Oscar Peterson Plays the Harold Arlen Songbook
Oscar Peterson · 1959
75 min · 24 tracks · blues · funk · bebop
A masterful blend of jazz improvisation and emotional nuance, celebrating the timeless compositions of Harold Arlen.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- dynamic exploration of timeless classics wave-like pacing with emotional nuance for relaxed evening listening
- Context
- Released in 1959, during Oscar Peterson's peak as a prominent jazz pianist, this album showcases his ability to interpret standards while drawing from bebop influences. It followed his critically acclaimed album 'Night Train' and solidified his reputation as a leading figure in jazz, known for intricate arrangements and captivating performances.
- If you like
- blues, funk, bebop
Oscar Peterson Plays the Harold Arlen Songbook is an album by Oscar Peterson, released in 1959. A masterful blend of jazz improvisation and emotional nuance, celebrating the timeless compositions of Harold Arlen. This album is significant for its reinterpretation of Harold Arlen's classic songs, contributing to the jazz canon with its fresh takes on familiar standards. It received positive critical reception and has influenced countless jazz musicians who seek to explore popular songbooks through a jazz lens. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Oscar Peterson Plays the Harold Arlen Songbook sound like?
A masterful blend of jazz improvisation and emotional nuance, celebrating the timeless compositions of Harold Arlen. Rooted in blues and funk.
What makes Oscar Peterson Plays the Harold Arlen Songbook by Oscar Peterson notable?
This album is significant for its reinterpretation of Harold Arlen's classic songs, contributing to the jazz canon with its fresh takes on familiar standards. It received positive critical reception and has influenced countless jazz musicians who seek to explore popular songbooks through a jazz lens. Released in 1959, during Oscar Peterson's peak as a prominent jazz pianist, this album showcases his ability to interpret standards while drawing from bebop influences. It followed his critically acclaimed album 'Night Train' and solidified his reputation as a leading figure in jazz, known for intricate arrangements and captivating performances.
Who is Oscar Peterson Plays the Harold Arlen Songbook for?
Oscar Peterson Plays the Harold Arlen Songbook works well if you're into dynamic exploration of timeless classics, wave-like pacing with emotional nuance and for relaxed evening listening.
How many songs are on Oscar Peterson Plays the Harold Arlen Songbook?
Oscar Peterson Plays the Harold Arlen Songbook has 24 tracks, running approximately 75 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 As Long as I Live 4:22
- 2 I Gotta Right to Sing the Blues 5:08
- 3 Come Rain or Come Shine Standout 4:30
- 4 Ac-cent-tchu-ate the Positive 3:18
- 5 Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea 3:11
- 6 I've Got the World on a String Standout 3:52
- 7 It's Only a Paper Moon 3:27
- 8 That Old Black Magic 3:03
- 9 Let's Fall in Love 3:35
- 10 Stormy Weather (Keeps Rainin' All the Time) 3:37
- 11 Blues in the Night 3:52
- 12 Over the Rainbow Standout 3:40
- 13 Happiness Is a Thing Called Joe 2:13
- 14 Stormy Weather (Keeps Rainin' All the Time) 2:42
- 15 Over the Rainbow Standout 2:18
- 16 The Man That Got Away 2:39
- 17 Ill Wind (You're Blowin' Me No Good) 2:33
- 18 Let's Fall in Love 2:21
- 19 As Long as I Live 2:26
- 20 Come Rain or Come Shine Standout 2:37
- 21 Ac-cent-tchu-ate the Positive 2:01
- 22 Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea 2:42
- 23 I've Got the World on a String Standout 2:28
- 24 That Old Black Magic 2:57
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