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Oscar Peterson

With Strings

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.

Track Listing
Disc: 1
1. Ruby
2. Stars Fell On Alabama
3. Black Coffee
4. Laura
5. The Boy Next Door
6. Our Waltz
7. Tenderly
8. I Thought About You
9. I Only Have Eyes for You
10. Stella By Starlight
11. A Sunday Kind of Love
12. It Could Happen to You
13. Soft Sands
14. On the Outside Looking In
15. It Happens Every Spring
16. Chanel
17. You Took Advantage of Me
18. Why, Oh Why
19. Song to the Stars
20. Echoes
21. I've Never Left Your Arms
22. I Can't Get Started
23. Dream On a Summer Night
24. Susquehanna


Disc: 2
1. I Wants to Stay Here
2. I Was Doing All Right
3. 'S Wonderful
4. Bess, You Is My Woman Now
5. Strike Up the Band
6. They Can't Take That Away from Me
7. The Man I Love
8. I Got Rhythm
9. Someone to Watch Over Me
10. It Ain't Necessarily So
11. I Wants to Stay Here
12. Someone to Watch Over Me
13. Everything Happens to Me
14. Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams
15. Sure Thing
16. Glad to Be Unhappy

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Oscar Peterson

Oscar Peterson, the Canadian jazz pianist extraordinaire, could make the keys of a piano sing like no other. With a career spanning over six decades, Peterson has left an indelible mark on the world of jazz, influencing generations of musicians with his virtuosic playing and innovative approach to the genre. Born in Montreal in 1925, Peterson began playing the piano at a young age and quickly developed a reputation as a prodigy. His lightning-fast fingers and impeccable sense of timing set him apart from his peers, earning him the nickname "The Maharaja of the Keyboard." Throughout his illustrious career, Peterson recorded over 200 albums and won numerous awards, including seven Grammy Awards and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Recording Academy. His collaborations with jazz legends such as Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie, and Dizzy Gillespie cemented his status as one of the greatest pianists of all time. But it wasn't just Peterson's technical skill that set him apart - it was his infectious personality and undeniable charisma. Known for his playful sense of humour and love of performing, Peterson could captivate an audience with just a smile and a wink. Whether he was playing a complex bebop tune or a soulful ballad, Peterson approached each performance with a sense of joy and spontaneity that endeared him to fans around the world. His music transcends boundaries of genre and time, proving that the power of jazz knows no limits. As we celebrate his legacy, let us remember Oscar Peterson not just as a master musician, but as a true pioneer of jazz whose influence will be felt for generations to come.

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