Label: Pablo
Audio CD: (October 25, 1990)
Jazz
This fabulous album recorded in July 1981 at the Montreux Jazz Festival is worth searching for now that it no longer seems to be available new.
The title track alone makes it worth the price. A haunting composition by Peterson, which was orginally supposed to be part of an African suite. After the theme the trio really take off and Oscar is his usual brilliant self, both bluesy and funky, but actually its Neils Pedersons bass playing on this track that will really grab your attention. Stunning playing by the late great dane. Track 2 is Charlie Parkers 'Au Privave' taken at a typically unplayable (to mortals anyway) tempo by Peterson. Again there is great solo by Pederson on this track.
If the remaining tracks don't quite match the excitement of the opening two tracks you be assured that the remaining tracks are of an equally high standard. That said 'Cakewalk' is another great performance. The closing 'You Look Good To Me' (a Peterson favourite) starts with apparent restraint from Oscar on his solo, but just when you thought it was safe to go near a Piano again without it catching fire, Oscar puts the afterburners on until by 3 or 4 minutes into the track everyone is flying again! The drummer on the album is Terry Clark and he never less than excellent.
There are a few Peterson albums you should buy ahead of this album. However only one of these (The Trio with Pederson and Pass) feature Neils Pederson. For that reason this album is absolutely essential as it features both Peterson and Pederson playing at the top of their game.
By S. J. Buck.
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Oscar Peterson- Piano
Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen- Bass
Terry Clark- Drums
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01. Nigerian Marketplace 8.30
02. Au Privave 6.52
03. Misty / Waltz For Debby 8.27
04. Nancy (With The Laughing Face) 8.16
05. Cakewalk 6.47
06. You Look Good To Me 6.52
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