Very Tall (Remaster) (CD)

Among the most prodigiously recorded artists in all of jazz, pianist Oscar Peterson early on forged a strong relationship with producer Norman Granz, and since the 1950s he has been one of the cornerstones of Granz's labels (Verve, Pablo). Peterson has primarily worked in a trio setting, alternately with guitar & bass or bass & drums, though he has also performed solo, with larger groups, and with a full orchestra. Possessing dazzling technique, Peterson always delivers the musical goods in a powerfully swinging style. Peterson passed away December 23, 2007 at the age of 82.

• Category:  Music  »  Jazz  »  Piano
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• Release Date: November 9, 1999
• Label: Verve (USA)
• UPC: 731455983029
• WAPI (Tower ID): 105806009
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• Tower.com Sales Rank: #70321 in Music (See Top 100 Music Bestsellers)
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Personnel: Oscar Peterson (piano); Milt Jackson (vibraphone); Ray Brown (bass); Ed Thigpen (drums).

Producer: Jim Davis.

Reissue producer: Ben Young.

Recorded at Nola Recording Studios, New York, New York on September 15 & 18, 1961. Includes liner notes by Phil Bailey and Nat Hentoff.

Digitally remastered using 24-Bit technology by Kevin Reeves (Universal Music Studios-East).

This is part of the Verve Records Master Edition series.

VERY TALL was the first of several collaborations between pianist Oscar Peterson and vibraphonist Milt Jackson, and is a particularly enjoyable session of accessible, hard- swinging post-bop. Peterson's trio of the time, which included bassist Ray Brown and drummer Ed Thigpen, was already a tight working unit, and the addition of Jackson's cool, shimmering vibes fleshes their sound out beautifully.

The set list includes a breezy take on "Green Dolphin Street," Rodgers and Hammerstein's "A Wonderful Guy," and two Jackson originals, the 12-bar jam "Reunion Blues," and "Heartstrings," an aching, melancholic ballad. Nat Adderley's "The Work Song" and a bluesy improv on "Battle Hymn of the Republic" entitled "John Brown's Body" round out the album. With its fine performances and laid-back, easy feel (Jackson's cool style tempers Peterson's usual fiery approach here), VERY TALL is a highly satisfying set.

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