1951

• Artist: Oscar Peterson
• Rating:
• Release Date: 1951 03 08-1951 07 13
• Total Time: 49:33
• Type: Compilation (best of)
• Genre: Jazz

Review

Recorded for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and little heard since then, these radio transcriptions (reissued on CD by Just a Memory) feature the brilliant Oscar Peterson when he was just 25, only two years after being "discovered" by Norman Granz. Peterson performs 20 concise duets with Canadian bassist Auston Roberts; only three songs are over three minutes, and five are under two. Although Peterson's style was pretty bop-oriented during this era, he sticks mostly to swing standards. O.P.'s virtuosity was already quite developed, and he rips into such songs as "Flying Home," "I've Got Rhythm," "Seven Come Eleven," "Air Mail Special" and "Get Happy," making every moment of the brief performances count. This melodic and enjoyable set is recommended even to Oscar Peterson fans who already have over 100 of his records. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
For You	Al Dubin, Joe Burke	Oscar Peterson	(2:05)
Pennies from Heaven	Johnny Burke, Arthur Johnston	Oscar Peterson	(2:33)
Whispering	Richard H. Coburn, Vincent Rose, John Schoenberger	Oscar Peterson	(1:50)
Body and Soul	Johnny Green, Edward Heyman, Robert Sour, Frank Eyton	Oscar Peterson	(3:22)
Flying Home	Benny Goodman, Lionel Hampton, Sydney Robin	Oscar Peterson	(1:50)
Hungarian Dance	Johannes Brahms	Oscar Peterson	(3:00)
Gypsy in My Soul	Clay Boland, Moe Jaffe	Oscar Peterson	(3:00)
I Don't Stand a Ghost of a Chance With You	Bing Crosby, Ned Washington, Victor Young	Oscar Peterson	(2:30)
I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles	James Brockman, Nat Vincent, James Kendis, John Kellette	Oscar Peterson	(2:15)
I Got Rhythm	George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin	Oscar Peterson	(2:40)
Tea for Two	Vincent Youmans, Irving Caesar	Oscar Peterson	(2:55)
The Man I Love	George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin	Oscar Peterson	(2:35)
Rose Room	Art Hickman, Harry Williams	Oscar Peterson	(2:10)
Yesterdays	Jerome Kern, Otto Harbach	Oscar Peterson	(3:18)
Seven Come Eleven	Charlie Christian, Benny Goodman	Oscar Peterson	(1:45)
Just You		Oscar Peterson	(2:00)
To a Wild Rose	Edward MacDowell	Oscar Peterson	(2:35)
Air Mail Special	Charlie Christian, Benny Goodman, Jimmy Mundy	Oscar Peterson	(1:50)
Night and Day	Cole Porter	Oscar Peterson	(3:40)
Get Happy	Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler	Oscar Peterson	(1:40)

Credits

Oscar Peterson (Piano), Oscar Peterson (Main Performer), Austin Roberts (Bass)

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