Oscar Peterson and Jon Faddis

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Oscar Peterson and Jon Faddis
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Studio album by
Oscar Peterson
Released1975
RecordedJune 5, 1975
Genre Jazz
Length44:10
Label Pablo
Producer Norman Granz
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Oscar Peterson and Jon Faddis is a 1975 studio album by Oscar Peterson, featuring Jon Faddis. [3]

Oscar Peterson Canadian jazz pianist and composer

Oscar Emmanuel Peterson, was a Canadian jazz pianist and composer. He was called the "Maharaja of the keyboard" by Duke Ellington, but simply "O.P." by his friends. He released over 200 recordings, won eight Grammy Awards, and received numerous other awards and honours. He is considered one of the greatest jazz pianists, and played thousands of concerts worldwide in a career lasting more than 60 years.

Jon Faddis Jazz trumpet player

Jon Faddis is an American jazz trumpet player, conductor, composer, and educator, renowned for both his playing and for his expertise in the field of music education. Upon his first appearance on the scene, he became known for his ability to closely mirror the sound of trumpet icon Dizzy Gillespie, who was his mentor along with pianist Stan Kenton and trumpeter Bill Catalano.

Contents

Track listing

  1. "Things Ain't What They Used to Be" (Mercer Ellington, Ted Persons) – 10:23
  2. "Autumn Leaves" (Joseph Kosma, Johnny Mercer, Jacques Prévert) – 6:51
  3. "Take the "A" Train" (Billy Strayhorn) – 7:58
  4. "Blues for Birks" (Jon Faddis, Oscar Peterson) – 7:22
  5. "Summertime" (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin, DuBose Heyward) – 7:28
  6. "Lester Leaps In" (Lester Young) – 6:25

Personnel

Recorded June 5, 1975:

Norman Granz American jazz musician and producer

Norman Granz was an American jazz music impresario.

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References

  1. ↑ Allmusic review
  2. ↑ Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 161. ISBN   0-394-72643-X.
  3. ↑ allmusic ((( Oscar Peterson & Jon Faddis > Overview )))
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