Itzhak Perlman/Oscar Peterson - Side By Side

Artist:

Perlman, Itzhak

UPC:

089408334122

Description:

Personnel: Oscar Peterson (piano); Itzhak Perlman (violin); Herb Ellis (guitar); Ray Brown (acoustic bass); Grady Tate (drums).
Recorded at Master Sound Astoria, Astoria, New York on April 11-13, 1994. Includes liner notes by Alyn Shipton.
Personnel: Oscar Peterson (piano); Itzhak Perlman (violin); Herb Ellis (guitar); Grady Tate (drums).
Classical violinist Itzhak Perlman is not a jazz improviser, so this meeting with the Oscar Peterson Quartet is more a loving tribute to the melodies (ten veteran standards plus two Peterson originals) than a strong jazz date. While Perlman sticks closely to the themes, one`s attention focuses much more on Peterson, who had suffered a serious stroke a few years earlier and had been inactive ever since. Peterson sounds healthy in his supportive role, and although it is doubtful if he sweat much during this relaxed music, his apparent comeback is great news. Guitarist Herb Ellis has the most rewarding solos, although his spots are short. ~ Scott Yanow

Track Listing:

DISC 1

1. Dark Eyes
2. Stormy Weather
3. Georgia on My Mind
4. Blue Skies
5. Misty
6. Mack the Knife
7. Nighttime
8. I Loves You, Porgy
9. On the Trail
10. Yours Is My Heart Alone
11. Makin` Whoopee
12. Why Think About Tomorrow?

Album Information

Release Date:

08/05/1994

Type:

Performer

Genre:

Jazz General

Label:

Telarc Distribution

Producer:

Robert Woods; Elaine Martone

Catalog Number:

CD 83341

Original Release Year:

1994

# of Discs:

1

SPARS Coding:

DDD

Studio/Live:

Studio

Mono/Stereo:

Stereo

Runtime:

61 : 30

Guest Artist:

Herb Ellis; Ray Brown; Grady Tate

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