Best of Oscar Peterson
Personnel: Oscar Peterson (piano); Herb Ellis, Joe Pass (guitar); Toots Thielemans (harmonica); Ray Brown (double bass); Ed Thigpen, Terry Clarke , Martin Drew, Mickey Roker (drums).Audio Mixer: Tom Size.Recording information: Fantasy Recording Studios, Berkeley, CA (11/18/1953-11/09/1983); Montreaux Jazz Festival (11/18/1953-11/09/1983); Nichigeki Theatre, Tokyo, Japan (11/18/1953-11/09/1983); Northsea Jazz Festival (11/18/1953-11/09/1983); The Hague, The Netherlands (11/18/1953-11/09/1983); Wisseloord Studios (11/18/1953-11/09/1983).Editor: Arne Frager.This two-disc anthology, The Best of Oscar Peterson, combines tracks the influential jazz pianist recorded for the Verve and Concord labels. Primarily focused on his trio recordings, as well as his duo sessions, this compilation offers a nice overview of Peterson's work from throughout his storied career. Featured are recordings with such artists as Joe Pass, Stéphane Grappelli, Dizzy Gillespie, Ben Webster, and others. ~ Matt Collar