling like you're at a fancy dinner party in the '50s, then this album might be right up your alley. Just don't expect the fireworks that usually accompany Peterson's performances.

In the end, "Oscar Peterson With Strings" is a peculiar detour in the discography of a jazz giant, a curiosity piece for die-hard fans and a head-scratcher for everyone else. Stick to the classics, folks.

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