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1974 compilation album by Oscar Peterson
The History of an Artist, Vol. 1 studio album by Oscar Peterson , the first of two albums so titled to provide a retrospective of his career.
The History of an Artist series marked Peterson's first recordings for Norman Granz ' new record label, Pablo Records . Peterson had previously recorded for Granz' three former labels, and would remain with Pablo until the mid-1980s.[ 3]
"R.B. Blues" (Ray Brown ) – 3:55
"I Wished on the Moon " (Dorothy Parker , Ralph Rainger ) – 7:36
"You Can Depend on Me " (Charles Carpenter , Louis Dunlap, Earl Hines ) – 6:55
"This Is Where It's At" (Oscar Peterson ) – 7:50
"Okie Blues" (Peterson) – 8:45
"I Want to Be Happy" (Irving Caesar , Vincent Youmans ) – 4:20
"Texas Blues" (Peterson) – 7:35
"Main Stem" (Duke Ellington ) – 5:10
"Don't Get Around Much Anymore " (Ellington, Bob Russell ) – 3:12
"Swamp Fire" (Harold Mooney) – 2:52
"In a Sentimental Mood " (Ellington, Manny Kurtz, Irving Mills ) – 5:09
"Greasy Blues (for Count Basie )" (Peterson) – 5:20
"Sweety Blues (for Harry "Sweets" Edison )" (Peterson) – 2:59
"Gay's Blues" (Peterson) – 6:00
"The Good Life " (Sacha Distel , Jack Reardon) – 5:15
"Richard's Round" (Peterson) – 4:20
"Lady of the Lavender Mist" (Ellington) – 4:15
Years given are for the recording(s), not first release. Note: All-Star albums feature sideman who are not necessarily listed while titles which include "Oscar Peterson" or the OP Trio are usually shortened.
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Plays 1955–58 Plays the The Trio Exclusively 1969–79
Hello Herbie Motions and Emotions Claus Ogerman , 1969)Another Day Tracks Tristeza on Piano Walking the Line Great Connection In Tune The Singers Unlimited , 1971)Reunion Blues In Tokyo Solo The History of an Artist, Vol. 1 The History of an Artist, Vol. 2 The trio Pablo , 1973)In Russia The Giants The Good Life Oscar Peterson et Joe Pass à Salle Pleyel Porgy and Bess Joe Pass , 1975)The Oscar Peterson Big 6 at Montreux The Tenor Giants Zoot Sims and Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis , 1975)And the Bassists – Montreux '77 Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen , 1977)Jam – Montreux '77 The London Concert The Paris Concert Digital at Montreux Night Child Skol Stéphane Grappelli , 1979) With 1980–2004
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Lester Young with the Oscar Peterson Trio Basie Jazz Count Basie , 1952)Pres and Sweets Lester Young and Harry Edison , 1955)Gee Baby, Ain't I Good to You Going for Myself Jazz Giants '58 Stan Getz , Gerry Mulligan & Harry Edison, 1958)Satch and Josh Satch and Josh...Again Night Rider The Timekeepers Yessir, That's My Baby Oscar Peterson + Harry Edison + Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson WithBenny WithRoy WithElla Coleman Ben WithBuddy With
The Astaire Story Fred Astaire , 1952)Buddy DeFranco and Oscar Peterson Play George Gershwin Ellis in Wonderland Herb Ellis , 1955–56)Toni Toni Harper , 1955–56)Louis Armstrong Meets Oscar Peterson Anita Sings the Most Anita O'Day , 1957)Only the Blues Sonny Stitt , 1957)Stan Getz and J. J. Johnson at the Opera House Stan Getz and the Oscar Peterson Trio This Is Ray Brown Roy Brown , 1958)Sonny Stitt Sits in Bill Henderson with Zoot Sims and the Gershwin Brothers The Milt Jackson Big 4 Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis 4 – Montreux '77 How Long Has This Been Going On? Sarah Vaughan , 1978)Linger Awhile Ain't Misbehavin' Ain't But a Few of Us Left Hark Some of My Best Friends Are...The Piano Players Film
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