Oscar Peterson Catalog
1945 (age 20)
Oscar Peterson - I Got Rhythm RCA Masters (Canadian) FXM1 7233
Oscar Peterson, piano; Bert Brown, bass; Frank Gariepy, drums.
Montreal, Canada, April 30, 1945
| I Got Rhythm | |
| Louise | |
| My Blue Heaven | |
| The Sheik Of Araby |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Armand Samson, guitar; Bert Brown, bass; Roland Verdon, drums.
Montreal, Canada, August 17, 1945
| Flying Home | |
| The C Jam Blues | |
| If I Could Be With You One Hour Tonight | |
| Humoresque |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Armand Samson, guitar; Bert Brown, bass; Russ Dufort, drums.
Montreal, Canada, April 3, 1946
| Blue Moon | |
| In A Little Spanish Town | |
| Time Is On My Hands | |
| China Boy |
same personnel.
Montreal, Canada, July 23, 1946
| Runnin' Wild | |
| Sweet Lorraine | |
| Honeydripper | |
| East Of The Sun (And West Of The Moon) |
1947
Oscar Peterson - Rockin' In Rhythm RCA Masters (Canadian) FXM1 7327
Oscar Peterson, piano; Albert King, bass; Mark "Wilkie" Wilkinson, drums.
Montreal, Canada, April 17, 1947
| Back Home Again In Indiana | |
| Margie | |
| I Surrender, Dear | |
| I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance With You |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Auston Roberts, bass; Clarence Jones, drums.
Montreal, Canada, December 15, 1947
| Oscar's Boogie | |
| Smiles | |
| Stairway To The Stars | |
| Poor Butterfly |
same personnel.
Montreal, Canada, March 1, 1949
| Oop-Bop Sh' Bam | |
| Sweet Georgia Brown | |
| Sleepy Time Gal | |
| Rockin' In Rhythm |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ben Johnson, guitar; Auston Roberts, bass.
Montreal, Canada, November 14, 1949
| Fine And Dandy | |
| My Heart Stood Still | |
| Somebody Loves Me | |
| At Sundown |
1949
Oscar Peterson - Debut: The Clef/Mercury Duo Recordings 1949-1951 Verve B0012950-02
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
Carnegie Hall, NYC, September 18, 1949
| I Only Have Eyes For You | |
| Fine And Dandy | |
| Carnegie Blues |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Major Holley, bass.
NYC, May 8, 1950
| 397-1 | There's A Small Hotel |
| 406-2 | Lover |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
Carnegie Hall, NYC, September 16, 1950
| Ray's Blues | |
| Tea For Two |
1950
Music By Oscar Peterson - Tenderly Clef MGC-696 1956
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass.
NYC, March, 1950
| 374-3 | Debut |
| 375-1 | They Didn't Believe Me |
| 376-3 | Lover Come Back To Me |
| 377-1 | Where Or When |
| 378-3 | Three O'Clock In The Morning |
| 379-1 | All The Things You Are |
| 380-1 | Oscar's Blues |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Major Holley, bass.
NYC, May 8, 1950
| 394-1 | Little White Lies |
| 395-3 | In The Middle Of A Kiss |
| 396-4 | Nameless |
| 398-1 | Two Sleepy People |
** also scheduled on Verve MGV-8080.
** also released on Verve MGV-2046 in 1957.
Various Artists - Our Best Clef MGC-639 1955
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass.
NYC, March, 1950
| 381-3 | Tenderly |
Roy Eldridge, trumpet; Oscar Peterson, organ; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Jo Jones, drums.
NYC, April 20, 1953
| 1223-5 | 62VK206 | Dale's Wail |
Music By Oscar Peterson - Keyboard Clef MGC-697 1956
Oscar Peterson, piano; Major Holley, bass.
NYC, May 8, 1950
| 399-1 | Tico Tico |
| 400-1 | Get Happy |
| 401-2 | Jumpin' With Symphony Sid |
| 402-1 | Smoke Gets In Your Eyes |
| 403-1 | Deep Purple |
| 404-1 | Robbin's Nest |
| 405-1 | I'll Remember April |
| 407-3 | Exactly Like You |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass.
NYC, August, 1950
| 450-1 | Easy To Love |
| 452-1 | Taking A Chance On Love |
| 454-1 | Squatty Roo |
| 455-1 | After All |
** also scheduled on Verve MGV-8081.
** also released on Verve MGV-2047 in 1957.
Oscar Peterson Collates Mercury MGC-110 1952
Oscar Peterson, piano; Major Holley, bass.
NYC, May 8, 1950
| 406-5 | Lover |
** also released on Clef MGC-110 in 1952.
An Evening With Oscar Peterson Clef MGC-698 1956
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass.
NYC, August, 1950
| 456-2 | Caravan |
| 457-1 | Summer Nocturne |
| 458-1 | Salute To Garner |
| 459-2 | I Get A Kick Out Of You |
| 460-2 | What's New |
| 461-1 | Dark Eyes |
| 462-1 | What Is It |
| 463-2 | The Way You Look Tonight |
| 465-1 | Minor Blues |
same personnel.
NYC, January 19, 1951
| 501-8 | How High The Moon |
| 502-6 | The Nearness Of You |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, February 26, 1952
| 703-1 | Slow Down |
** also scheduled on Verve MGV-8082.
** also released on Verve MGV-2048 in 1957.
Oscar Peterson - Dark Eyes / Nuages Clef 89130x45 1955
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass.
NYC, August, 1950
| 461-3 | Dark Eyes |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.
Los Angeles, CA, November 16, 1954
| 2092-1 | Nuages |
** originally released on Clef 89130 in 1955.
Norman Granz' Jazz Concert #1 Norgran MG JC #1 1953
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
Carnegie Hall, NYC, September 16, 1950
| Gai | |
| Padovani |
** initially scheduled on Norgran MGN-3501-2.
** also released on Various Artists - Midnight Jazz At Carnegie Hall, Verve MGV-8189-2 in 1956+.
1951
Nostalgic Memories By Oscar Peterson Clef MGC-695 1956
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass.
NYC, January 19, 1951
| 504-2 | Fancy Free (as Gypsy In My Soul) |
| 505-1 | On The Alamo |
| 506-3 | Lullaby Of The Leaves |
| 507-1 | Laura |
| 510-2 | September In The Rain |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.
Los Angeles, CA, November 25, 1951
| 632-8 | It's Easy To Remember |
| 635-5 | Until The Real Thing Comes Along |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Irving Ashby, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.
Los Angeles, CA, January 26, 1952
| 696-1 | These Foolish Things |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.
Los Angeles, CA, December 6, 1953
| 1338-2 | You're Too Beautiful |
same personnel.
Los Angeles, CA, December 7, 1953
| 1359-1 | Look For The Silver Lining |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.
Los Angeles, CA, November 16, 1954
| 2090-2 | Body And Soul |
| 2091-3 | I Cover The Waterfront |
** also scheduled on Verve MGV-8079.
** also released on Verve MGV-2045 in 1957.
Oscar Peterson - An Oscar For Peterson ARS G-415 1950s
Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.
Los Angeles, CA, November 25, 1951
| 631-4 | Turtle Neck |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, February 26, 1952
| 702-1 | Tea For Two |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Louis Bellson, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, October 27, 1954
| 2015-1 | It Don't Mean A Thing |
The Complete Clef/Mercury Recordings Of Oscar Peterson Trio Mosaic MD7-241 2008
Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.
Los Angeles, CA, November 25, 1951
| 633-6 | Pooper |
same personnel.
Los Angeles, CA, May or June, 1952
| 791-8 | That Makes A Difference To Me |
| 792-5 | Autumn In New York |
| 793-1 | Little Boy (as Pettiford's Tune) |
| 794-5 | You Go To My Head |
| 796-4 | Willow Weep For Me |
| 797-1 | Minor Blues |
same personnel.
Los Angeles, CA, circa December, 1952
| 949-5 | Streets Boogie |
| 950-1 | Booker T. Blues |
same personnel.
Los Angeles, CA, December 6, 1953
| 1329-3 | Pompton Turnpike |
| 1331-2 | Soft Winds |
| 1333-1 | The Continental |
| 1340-3 | The Sheik Of Araby |
| 1341-1 | There'll Be Some Changes Made |
Oscar Peterson Plays Cole Porter Mercury MGC-603 1953
same personnel.
Los Angeles, CA, November 25, 1951
| 634-6 | Love For Sale |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, February 26, 1952
| 708-1 | Just One Of Those Things |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.
Los Angeles, CA, early December, 1952
| 904-1 | Let's Do It |
| 908-6 | Night And Day |
| 910-1 | What Is This Thing Called Love |
| 913-8 | Anything Goes |
| 914-1 | I've Got You Under My Skin |
| 919-3 | I Love You |
| 922-2 | In The Still Of The Night |
| 923-3 | Every Time We Say Goodbye |
| 925-3 | Begin The Beguine |
| 926-3 | So Near And Yet So Far |
** also scheduled on Verve MGV-8032.
** also released on Clef MGC-603 in 1953.
Oscar Peterson 1951 Just A Memory (Canadian) JAS 9501-2 1995
Oscar Peterson, piano; Auston Roberts, bass.
1951
| For You | |
| Pennies From Heaven | |
| Whispering | |
| Body And Soul | |
| Flying Home | |
| Hungarian Dance | |
| Gypsy In My Soul | |
| Ghost Of A Chance With You | |
| I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles | |
| I've Got Rhythm | |
| Tea For Two | |
| The Man I Love | |
| Rose Room | |
| Yesterdays | |
| Seven Come Eleven | |
| Just You | |
| To A Wild Rose | |
| Air Mail Special | |
| Night And Day | |
| Get Happy |
1952
Pastel Moods By Oscar Peterson Verve MGV-2004 1956
Oscar Peterson, piano; Irving Ashby, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.
Los Angeles, CA, January 26, 1952
| 692-2 | You Go To My Head |
| 693-3 | They Can't Take That Away From Me |
| 694-3 | There's A Small Hotel |
| 695-2 | You Turned The Tables On Me |
| 697-2 | I Can't Get Started |
| 698-1 | Blue Moon |
| 699-2 | East Of The Sun |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.
Los Angeles, CA, April 27, 1954
| 1702-2 | My Old Flame |
| 1703-1 | Ghost Of A Chance |
| 1704-4 | Serenade In Blue |
| 1705-6 | Sweet Lorraine |
| 1706-6 | Angel Eyes |
| 1707-1 | Unforgettable |
| 1708-3 | Moonglow |
The Oscar Peterson Quartet Clef MGC-688 1955
Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, February 26, 1952
| 701-1 | The Astaire Blues |
| 704-1 | Oh, Lady Be Good |
| 705-1 | Body And Soul |
| 706-1 | Stompin' At The Savoy |
** also released on The Oscar Peterson Quartet #1, Verve MGV-8072 in 1957.
Various Artists - Potpourri Of Jazz Verve MGV-2032 1956
same session.
Los Angeles, CA, February 26, 1952
| 707-2 | Rough Ridin' |
The Vocal Styling Of Oscar Peterson - Romance Verve MGV-2012 1956
Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.
Los Angeles, CA, February 26, 1952
| 709-3 | Too Marvelous For Words |
| 710-1 | But Not For Me |
same personnel.
NYC, May 21, 1953
| 1230-1 | I'm Glad There Is You |
| 1231-1 | Polka Dots And Moonbeams |
| 1232-1 | One For My Baby |
| 1233-3 | I Hear Music |
| 1234-2 | Autumn In New York |
| 1235-4 | I Can't Give You Anything But Love |
| 1236-3 | Spring Is Here |
| 1237-2 | The Things We Did Last Summer |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.
Los Angeles, CA, April 27, 1954
| 1709-3 | These Foolish Things |
| 1710-3 | From This Moment On |
Charlie Parker Big Band Mercury MGC-609 1954
Jimmy Maxwell, Carl Pool, Al Porcino, Bernie Privin, trumpet; Bill Harris, Lou McGarity, trombone; Bart Varsalona, bass trombone; Charlie Parker, Harry Terrill, Murray Williams, alto sax; Flip Phillips, Hank Ross, tenor sax; Danny Bank, baritone sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Freddie Green, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Don Lamond, drums; Joe Lippman, arranger, conductor.
First Ave. and East 44th St., NYC, March 25, 1952
| 756-5 | Night And Day |
| 757-4 | Almost Like Being In Love |
| 758-1 | I Can't Get Started |
| 759-5 | 62VK453 | What Is This Thing Called Love |
** also scheduled on Night And Day, Clef MGC-725.
** also released on Clef MGC-609 in 1954. and on Charlie Parker And His Orchestra - Night And Day: The Genius Of Charlie Parker #1, Clef MGC-5003 in 1956; Verve MGV-8003 in 1957.
Songs By Billie Holiday - Solitude Clef MGC-690 1956
Charlie Shavers, trumpet; Flip Phillips, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums; Billie Holiday, vocal.
Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, March 26, 1952
| 764-3 | East Of The Sun |
| 765-1 | Blue Moon |
| 766-1 | You Go To My Head |
| 767-2 | You Turned The Tables On Me |
| 768-1 | Easy To Love |
| 769-3 | These Foolish Things |
| 770-3 | I Only Have Eyes For You |
| 771-1 | Solitude |
same personnel.
Los Angeles, CA, April, 1952
| 784-1 | Everything I Have Is Yours |
| 785-4 | Love For Sale |
| 786-4 | Moon Glow |
| 787-3 | Tenderly |
** also released on Verve MGV-8074 in 1957.
** part of The First Verve Sessions, Verve VE-2-2503 in 1976.
Billie Holiday - You Turned The Tables On Me / Easy To Love Mercury 89003x45 1952
same personnel.
Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, March 26, 1952
| 767-5 | You Turned The Tables On Me |
** originally released on Mercury 89003 in 1952.
Various Artists - The Verve Collectors' Item Verve (J) 70MJ 3234/7 1983
Bennie Green, trombone; Flip Phillips, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Nick Esposito, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; J.C. Heard, drums.
San Francisco, CA, March, 1952
| 772-5 | Empty Ballroom Blues |
| 773-8 | Cherry |
| 774-2 | San Francisco Blues |
| 775-5 | Love Is Just Around The Corner |
Flip Phillips And His Orchestra - Swinging With Flip Clef MGC-692 1956
Charlie Shavers, trumpet; Flip Phillips, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, March, 1952
| 776-6 | If I Had You |
| 777-13 | Cottontail |
| 778-2 | Blues For The Midgets |
| 779-2 | What Is This Thing Called Love? |
** also released on Verve MGV-8076 in 1957.
Billie Holiday - If The Moon Turns Green / Autumn In New York Clef 89108x45 1954
Charlie Shavers, trumpet; Flip Phillips, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums; Billie Holiday, vocal.
Los Angeles, CA, April, 1952
| 788-1 | If The Moon Turns Green |
| 790-7 | Autumn In New York |
** originally released on Clef 89108 in 1954.
Recital By Billie Holiday Clef MGC-686 1955
same session.
Los Angeles, CA, April, 1952
| 788-2 | If The Moon Turns Green |
| 789-3 | Remember |
| 790-1 | Autumn In New York |
Joe Newman, trumpet; Paul Quinichette, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano, organ; Freddie Green, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Gus Johnson, drums; Billie Holiday, vocal.
NYC, July 27, 1952
| 839-6 | My Man |
| 840-4 | Lover Come Back To Me |
| 841-3 | Stormy Weather |
| 842-2 | Yesterdays |
| 843-2 | He's Funny That Way |
| 844-3 | Can't Face The Music |
Charlie Shavers, trumpet; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Ed Shaughnessy, drums; Billie Holiday, vocal.
NYC, April 14, 1954
| 1567-1 | How Deep Is The Ocean |
| 1568-1 | What A Little Moonlight Can Do |
| 1569-5 | I Cried For You |
** also released on Verve MGV-8027 in 1957.
** part of The First Verve Sessions, Verve VE-2-2503 in 1976.
Billie Holiday - Remember / Can't Face The Music Clef 89096x45 1954
Charlie Shavers, trumpet; Flip Phillips, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums; Billie Holiday, vocal.
Los Angeles, CA, April, 1952
| 789-2 | Remember |
** originally released on Clef 89096 in 1954.
Oscar Peterson Plays Richard Rodgers Clef MGC-624 1954
Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.
Los Angeles, CA, May or June, 1952
| 795-6 | Thou Swell |
same personnel.
Los Angeles, CA, December 6, 1953
| 1339-2 | Isn't It Romantic |
same personnel.
Los Angeles, CA, December 7, 1953
| 1346-5 | This Can't Be Love |
| 1347-1 | Blue Moon |
| 1348-2 | The Lady Is A Tramp |
| 1349-3 | It Might As Well Be Spring |
| 1350-1 | Bewitched, Bothered And Bewildered |
| 1356-3 | Johnny One Note |
| 1360-1 | The Surrey With The Fringe On Top |
| 1361-2 | Lover |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.
Los Angeles, CA, December 10, 1953
| 1376-3 | Manhattan |
Recital By Oscar Peterson Clef MGC-694 1956
Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.
Los Angeles, CA, May or June, 1952
| 796-3 | Willow Weep For Me |
same personnel.
Los Angeles, CA, December 6, 1953
| 1329-1 | Pompton Turnpike |
| 1330-1 | Cherokee |
| 1331-1 | Soft Winds |
| 1333-3 | The Continental |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.
Los Angeles, CA, April 27, 1954
| 1700-1 | Alone Together |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Louis Bellson, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, October 27, 1954
| 2009-1 | Give Me The Simple Life |
| 2010-1 | Singin' In The Rain |
| 2011-1 | Love You Madly |
** also scheduled on Verve MGV-8078.
** also released on Verve MGV-2044 in 1957.
Basie-Jazz Clef MGC-633 1954
Paul Campbell, Wendell Culley, Reunald Jones, Joe Newman, trumpet; Henry Coker, Benny Powell, Jimmy Wilkins, trombone; Marshall Royal, alto sax, clarinet; Ernie Wilkins, alto, tenor sax, arranger; Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Paul Quinichette, tenor sax; Charlie Fowlkes, baritone sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Count Basie, piano, organ; Freddie Green, guitar; Ray Brown, Jimmy Lewis, bass; Gus Johnson, drums; Buck Clayton, Andy Gibson, Buster Harding, Nat Pierce, Don Redman, A.K. Salim, arranger.
NYC, July 22 and 23, 1952
| 836-5 | Be My Guest |
Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Paul Quinichette, tenor sax #1; Oscar Peterson, piano #1, organ #2; Count Basie, organ #1, piano #2; Freddie Green, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Gus Johnson, drums.
| 1. 835-7 | Blues For The Count And Oscar |
| 2. 838-2 | Extended Blues |
Billie Holiday - My Man / He's Funny That Way Clef 89089x45 1953
Joe Newman, trumpet; Paul Quinichette, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano, organ; Freddie Green, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Gus Johnson, drums; Billie Holiday, vocal.
NYC, July 27, 1952
| 843-6 | He's Funny That Way |
** originally released on Clef 89089 in 1953.
Norman Granz' Jam Session #1 Mercury MGC-601 1952
Charlie Shavers, trumpet; Benny Carter, Johnny Hodges, Charlie Parker, alto sax; Flip Phillips, Ben Webster, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; J.C. Heard, drums.
Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, July, 1952
| 802-2 | Jam Blues |
| 804-2 | Ballad Medley |
** also released on Clef MGC-4001 in 1953, MGC-601 in 1953, MGC-651 in 1955; Verve MGV-8049 in 1957.
** part of Norman Granz Jam Session - The Charlie Parker Sides, Verve VE-2-2508 in 1976.
Norman Granz' Jam Session #2 Mercury MGC-602 1952
same session.
Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, July, 1952
| 803-3 | What Is This Thing Called Love |
| 805-2 | Funky Blues |
** also released on Clef MGC-4002 in 1953, MGC-602 in 1953, MGC-652 in 1955; Verve MGV-8050 in 1957. and on Various Artists - Funky Blues, Verve V-8486 in 1962.
** part of Norman Granz Jam Session - The Charlie Parker Sides, Verve VE-2-2508 in 1976.
The President Plays With The Oscar Peterson Trio Norgran MGN-1054 1956
Lester Young, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; J.C. Heard, drums.
NYC, August 4, 1952
| 883-2 | Ad Lib Blues |
| 884-1 | Just You, Just Me |
| 885-1 | Tea For Two |
| 886-1 | Indiana |
| 888-2 | I Can't Get Started With You |
| 891-1 | On The Sunny Side Of The Street |
| 892-3 | Almost Like Being In Love |
| 894-1 | There'll Never Be Another You |
** also released on The Pres-ident Plays With The Oscar Peterson Trio, Verve MGV-8144 in 1957.
The President, Lester Young Norgran MGN-1005 1954
same session.
NYC, August 4, 1952
| 887-1 | These Foolish Things |
| 889-1 | Stardust |
| 893-4 | I Can't Give You Anything But Love |
| 895-2 | I'm Confessin' (That I Love You) |
** also released on Lester Swings Again, Norgran MGN-1093 in 1956; Verve MGV-8181 in 1957.
Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic Vol. 15 Mercury MG VOL.15 1953
Roy Eldridge, Charlie Shavers, trumpet; Benny Carter, alto sax; Flip Phillips, Lester Young, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
Carnegie Hall, NYC, September 13, 1952
| Jam Session Blues | |
| The Trumpet Battle | |
| Ballad Medley | |
| Perdido | |
| Cottontail |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.
| Sweet Georgia Brown | |
| Cheek To Cheek | |
| C Jam Blues | |
| 62VK202/203 | Tenderly Parts 1 & 2 |
| Seven Come Eleven |
** also released on Clef MG VOL.15 in 1954. and on Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic Vol. 8, Verve MG VOL.8 in 1956.
Benny Carter And His Strings With The Oscar Peterson Quartet - Alone Together Norgran MGN-1058 1956
Benny Carter, alto sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums; unidentified horns and strings, Joe Glover, arranger, conductor.
Reeves Sound Studios, NYC, September 18, 1952
| 871-7 | Isn't It Romantic |
| 872-4 | Some Other Spring |
| 873-1 | These Things You Left Me |
Benny Carter, alto sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
| 875-2 | I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good |
| 876-9 | Long Ago And Far Away |
| 877-3 | I've Got The World On A String |
Benny Carter, alto sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums; unidentified horns and strings, Joe Glover, arranger, conductor.
Reeves Sound Studios, NYC, September 19, 1952
| 878-5 | 'Round About Midnight |
| 879-3 | Alone Together |
| 880-4 | Bewitched, Bothered And Bewildered |
| 881-6 | Cocktails For Two |
| 882-7 | Key Largo |
** also released on Verve MGV-8148 in 1957.
Various Artists - Our Best Norgran MGN-1021 1955
Benny Carter, alto sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
Reeves Sound Studios, NYC, September 18, 1952
| 874-5 | Gone With The Wind |
Benny Carter - New Jazz Sounds: The Urbane Sessions Verve 314 531 637-2 1996
Benny Carter, alto sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums; unidentified horns and strings, Joe Glover, arranger, conductor.
Reeves Sound Studios, NYC, September 19, 1952
| 878-1 | 'Round About Midnight |
| 878-3 | - |
| 879-2 | Alone Together |
| 880-2 | Bewitched, Bothered And Bewildered |
| 880-3 | - |
| 881-2 | Cocktails For Two |
| 881-3 | - |
| 881-5 | - |
| 882-6 | Key Largo |
| 882-? | - |
Oscar Peterson Plays Jerome Kern Clef MGC-623 1954
Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.
Los Angeles, CA, early December, 1952
| 896-2 | Pick Yourself Up |
| 897-2 | Long Ago And Far Away |
| 900-3 | A Fine Romance |
same personnel.
Los Angeles, CA, December 6, 1953
| 1337-3 | Yesterdays |
same personnel.
Los Angeles, CA, December 7, 1953
| 1351-1 | The Way You Look Tonight |
| 1352-2 | Old Man River |
| 1353-1 | Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man |
| 1354-2 | The Song Is You |
| 1355-3 | Lovely To Look At |
| 1357-3 | Smoke Gets In Your Eyes |
| 1358-2 | Bill |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.
Los Angeles, CA, December 31, 1953
| 1481-4 | I Won't Dance |
Oscar Peterson Plays George Gershwin Mercury MGC-605 1953
Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.
Los Angeles, CA, early December, 1952
| 898-2 | Love Walked In |
| 899-1 | I Got Rhythm |
| 901-1 | A Foggy Day |
| 902-5 | Strike Up The Band |
| 903-2 | The Man I Love |
| 905-3 | It Ain't Necessarily So |
| 907-1 | I've Got A Crush On You |
| 911-2 | Oh, Lady Be Good |
| 912-4 | 'S Wonderful |
| 915-3 | Fascinatin' Rhythm |
| 920-3 | Somebody Loves Me |
| 921-4 | I Was Doin' Alright |
** also scheduled on Verve MGV-8034.
** also released on Clef MGC-605 in 1953.
Oscar Peterson Plays Irving Berlin Mercury MGC-604 1953
same session.
Los Angeles, CA, early December, 1952
| 906-2 | I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm |
| 909-5 | Isn't This A Lovely Day |
| 916-8 | Cheek To Cheek |
| 927-3 | Blue Skies |
| 937-3 | Always |
same personnel.
Los Angeles, CA, circa December, 1952
| 942-1 | Easter Parade |
| 943-1 | Alexander's Ragtime Band |
| 944-1 | The Song Is Ended |
| 945-1 | Say It Isn't So |
| 946-1 | Remember |
| 947-3 | If I Had You |
| 948-1 | How Deep Is The Ocean |
** also scheduled on Verve MGV-8033.
** also released on Clef MGC-604 in 1953.
Oscar Peterson Plays Duke Ellington Mercury MGC-606 1953
same personnel.
Los Angeles, CA, early December, 1952
| 917-5 | I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good) |
| 918-1 | In A Mellow Tone |
| 924-1 | Just A-Sittin' And A-Rockin' |
| 928-5 | Take The "A" Train |
| 929-2 | Sophisticated Lady |
| 930-4 | Cottontail |
| 931-1 | Prelude To A Kiss |
| 932-1 | Things Ain't What They Used To Be |
| 933-2 | Rockin' In Rhythm |
| 934-6 | Never No Lament (Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me) |
| 935-2 | Don't Get Around Much Anymore |
| 936-1 | John Hardy's Wife |
** also scheduled on Verve MGV-8035.
** also released on Clef MGC-606 in 1953.
Benny Carter And His Orchestra - Cosmopolite Norgran MGN-1070 1956
Benny Carter, alto sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; J.C. Heard, drums.
Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, December 4, 1952
| 938-2 | Street Scene |
| 939-2 | Imagination |
| 940-12 | Pick Yourself Up |
| 941-3 | I Get A Kick Out Of You |
** also released on Verve MGV-8160 in 1957.
Benny Carter - Street Scene / Pick Yourself Up Verve (J) DA-10
same session.
Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, December 4, 1952
| 938-3 | Street Scene (alternate take) |
Roy Eldridge And His Orchestra - Rockin' Chair Clef MGC-704 1956
Roy Eldridge, trumpet, vocal; Oscar Peterson, organ; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; J.C. Heard, drums.
NYC, December 13, 1952
| 1081-2 | Roy's Riff |
| 1082-1 | Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams |
| 1083-7 | 62VK207 | Old Rockin' Chair |
| 1084-4 | Little Jazz |
** also released on Verve MGV-8088 in 1957.
The Astaire Story #2 Mercury MGC-1002 #2 1954
Charlie Shavers, trumpet; Flip Phillips, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano, celeste; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums; Fred Astaire, vocal, tap dance.
Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, December, 1952
| 1001-1 | Nice Work If You Can Get It |
| 1002-17 | Cheek To Cheek |
| 1012-4 | New Sun In The Sky |
| 1015-5 | The Way You Look Tonight |
| 1021-3 | Steppin' Out With My Baby |
| 1022-7 | I've Got My Eyes On You |
| 1026-10 | The Carioca |
| 1031-4 | I Won't Dance |
| 1033-3 | Dancing In The Dark |
| 1035-2 | (Ad Lib) Fast Dances |
** also scheduled on Clef MGC-663.
** also released on Clef MGC-1002 in 1954.
** part of The Astaire Story, Mercury MGC-1001/4 in 1953.
The Astaire Story #1 Mercury MGC-1001 #1 1954
same session.
Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, December, 1952
| 1003-13 | Isn't This A Lovely Day |
| 1004-9 | 'S Wonderful |
| 1007-12 | I Used To Be Color Blind |
| 1013-2 | Lovely To Look At |
| 1019-10 | Puttin' On The Ritz |
| 1020-2 | The Continental |
| 1023-3 | Change Partners |
| 1027-1 | They All Laughed |
| 1028-1 | Let's Call The Whole Thing Off |
** also scheduled on Clef MGC-662.
** also released on Clef MGC-1001 in 1954.
** part of The Astaire Story, Mercury MGC-1001/4 in 1953.
The Astaire Story #3 Mercury MGC-1003 #3 1954
same session.
Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, December, 1952
| 1005-16 | A Fine Romance |
| 1008-8 | I Love Louisa |
| 1010-8 | I'm Putting All My Eggs In My Basket |
| 1014-13 | Night And Day |
| 1016-7 | No Strings |
| 1018-7 | Fascinating Rhythm |
| 1032-1 | I Concentrate On You |
| 1034-8 | Top Hat, White Tie And Tails |
| 1036-2 | (Ad Lib) Slow Dances And Medium Dance |
| 1037-7 | (Ad Lib) Slow Dance |
** also scheduled on Clef MGC-664.
** also released on Clef MGC-1003 in 1954.
** part of The Astaire Story, Mercury MGC-1001/4 in 1953.
The Astaire Story #4 Mercury MGC-1004 #4 1954
same session.
Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, December, 1952
| 1006-5 | A Foggy Day |
| 1009-1 | They Can't Take That Away From Me |
| 1011-6 | Oh, Lady Be Good! |
| 1017-8 | A Needle In A Haystack |
| 1024-3 | You're Easy To Dance With |
| 1025-7 | I'm Building Up To An Awful Letdown |
| 1029-15 | So Near And Yet So Far |
| 1030-7 | Jam Session For A Dancer (as Instrumental Blues) |
| 1038-7 | Not My Girl |
** also scheduled on Clef MGC-665.
** also released on Clef MGC-1004 in 1954.
** part of The Astaire Story, Mercury MGC-1001/4 in 1953.
1953
Oscar Peterson, Ella Fitzgerald - JATP Lausanne 1953: Swiss Radio Days Jazz Series Volume 15 TCB (Swi) TCB 02152 2006
Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; J.C. Heard, drums; Ella Fitzgerald, vocal; with Charlie Shavers, trumpet #8; Lester Young, tenor sax #8.
Theatre De Beaulieu, Lausanne, Switzerland, March 14, 1953
| 1. | It's Only A Papermoon |
| 2. | Someone To Watch Over Me |
| 3. | Lady Be Good |
| 4. | Why Don't You Do Right |
| 5. | You Belong To Me |
| 6. | A Tisket - A Tasket |
| 7. | St. Louis Blues |
| 8. | Lester Leaps In |
| 9. | The Surrey With The Fringe On Top |
| 10. | My Heart Stood Still |
| 11. | The Continental |
| 12. | Oscar's Tune |
| 13. | The Man I Love |
Oscar Peterson & Friends - JATP Lausanne 1953: Swiss Radio Days Jazz Series Volume 16 TCB (Swi) TCB 02162 2007
Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; J.C. Heard, drums; with Charlie Shavers, trumpet; Willie Smith, alto sax; Lester Young, tenor sax; Gene Krupa, drums.
Theatre De Beaulieu, Lausanne, Switzerland, March 14, 1953
| C-Jam Blues | |
| Medley: I Cover The Waterfront / Indian Summer / Isn't This A Lovely Day | |
| Dark Eyes | |
| Cottontail | |
| Tea For Two | |
| Idaho |
Roy Eldridge And His Orchestra Featuring Oscar Peterson-Jo Jones - Dale's Wail Clef MGC-705 1956
Roy Eldridge, trumpet; Oscar Peterson, organ; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Jo Jones, drums.
NYC, April 20, 1953
| 1222-1 | Love For Sale |
| 1224-3 | The Man I Love |
| 1225-2 | Oscar's Arrangement |
Roy Eldridge, trumpet; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, December, 1953
| 1379-6 | Willow Weep For Me |
| 1380-2 | Somebody Loves Me |
| 1381-1 | When Your Lover Has Gone |
| 1382-8 | When It's Sleepy Time Down South |
| 1383-1 | Feeling A Draft |
| 1384-1 | Don't Blame Me |
| 1385-3 | Echoes Of Harlem |
| 1386-3 | I Can't Get Started |
** also released on Verve MGV-8089 in 1957.
The Consummate Artistry Of Ben Webster Norgran MGN-1001 1954
Ben Webster, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; J.C. Heard, drums.
NYC, April 21, 1953
| 1227-9 | Cottontail |
| 1228-4 | Danny Boy (Londonderry Air) |
| 1229-3 | Bounce Blues |
Harry Edison, trumpet; Benny Carter, alto sax; Ben Webster, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, December 8, 1953
| 1362-5 | That's All |
| 1363-2 | Pennies From Heaven |
| 1364-3 | Tenderly |
| 1365-5 | Jive At Six |
| 1366-3 | Don't Get Around Much Anymore |
** also scheduled on King Of The Tenors, Norgran MGN-1089.
** also released on King Of The Tenors, Verve MGV-8020 in 1956+.
Oscar Peterson Trio And The Buddy De Franco Quartet - 1953 Live: At The Blue Note Chicago Jazz Band (E) EBCD 2111-2 1992
Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.
The Blue Note, Chicago, IL, April 24, 1953
| Introduction | |
| Heat Wave | |
| The Man I Love | |
| Mood |
same personnel.
The Blue Note, Chicago, IL, May 1, 1953
| Introduction | |
| Anything Goes | |
| The Continental | |
| Heat Wave |
Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic Hartford, 1953 Pablo Live 2308-240 1984
Roy Eldridge, Charlie Shavers, trumpet; Bill Harris, trombone; Benny Carter, Willie Smith, alto sax; Flip Phillips, Ben Webster, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Gene Krupa, drums.
Bushnell Memorial Auditorium, Hartford, CT, May, 1953
| Cotton Tail |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; J.C. Heard, drums.
| Air Mail Special (Good Enough) | |
| Swinging On A Star | |
| The Man I Love | |
| Seven Come Eleven |
Lester Young, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; J.C. Heard, drums.
| D.B. Blues | |
| I Cover The Waterfront | |
| Up 'N Adam |
** also released on Pablo Live PACD-2308-240-2.
Norman Granz' Jam Session #8 Clef MGC-711 1956
Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Johnny Hodges, alto sax; Illinois Jacquet, Flip Phillips, Ben Webster, tenor sax; Lionel Hampton, vibes; Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
NYC, September 2, 1953
| 1280-3 | Jam Blues |
| 1283-3 | Ballad Medley |
** also released on Verve MGV-8094 in 1957.
Norman Granz' Jam Session #7 Clef MGC-677 1955
same session.
NYC, September 2, 1953
| 1281-3 | Blue Lou |
| 1282-3 | Just You, Just Me |
** also released on Verve MGV-8062 in 1957.
Norman Granz' Jam Session #5 Clef MGC-4005 1953
same session.
NYC, September 2, 1953
| 1284-3 | Jamming For Clef |
| 1285-2 | Rose Room |
** also released on Clef MGC-655 in 1955; Verve MGV-8053 in 1957.
The Lionel Hampton Quartet Clef MGC-611 1954
Lionel Hampton, vibes; Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
NYC, September 2, 1953
| 1286-2 | Always |
| 1287-1 | 'S Wonderful |
| 1288-7 | Airmail Special |
| 1290-1 | Soft Winds |
The Lionel Hampton Quartet Clef MGC-673 1955
same session.
NYC, September 2, 1953
| 1289-2 | The Nearness Of You |
| 1291-1 | Stompin' At The Savoy |
same personnel.
Fine Sound, NYC, April 12, 1954
| 1550-2 | Just One Of Those Things |
| 1555-2 | How High The Moon |
** also released on Hamp!, Clef MGC-738 in 1956; Verve MGV-8114 in 1957.
Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic Vol. 16 Clef MG VOL.16 1954
Roy Eldridge, Charlie Shavers, trumpet; Bill Harris, trombone; Benny Carter, Willie Smith, alto sax; Flip Phillips, Ben Webster, Lester Young, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; J.C. Heard, drums.
Carnegie Hall, NYC, September 19, 1953
| Cool Blues | |
| Ballad Medley | |
| The Challenges | |
| The Drum Battle | |
| One O'Clock Jump |
Roy Eldridge, trumpet; Ben Webster, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Gene Krupa, drums.
| The Blues |
Roy Eldridge, Charlie Shavers, trumpet; Bill Harris, trombone; Benny Carter, Willie Smith, alto sax; Flip Phillips, Ben Webster, Lester Young, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; J.C. Heard, Gene Krupa, drums.
| Flying Home |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.
| Lollobrigida | |
| Pompton Turnpike | |
| Swinging On A Star | |
| Love For Sale | |
| Swinging Till The Girls Come Home |
Lester Young, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; J.C. Heard, drums.
| Lester's Blues | |
| I Cover The Waterfront | |
| Lester Gambols |
Benny Carter, alto sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Gene Krupa, drums.
| Indiana | |
| Somebody Loves Me | |
| Laura | |
| Stompin' At The Savoy |
Roy Eldridge, Charlie Shavers, trumpet; Bill Harris, trombone; Benny Carter, Willie Smith, alto sax; Flip Phillips, Ben Webster, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano, organ; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Gene Krupa, drums.
live at concert, late September, 1953
| Concert Blues |
** also released on Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic Vol. 9, Verve MG VOL.9 in 1956.
Various Artists - J.A.T.P. In Tokyo: Live At The Nichigeki Theatre 1953 Verve (J) MV-9061/63
Peterson plays, piano. J.C. Heard, drums; replaces Krupa.
Nichigeki Theatre, Tokyo, Japan, November 4, 7 and 8, 1953
| Introduction By Norman Granz | |
| Jam Session Blues (as Tokyo Blues) | |
| J.C. Heard Drum Solo (as Up) | |
| Cottontail | |
| Ballad Medley: The Nearness Of You / Someone To Watch Over Me / Flamingo / I Surrender, Dear / Sweet And Lovely / Stardust / Embraceable You |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.
| That Old Black Magic | |
| Tenderly | |
| (Sushi) Blues | |
| Alone Together | |
| Swingin' Till The Girls Come Home |
Benny Carter, alto sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Gene Krupa, drums.
| Cocktails For Two | |
| Indiana | |
| Don't Be That Way | |
| Stompin' At The Savoy |
Roy Eldridge, Charlie Shavers, trumpet; Benny Carter, Willie Smith, alto sax; Flip Phillips, Ben Webster, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; J.C. Heard, drums #2; Ella Fitzgerald, vocal.
| 1. | Perdido |
| 2. | After Hours Session |
** also released on Pablo Live 2620-104 in 1977, 2PACD-2620-104-2 in 1990.
Oscar Peterson Plays Vincent Youmans Clef MGC-625 1954
Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.
Los Angeles, CA, December 6, 1953
| 1332-5 | Carioca |
| 1334-1 | Tea For Two |
| 1335-1 | I Know That You Know |
| 1336-2 | Hallelujah |
same personnel.
Los Angeles, CA, December 7, 1953
| 1342-1 | Without A Song |
| 1343-1 | Sometimes I'm Happy |
| 1344-3 | Time On My Hands |
| 1345-2 | More Than You Know |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.
Los Angeles, CA, December 10, 1953
| 1375-1 | I Want To Be Happy |
| 1377-1 | Great Day |
Ben Webster - That's All / Jive At Six Norgran 103 1954
Harry Edison, trumpet; Benny Carter, alto sax; Ben Webster, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, December 8, 1953
| 1362-2 | That's All |
| 1365-1 | Jive At Six |
Diz And Getz Norgran MGN-1050 1955
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Stan Getz, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Max Roach, drums.
Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, December 9, 1953
| 1367-4 | Girl Of My Dreams |
| 1368-7 | 63VK624 | It Don't Mean A Thing |
| 1369-1 | Talk Of The Town |
| 1370-1 | Siboney (Part I) |
| 1371-2 | Siboney (Part II) |
| 1372-3 | 63VK622 | Exactly Like You |
| 1373-3 | I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart |
| 1374-1 | Impromptu |
** also released on Verve MGV-8141 in 1957.
1954
Lionel Hampton Plays Love Songs Verve MGV-2018 1956
Lionel Hampton, vibes; Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
Fine Sound, NYC, April 12, 1954
| 1548-1 | Love For Sale |
| 1551-2 | Stardust |
| 1554-1 | Willow Weep For Me |
| 1557-1 | I Can't Get Started |
** initially scheduled on Clef MGC-714.
The Lionel Hampton Quintet Clef MGC-628 1954
same session.
Fine Sound, NYC, April 12, 1954
| 1549-3 | April In Paris |
Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Lionel Hampton, vibes; Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
Fine Sound, NYC, April 13, 1954
| 1561-6 | Flying Home |
| 1565-2 | On The Sunny Side Of The Street |
| 1566-1 | Je Ne Sais Pas |
Hamp's Big Four Verve MGV-8117 1956+
Lionel Hampton, vibes; Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
Fine Sound, NYC, April 12, 1954
| 1552-4 | That Old Black Magic Part 1 |
| 1552-5 | That Old Black Magic Part 2 |
| 1556-2 | Blues For Norman |
same personnel.
NYC, September 13, 1954
| 1947-1 | It's A Blue World |
| 1949 | When The Saints Go Marching In |
| 1951-1 | Midnight Sun |
** initially scheduled on Clef MGC-744.
The Lionel Hampton Quartet/Quintet Clef MGC-667 1955
same personnel.
Fine Sound, NYC, April 12, 1954
| 1553-1 | This Can't Be Love |
| 1558-2 | Moonglow |
Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Lionel Hampton, vibes; Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
Fine Sound, NYC, April 13, 1954
| 1564-2 | Dinah |
Lionel Hampton, vibes, piano, vocal; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
NYC, September 15, 1954
| 1973-1 | China Boy |
The Lionel Hampton Quintet Album #2 Clef MGC-642 1955
Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Lionel Hampton, vibes; Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
Fine Sound, NYC, April 13, 1954
| 1559-2 | It's Only A Paper Moon |
| 1560-1 | The Way You Look Tonight |
| 1562-2 | These Foolish Things |
| 1563-3 | Don't Be That Way |
The Flip Phillips Quintet Clef MGC-637 1954
Flip Phillips, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
NYC, September 13, 1954
| 1939-2 | Almost Like Being In Love |
| 1940-5 | Singing The Blues |
| 1941-1 | All Of Me |
| 1942-5 | I'll Never Be The Same |
| 1943-2 | Lemon Aid 21 |
| 1944-1 | Birth Of The Blues |
| 1945-2 | I've Got The World On A String |
| 1946-3 | Lady's In Love With You |
** also released on The Flip Phillips Quintet - Rock With Flip, Clef MGC-740 in 1956; Verve MGV-8116 in 1956+.
Lionel Hampton - It's A Blue World / Flying Home Clef 89128x45 1955
Lionel Hampton, vibes; Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
NYC, September 13, 1954
| 1947-4 | It's A Blue World (short version) |
** originally released on Clef 89128 in 1955.
The Lionel Hampton Quintet - The High And The Mighty Verve MGV-8228 1957
same session.
NYC, September 13, 1954
| 1948-1 | The High And The Mighty |
Lionel Hampton, vibes, piano, vocal; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
NYC, September 15, 1954
| 1969-2 | But Beautiful |
| 1975-2 | Love Is Here To Stay |
| 1977-2 | It's Only A Paper Moon |
| 1978-4 | Sweethearts On Parade |
| 1979-1 | Date With Oscar |
Lionel Hampton '58 Verve MGV-8223 1957
Lionel Hampton, vibes; Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
NYC, September 13, 1954
| 1950-2 | Flying Home |
Lionel Hampton, vibes, piano, vocal; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
NYC, September 15, 1954
| 1972-1 | Honeysuckle Rose |
| 1974-1 | A Foggy Day |
| 1976-1 | Body And Soul |
Lionel Hampton - Hallelujah Hamp Verve MGV-8226 1957
Lionel Hampton, vibes; Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
NYC, September 13, 1954
| 1952-1 | Tenderly |
| 1953-2 | Hallelujah |
Lionel Hampton, vibes, piano, vocal; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
NYC, September 15, 1954
| 1970-4 | Indiana |
| 1971-2 | Hamp's Boogie Woogie |
| 1972-2 | Honeysuckle Rose |
| 1974-2 | A Foggy Day |
Lionel Hampton Verve MGV-8275 not released
Lionel Hampton, vibes; Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
NYC, September 13, 1954
| 1954-2 | Indiana |
Benny Carter Plays Pretty Norgran MGN-1015 1955
Bill Harris, trombone; Benny Carter, alto sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
Fine Sound, NYC, September 14, 1954
| 1955-1 | Laura |
** also released on Love Songs By Benny Carter And His Orchestra - Moonglow, Verve MGV-2025 in 1956.
New Jazz Sounds Featuring Benny Carter, Dizzy Gillespie, Bill Harris Norgran MGN-1044 1955
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet #4,5; Bill Harris, trombone #1,3,4; Benny Carter, alto sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
Fine Sound, NYC, September 14, 1954
| 1. 1956-2 | That Old Black Magic |
| 2. 1957-3 | Angel Eyes |
| 3. 1958-8 | The Song Is You |
| 4. 1959-1 | Marriage Blues |
| 5. 1960-1 | Just One Of Those Things |
Benny Carter, alto sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Bobby White, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, November 12, 1954
| 2049-2 | Frenesi |
** also released on Verve MGV-8135 in 1957.
Little Jazz Clef MGC-683 1955
Roy Eldridge, trumpet; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
Fine Sound, NYC, September 14, 1954
| 1961-1 | If I Had You |
| 1962-2 | Blue Moon |
| 1963-5 | Stormy Weather |
| 1964-1 | Sweethearts On Parade |
| 1965-3 | A Foggy Day |
| 1966-1 | I Only Have Eyes For You |
| 1967-1 | Sweet Georgia Brown |
| 1968-1 | The Song Is Ended |
** also released on Verve MGV-8068 in 1957.
Lionel Hampton - Hamp's Boogie Woogie / A Foggy Day Clef 89136x45 1955
Lionel Hampton, vibes, piano, vocal; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
NYC, September 15, 1954
| 1971-3 | Hamp's Boogie Woogie |
** originally released on Clef 89136 in 1955.
Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic Vol. 17 Clef MG VOL.17 1954
Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Bill Harris, trombone; Flip Phillips, Ben Webster, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Louis Bellson, drums.
Bushnell Memorial Auditorium, Hartford, CT, September 17, 1954
| Jazz Concert Blues | |
| The Challenges | |
| The Ballad Medley | |
| Drum Solo |
Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Lionel Hampton, vibes; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
| How High The Moon | |
| Body And Soul | |
| Flying Home |
Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
| I'll Remember April | |
| Autumn Leaves | |
| Now's The Time | |
| Air Mail Special | |
| Avalon | |
| It's Only A Paper Moon | |
| Easy Living |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.
| Nuages | |
| Love For Sale | |
| Come To The Mardi Gras | |
| Should I |
** also released on Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic Vol. 10, Verve MG VOL.10 in 1956.
Various Artists - Giants Of Jazz ARS G-401 1950s
Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Louis Bellson, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, October 27, 1954
| 2012-3 | Air Mail Special |
Piano Interpretations By Oscar Peterson, Art Tatum, Teddy Wilson, Bud Powell Norgran MGN-1036 1955
same session.
Los Angeles, CA, October 27, 1954
| 2014-1 | The Second Astaire Blues |
** also released on Verve MGV-8127 in 1957.
Roy And Diz #2 Clef MGC-671 1955
Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocal; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Louis Bellson, drums.
NYC, October 29, 1954
| 2016-1 | 63VK625 | Sometimes I'm Happy |
| 2020-1 | Ballad Medley |
| 2021-1 | Blue Moon |
| 2025-6 | Limehouse Blues |
Roy And Diz Clef MGC-641 1955
same session.
NYC, October 29, 1954
| 2017-3 | Algo Bueno |
| 2018-1 | Trumpet Blues |
| 2022-1 | I've Found A New Baby |
| 2023-5 | Pretty Eyed Baby |
| 2024-1 | 62VK447 | I Can't Get Started |
Various Artists - The Greatest Names In Jazz Verve PR-2-3 1962
same session.
NYC, October 29, 1954
| 2019-1 | 62VK460 | The Beat's On |
Harry Edison, trumpet; Lester Young, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, November 1, 1955
| 2538-2 | 62VK463 | It's The Talk Of The Town |
Buddy DeFranco And The Oscar Peterson Quartet Verve MGV-8210 1957
Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Louis Bellson, drums.
NYC, October 29, 1954
| 2026-1 | Sweet And Lovely |
| 2027-1 | Fascinating Rhythm |
| 2028-4 | Love For Sale |
| 2029-1 | Easy To Love |
| 2030-2 | Pick Yourself Up |
| 2031-1 | They Can't Take That Away From Me |
Norman Granz' Jam Session #6 Clef MGC-656 1955
Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Bill Harris, trombone; Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Flip Phillips, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Louis Bellson, drums.
NYC, October 30, 1954
| 2032-1 | Stompin' At The Savoy (Part I) |
| 2033-1 | Stompin' At The Savoy (Part II) |
** initially scheduled on Clef MGC-4006.
** also released on Verve MGV-8054 in 1957.
Norman Granz' Jam Session #9 Verve MGV-8196 1956+
same session.
NYC, October 30, 1954
| 2034-1 | Lullaby In Rhythm |
| 2035-1 | Funky Blues (No. 2) |
Benny Carter, Charlie Parker, Johnny Hodges, Willie Smith - Alto Sax Norgran MGN-1035 1955
Benny Carter, alto sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Bobby White, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, November 12, 1954
| 2044-1 | A Foggy Day |
| 2046-2 | You Took Advantage Of Me |
| 2047-1 | Poinciana |
| 2048-4 | Prisoner Of Love |
** also released on Verve MGV-8126 in 1957.
Down Beat Critics Poll Winners Clef MGC-742 not released
same session.
Los Angeles, CA, November 12, 1954
| 2045-1 | We'll Be Together Again |
Oscar Peterson Plays Harry Warren Clef MGC-648 1955
Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.
Los Angeles, CA, November 15, 1954
| 2058-1 | Nagasaki |
| 2059-1 | Serenade In Blue |
| 2060-2 | Lullaby Of Broadway |
| 2061-1 | I Found A Million Dollar Baby |
| 2062-1 | Would You Like To Take A Walk |
| 2063-1 | I'll String Along With You |
| 2064-1 | I Only Have Eyes For You |
| 2065-1 | You Must Have Been A Beautiful Baby |
| 2066-1 | You're Getting To Be A Habit With Me |
| 2067-1 | 62VK462 | Chattanooga Choo Choo |
| 2068-1 | You're My Everything |
Oscar Peterson Plays Harold Arlen Clef MGC-649 1955
same session.
Los Angeles, CA, November 15, 1954
| 2069-1 | As Long As I Live |
| 2070-1 | I Gotta Right To Sing The Blues |
| 2071-1 | Come Rain Or Come Shine |
| 2072-1 | Ac-cent-tchu-ate The Positive |
| 2073-1 | Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea |
| 2074-1 | I've Got The World On A String |
| 2075-1 | It's Only A Paper Moon |
| 2076-1 | That Old Black Magic |
| 2077-1 | Let's Fall In Love |
| 2078-1 | Stormy Weather |
| 2079-1 | Blues In The Night |
same personnel.
Los Angeles, CA, November 16, 1954
| 2080-1 | Over The Rainbow |
Oscar Peterson Plays Jimmy McHugh Clef MGC-650 1955
same session.
Los Angeles, CA, November 16, 1954
| 2081-1 | When My Sugar Walks Down The Street |
| 2082-1 | I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me |
| 2083-1 | Sunny Side Of The Street |
| 2084-1 | Don't Blame Me |
| 2085-1 | I'm In The Mood For Love |
| 2086-1 | I Can't Give You Anything But Love |
| 2087-1 | I Couldn't Sleep A Wink Last Night |
| 2088-1 | Digga Digga Doo |
| 2089-1 | You're A Sweetheart |
Buddy DeFranco And Oscar Peterson Play George Gershwin Norgran MGN-1016 1955
Harry Betts, Nick DiMaio, Murray McEachern, Dick Noel, Tommy Pederson, trombone; Dick DeRisi, French horn; Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Marty Berman, Jack Dumont, Herman Glunker, Jules Jacobs, woodwinds; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Bobby White, drums; unidentified strings, Russell Garcia, arranger, conductor.
Los Angeles, CA, December 6, 1954
| 2097-3 | It Ain't Necessarily So |
| 2098-3 | 'S Wonderful |
| 2099-5 | Someone To Watch Over Me |
| 2100-2 | Bess, You Is My Woman Now |
| 2101-5 | I Want To Stay Here (aka Porgy) |
same personnel.
Los Angeles, CA, December 7, 1954
| 2102-4 | Strike Up The Band |
| 2103-2 | The Man I Love |
| 2104-4 | I Got Rhythm |
| 2105-1 | They Can't Take That Away From Me |
| 2106-5 | I Was Doing All Right |
** also released on Buddy DeFranco And Oscar Peterson - The George Gershwin Song Book, Verve MGV-2022 in 1956.
1955 (age 30)
Sing And Swing With Buddy Rich Norgran MGN-1031 1955
Lee Castle, trumpet; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Louis Bellson, drums; Buddy Rich, vocal; unidentified strings, Howard Gibeling, conductor.
NYC, January 26, 1955
| 2220-6 | Everything Happens To Me |
| 2221-4 | Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams |
| 2222-9 | Sure Thing |
| 2223-5 | Glad To Be Unhappy |
Thad Jones, Joe Newman, trumpet; Ben Webster, Frank Wess, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Freddie Green, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
NYC, May 16, 1955
| 2344-1 | Sunday |
| 2345-1 | The Monster |
| 2346-1 | Ballad Medley |
The Exciting Battle J.A.T.P. Stockholm '55 Pablo 2310-713 1974
Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Bill Harris, trombone; Flip Phillips, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Louis Bellson, drums.
live in Stockholm, Sweden, February 2, 1955
| Little David | |
| Drum Solo Medley: Ow / Sticks | |
| Ballad Medley: The Man I Love / I'll Never Be The Same / Skylark / My Old Flame | |
| Birks |
** also released on Pablo PACD-2310-713-2 in 2008.
Ralph Burns Among The JATPs Norgran MGN-1028 1955
Al DeRisi, Roy Eldridge, Bernie Glow, Lou Oles, Al Porcino, trumpet; Bill Harris, trombone; Jimmy Hamilton, clarinet; Sam Marowitz, Hal McKusick, alto sax; Al Cohn, Flip Phillips, tenor sax; Danny Bank, baritone sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Louis Bellson, drums; Ralph Burns, arranger.
NYC, February 4, 1955
| 2254-3 | Perpetual Motion |
| 2255-1 | Spring In Naples |
| 2256-5 | Music For A Stripteaser |
| 2257-3 | Sprang |
| 2258-2 | Pimlico |
| 2259-2 | Early Awedom |
| 2260-5 | Chuck-A-Luck |
| 2261-2 | Texco |
** also released on Verve MGV-8121 in 1957.
Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic Vol. 18 Clef MG VOL.18 1955
Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Illinois Jacquet, Flip Phillips, Lester Young, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
Opera House, Chicago, IL, October 2, 1955
| The Blues | |
| The Modern Set | |
| The Swing Set | |
| The Ballad Medley | |
| Buddy Rich's Explosion |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.
| Anything Goes | |
| Baby, Baby All The Time | |
| Budo | |
| Easy Does It | |
| Sunday |
** also released on Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic Volume #11, Clef MG VOL.11 in 1956; Verve MG VOL.11 in 1957.
Krupa And Rich Clef MGC-684 1955
Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Illinois Jacquet, Flip Phillips, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, November 1, 1955
| 2527-3 | 63VK632 | Gene's Blues |
| 2528-3 | Buddy's Blues |
| 2529-1 | Bernie's Tune |
| 2530-1 | I Never Knew |
| 2531-2 | Sweethearts On Parade |
** also scheduled on Verve MGV-8400.
** also released on Verve MGV-8069 in 1956+.
Pres And Sweets Norgran MGN-1043 1955
Harry Edison, trumpet; Lester Young, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, November 1, 1955
| 2532-1 | Mean To Me |
| 2533-2 | That's All |
| 2534-1 | Red Boy Blues |
| 2535-1 | Pennies From Heaven |
| 2536 | She's Funny That Way |
| 2537-1 | One O'Clock Jump |
** also released on Pres & Sweets, Verve MGV-8134 in 1957.
** part of Lester Young - Mean To Me, Verve VE-2-2538 in 1980.
The Complete Lester Young Studio Sessions On Verve Verve 314 547 087-2
same session.
Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, November 1, 1955
| 2539-3 | I've Found A New Baby |
Harry Edison, trumpet; Lester Young, tenor sax, clarinet; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Louis Bellson, drums.
Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, July 31, 1957
| 21207 | Ballad Medley |
| 21210 | Perdido (incomplete) |
The Trumpets Of Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie And Harry Edison - Tour De Force Verve MGV-8212 1957
Harry Edison, Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, November 2, 1955
| 2540-1 | Tour De Force |
| 2541-3 | Steeplechase |
Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Stan Levey, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, October 16, 1956
| 4028-2 | Ballad Medley: I'm Thru With Love / The Nearness Of You / Moonlight In Vermont / Summertime |
The Oscar Peterson Trio - At Zardi's Pablo Live 2620-118 1986
Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.
Zardi's, Hollywood, CA, November 8, 1955
| Sunday | |
| I've Got You Under My Skin | |
| Herbie's Tune | |
| There's A Small Hotel | |
| How High The Moon | |
| Noreen's Nocturne | |
| I Was Doing Alright | |
| Falling In Love With Love | |
| Big Fat Mama | |
| The Way You Look Tonight | |
| Begin The Beguine | |
| Easy Does It | |
| Will You Still Be Mine | |
| Laura | |
| Roy's Tune | |
| The Continental | |
| You Are Too Beautiful | |
| Pompton Turnpike | |
| Surrey With The Fringe On Top | |
| Swinging On A Star | |
| I've Got You Under My Skin | |
| Autumn Leaves | |
| Love For Sale | |
| Soft Winds | |
| Medley: I Loves You, Porgy / Anything Goes | |
| It's A Marshmallow World | |
| Tenderly | |
| Honeysuckle Rose | |
| Love You Madly | |
| Have You Met Miss Jones |
** also released on Pablo Live 2PACD-2620-118-2 in 1994.
Oscar Peterson Plays Count Basie Clef MGC-708 1955
Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, December 27, 1955
| 2567-1 | Jumpin' At The Woodside |
| 2568 | Easy Does It |
| 2569-1 | Lester Leaps In |
| 2570-2 | 9:20 Special |
| 2571-2 | One O'Clock Jump |
| 2572-1 | Blue And Sentimental |
| 2573-1 | Broadway |
| 2574-1 | Jive At Five |
| 2575-3 | Blues For Basie |
| 2576-3 | Topsy |
** also released on Verve MGV-8092 in 1957.
Ellis In Wonderland Norgran MGN-1081 1956
Harry Edison, trumpet; Jimmy Giuffre, clarinet, tenor, baritone sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, December 28, 1955
| 2577-1 | Sweetheart Blues |
| 2578-2 | Somebody Loves Me |
| 2579-4 | It Can Happen To You |
| 2580-2 | Pogo |
Harry Edison, trumpet; Jimmy Giuffre, clarinet, tenor, baritone sax; Charlie Mariano, alto sax #1,2; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, January 3, 1956
| 1. 2608 | Detour Ahead |
| 2. 2610 | Ellis In Wonderland |
| 3. 2611 | Have You Met Miss Jones |
| 4. 2612-6 | A Simple Tune (as Beyond The Moon) |
** also released on Verve MGV-8171 in 1957.
Toni Harper Sings - Toni Verve MGV-2001 1956
Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Toni Harper, vocal.
Los Angeles, CA, December 29, 1955
| 2583-2 | 20012-2 | Gone With The Wind |
| 2584-1 | 20013-1 | You Don't Know What Love Is |
| 2585-6 | 20014-6 | Little Girl Blue |
| 2586-1 | 20015-1 | Singin' In The Rain |
| 2587-1 | 20016-1 | Just A-Sittin' And A-Rockin' |
| 2589-5 | 20018-5 | Like Someone In Love |
| 2590-8 | 20019-8 | I Could Write A Book |
| 2591-3 | 20020-3 | Bewitched, Bothered And Bewildered |
same personnel.
Los Angeles, CA, January 3, 1956
| 2604-3 | 20021-3 | Love For Sale |
| 2605-6 | 20022-6 | A Foggy Day |
| 2606-4 | 20023-4 | You Took Advantage Of Me |
| 2607-9 | 20024-9 | Can't We Be Friends |
Oscar Peterson With Strings - In A Romantic Mood Verve MGV-2002 1956
Oscar Peterson, piano; unidentified orchestra, Russell Garcia, arranger, conductor.
Los Angeles, CA, December 30, 1955
| 2592-7 | 20025-7 | Laura |
| 2593-10 | 20026-10 | Ruby |
| 2594-5 | 20027-5 | It Could Happen To You |
| 2595-2 | 20028-2 | A Sunday Kind Of Love |
| 2596-8 | 20029-8 | I Only Have Eyes For You |
| 2597-2 | 20030-2 | Tenderly |
| 2598-9 | 20031-9 | Stars Fell On Alabama |
| 2599-7 | 20032-7 | Stella By Starlight |
| 2600-2 | 20033-2 | Black Coffee |
| 2601-6 | 20034-6 | I Thought About You |
| 2602-1 | 20035-1 | The Boy Next Door |
| 2603-2 | 20036-2 | Our Waltz |
USA All Stars - In Berlin, February, 1955 Jazz Band (E) EBCD 2113-2 1993
Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Bill Harris, trombone; Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Flip Phillips, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Louis Bellson, drums; Ella Fitzgerald, vocal; and others.
Berlin, West Germany, 1955
| Easy Does It | |
| Seven Come Eleven | |
| Jam Session No. 1 | |
| Jam Session No. 2 | |
| Willow Weep For Me | |
| I Don't Know Why | |
| Imagination | |
| My Old Flame | |
| Mop Top | |
| Billie's Bounce | |
| Ella | |
| Papa Loves Mambo | |
| Perdido |
1956
The Oscar Peterson Trio At The Stratford Shakespearean Festival Verve MGV-8024 1956+
Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.
Stratford Shakespearean Festival, Stratford, Canada, August 8, 1956
| Falling In Love With Love | |
| How About You | |
| Flamingo | |
| Swinging On A Star | |
| Noreen's Nocturne | |
| Gypsy In My Soul | |
| How High The Moon | |
| Love You Madly | |
| 52nd Street Theme |
** initially scheduled on Clef MGC-751.
Various Artists - Jazz At The Hollywood Bowl Verve MGV-8231-2 1956+
Harry Edison, Roy Eldridge, trumpet; Illinois Jacquet, Flip Phillips, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA, August 15, 1956
| Honeysuckle Rose | |
| Jumpin' At The Woodside | |
| Ballad Medley: I Can't Get Started / If I Had You / I've Got The World On A String |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.
| 9:20 Special | |
| How About You |
Ella And Louis Verve MGV-4003 1956
Louis Armstrong, trumpet, vocal; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums; Ella Fitzgerald, vocal.
Los Angeles, CA, August 16, 1956
| 2918-2 | 20207-2 | They Can't Take That Away From Me |
| 2919-8 | 20208-8 | Isn't This A Lovely Day |
| 2920-5 | 20209-5 | Tenderly |
| 2921-2 | 20210-2 | Stars Fell On Alabama |
| 2922-2 | 20222-2 | Can't We Be Friends |
| 2923-5 | 20211-5 | 63VK650 | Cheek To Cheek |
| 2924-10 | 20212-10 | Under A Blanket Of Blue |
| 2925-7 | 20213-7 | Moonlight In Vermont |
| 2926-6 | 20214-6 | A Foggy Day (In London Town) |
| 2927-6 | 20215-6 | April In Paris |
| 2928-1 | 20216-1 | The Nearness Of You |
1957
Anita O'Day - Anita Sings The Most Verve MGV-8259 1958
Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; John Poole, drums; Anita O'Day, vocal.
Universal Recording, Chicago, IL, January 31, 1957
| 20684-6 | They Can't Take That Away From Me / 'S Wonderful |
| 20685 | Love Me Or Leave Me |
| 20686 | That Old Devil Moon |
| 20687 | Tenderly |
| 20688 | We'll Be Together Again |
| 20689 | Stella By Starlight |
| 20690 | Them There Eyes |
| 20691 | Takin' A Chance On Love |
| 20692 | I've Got The World On A String |
| 20693 | You Turned The Tables On Me |
| 20694 | Bewitched, Bothered And Bewildered |
** initially scheduled on 'S Wonderful, Verve MGV-2086.
** also released on Anita Sings For Oscar, ARS G-426 in 1950s.
Oscar Peterson, Gerald Wiggins - Sessions, Live Calliope CAL 3001 1976
Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Bobby Troup, host.
KABC-TV, Stars Of Jazz #35. 1957-#9, March 4, 1957
| A Gal In Calico | |
| Time After Time |
same session.
| Seven Come Eleven |
Harry Edison - Gee, Baby Ain't I Good To You Verve MGV-8211 1957
Harry Edison, trumpet; Ben Webster, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar #1-4; Herb Ellis, guitar #5; Ray Brown, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, March 5, 1957
| 1. 20725-2 | Blues For Piney Brown |
| 2. 20726-7 | Gee Baby, Ain't I Good To You |
| 3. 20727-4 | Blues For The Blues |
| 4. 20728-1 | You're Getting To Be A Habit With Me |
| 5. 20729-4 | Blues For Bill Basie (Used To Be Basie) |
Harry Edison, trumpet; Ben Webster, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, March 30, 1957
| 20825-3 | Taste On The Place |
| 20826-3 | Moonlight In Vermont |
Stuff Smith Verve MGV-8206 1956+
Stuff Smith, violin; Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums.
Glen Glenn Sound, Los Angeles, CA, March 7, 1957
| 20734-4 | Desert Sands |
| 20735-6 | Soft Winds |
| 20736-3 | Time And Again (aka Don't You Think) |
| 20737-4 | It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) |
same personnel.
Glen Glenn Sound, Los Angeles, CA, March 12, 1957
| 20749-1 | I Know That You Know |
| 20750-4 | Things Ain't What They Used To Be |
Stuff Smith - Dizzy Gillespie - Oscar Peterson Verve 314 521 676-2
same personnel.
Glen Glenn Sound, Los Angeles, CA, March 7, 1957
| 20738-2 | In A Mellow Tone |
same personnel.
Glen Glenn Sound, Los Angeles, CA, March 12, 1957
| 20750-3 | Heat Wave |
| 20751-1 | Body And Soul |
Oscar Peterson - Soft Sands Verve MGV-2079 1957
Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Stan Levey, drums; unidentified orchestra, Buddy Bregman, arranger, conductor.
Los Angeles, CA, March 28, 1957
| 20819-5 | Susquehanna |
| 20820-7 | I've Never Left You Arms |
| 20821-5/3 | Soft Sands |
| 20822-11 | Echoes |
| 20823-5 | Why Oh Why |
| 20824-7 | One The Outside Looking In |
same personnel.
Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, July 31, 1957
| 21188-3 | It Happens Every Spring |
| 21189-12 | Song To The Stars |
| 21190-5 | Chanel |
| 21193-11 | Dream On Summer Night |
| 21194-5 | You Took Advantage Of Me |
| 21195-3 | I Can't Get Started |
Stephane Grappelli, Stuff Smith - Violins No End Pablo 2310-907 1984
Stuff Smith, violin; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Jo Jones, drums.
Salle Pleyel, Paris, France, May 2, 1957
| Desert Sands | |
| How High The Moon | |
| Moonlight In Vermont |
Stephane Grappelli, Stuff Smith, violin; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Jo Jones, drums.
Studio Barclay, Paris, France, May 4, 1957
| 21123-1 | Don't Get Around Much Anymore |
| 21124-3 | No Points Today |
| 21125-1 | Chapeau Blues |
| 21126-2 | The Lady Is A Tramp |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-890-2 in 1996.
Stephane Grappelli And Stuff Smith Verve MGV-8270 not released
same session.
Studio Barclay, Paris, France, May 4, 1957
| 21120-2 | Mean To Me |
Oscar Peterson Trio - Paris Jazz Concert Part 1 LaserLight Digital (G) 17417 2002
Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Roy Eldridge, trumpet, vocal #2; Stuff Smith, violin; Jo Jones, drums.
L'Olympia, Paris, France, May 8, 1957
| 1. | The Man I Love |
| 2. | Schooldays |
| 3. | Bugle Call Rag |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.
L'Olympia, Paris, France, April 30, 1960
| Daahoud | |
| Stockholm Sweetenin' | |
| Soft Winds | |
| After Hours |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.
L'Olympia, Paris, France, February 28, 1961
| On Green Dolphin Street | |
| Band Call | |
| I Remember Clifford | |
| Where Do I Go From Here | |
| Satin Doll |
The Oscar Peterson Trio With Roy Eldridge, Sonny Stitt & Jo Jones At Newport Verve MGV-8239 1957
Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.
Newport Jazz Festival, Newport, RI, evening, July 7, 1957
| 63VK561 | Will You Still Be Mine |
| Joy Spring | |
| 63VK562 | A Gal In Calico |
| 63VK563 | 52nd Street Theme |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; with Roy Eldridge, trumpet #1,2,4; Sonny Stitt, alto, tenor sax #1,3,4; Jo Jones, drums.
| 1. | Monitor Blues |
| 2. | Willow Weep For Me |
| 3. | Autumn In New York |
| 4. | Roy's Son |
** also released on Oscar Peterson Trio With Sonny Stitt, Roy Eldridge, Jo Jones And The All Stars - The Newport Years Volume III, Verve V6-8828 in 1973.
Ella And Louis Again Volume Two Verve MGV-4018 1958
Louis Armstrong, trumpet, vocal; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Louis Bellson, drums; Ella Fitzgerald, vocal.
Los Angeles, CA, July 23, 1957
| 21132-2 | Love Is Here To Stay |
| 21133-2 | Learning The Blues |
| 21135-9 | Let's Call The Whole Thing Off |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Louis Bellson, drums; Ella Fitzgerald, vocal.
| 21139-3 | These Foolish Things |
| 21141-6 | Ill Wind |
Louis Armstrong, trumpet, vocal; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Louis Bellson, drums.
Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, July 31, 1957
| 21212-8 | I Get A Kick Out Of You |
| 21214-7 | Willow Weep For Me |
Louis Armstrong, trumpet, vocal; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Louis Bellson, drums; Ella Fitzgerald, vocal.
Los Angeles, CA, August 13, 1957
| 21268-5 | A Fine Romance |
| 21270-7 | I'm Putting All My Eggs In One Basket |
| 21271-12 | I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm |
Ella And Louis Again Volume One Verve MGV-4017 1958
same personnel.
Los Angeles, CA, July 23, 1957
| 21134-8 | Autumn In New York |
| 21136-9 | They All Laughed |
| 21137-5 | Gee Baby, Ain't I Good To You |
| 21138-1 | 63VK651 | Stompin' At The Savoy |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Louis Bellson, drums; Ella Fitzgerald, vocal.
| 21140-3 | Comes Love |
Louis Armstrong, trumpet, vocal; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Louis Bellson, drums.
Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, July 31, 1957
| 21211-4 | 64VK399 | Makin' Whoopee |
| 21213-7 | Let's Do It (, Let's Fall In Love) |
Louis Armstrong, trumpet, vocal; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Louis Bellson, drums; Ella Fitzgerald, vocal.
Los Angeles, CA, August 13, 1957
| 21267-6 | I Won't Dance |
| 21269-9 | Don't Be That Way |
Harry Edison-Lester Young - Going For Myself... Verve MGV-8298 1959
Harry Edison, trumpet; Lester Young, tenor sax, clarinet; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Louis Bellson, drums.
Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, July 31, 1957
| 21205-2 | St. Tropez |
| 21206-1 | Flic |
| 21208-2 | Our Love Is Here To Stay |
| 21209-3 | Sunday |
Stan Getz-Gerry Mulligan-Harry Edison, Louis Bellson And The Oscar Peterson Trio - Jazz Giants '58 Verve MGV-8248 1958
Harry Edison, trumpet; Stan Getz, tenor sax; Gerry Mulligan, baritone sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Louis Bellson, drums.
Capitol Tower, Los Angeles, CA, August 1, 1957
| 21215-1 | 62VK232/233 | Chocolate Sundae |
| 21216-1 | When Your Lover Has Gone |
| 21217-1 | Candy |
| 21218-1 | Woody'n You |
| 21219-2 | Ballade: Lush Life / Lullaby Of The Leaves / Makin' Whoopee / It Never Entered My Mind |
Stan Getz And The Oscar Peterson Trio Verve MGV-8251 1958
Stan Getz, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.
Capitol Tower, Los Angeles, CA, October 10, 1957
| 21581-3 | Pennies From Heaven |
| 21582-7 | There's No You (I'm Glad There's You) |
| 21584-5 | I Was Doing All Right |
| 21585-4 | 62VK465 | Tour's End |
| 21589-1 | 62VK452 | Bronx Blues |
| 21590-1 | Ballad Medley: Bewitched, Bothered And Bewildered / I Don't Know Why I Just Do / How Long Has This Been Going On / I Can't Get Started / Polka Dots And Moonbeams |
| 21591-1 | I Want To Be Happy |
Stan Getz And Gerry Mulligan, Stan Getz And The Oscar Peterson Trio Verve MGV-8348 1960
same session.
Capitol Tower, Los Angeles, CA, October 10, 1957
| 21583-3 | Blues For Herky |
| 21586-1 | Detour Ahead |
| 21587-1 | Sunday |
| 21588-5 | Three Little Words |
Sonny Stitt - Only The Blues Verve MGV-8250 1958
Roy Eldridge, trumpet; Sonny Stitt, alto, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Stan Levey, drums.
Capitol Tower, Los Angeles, CA, October 11, 1957
| 21592-1 | Blues For Bags |
| 21593-3 | Cleveland Blues |
| 21594-1 | The String |
| 21595-1 | B.W. Blues |
Louis Armstrong Meets Oscar Peterson Verve MGV-8322 1959
Louis Armstrong, trumpet, vocal; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Louis Bellson, drums.
Chicago, IL, October 14, 1957
| 21716-4 | 63VK646 | Blues In The Night |
| 21717-4 | 63VK719 | That Old Feeling |
| 21718-5 | 63VK645 | Let's Do It, Let's Fall In Love |
| 21719-12 | I'll Never Be The Same |
| 21720-8 | How Long Has This Been Going On |
| 21721-6 | I Was Doing All Right |
| 21722-6 | What's New |
| 21723 | Moon Song |
| 21724-10 | Just One Of Those Things |
| 21725-8 | There's No You |
| 21726-4 | You Go To My Head |
| 21727-1 | Sweet Lorraine |
** also released on Verve MGVS-6062 in 1960.
The Ben Webster Quintet - Soulville Verve MGV-8274 1958
Ben Webster, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Stan Levey, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, October 15, 1957
| 21740-4 | 62VK239 | Love Come Back To Me |
| 21741-1 | Where Are You |
| 21742-5 | 62VK238 | Makin' Whoopee |
| 21743-5 | Ill Wind |
| 21744-6 | Late Date |
| 21745-2 | Time On My Hands |
| 21749-1 | Soulville |
** part of Soulville, Verve VE-2-2536 in 1980.
The Genius Of Coleman Hawkins Verve MGV-8261 1958
Coleman Hawkins, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums.
Capitol Tower, Los Angeles, CA, October 16, 1957
| 21750-3 | The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise |
| 21751-1 | My Melancholy Baby (aka Melancholy) |
| 21752-2 | Somebody Loves Me |
| 21753-3 | I'll Never Be The Same |
| 21754-4 | 63VK643 | How Long Has This Been Going On |
| 21755-5 | You're Blase |
| 21756-3 | I Wished On The Moon |
| 21757-5 | Like Someone In Love |
| 21760-4 | There's No You |
| 21761-1 | Ill Wind (You're Blowin' Me No Good) |
| 21762-3 | 63VK644 | In A Mellow Tone (aka Baby, You And Me) |
| 21763-5 | Blues For Rene |
** also released on Verve MGVS-6033 in 1959.
The Complete Gerry Mulligan Meets Ben Webster Sessions Verve 314 539 055-2
same session.
Capitol Tower, Los Angeles, CA, October 16, 1957
| 21758-2 | I Never Had A Chance |
| 21758-5 | - |
| 21759-1 | Begin The Beguine |
Coleman Hawkins Encounters Ben Webster Verve MGV-8327 1959
Coleman Hawkins, Ben Webster, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums.
Capitol Tower, Los Angeles, CA, October 16, 1957
| 21764-4 | Blues For Yolanda |
| 21766-2 | It Never Entered My Mind |
| 21767-2 | Prisoner Of Love |
| 21768-3 | Tangerine |
| 21769-4 | La Rosita |
| 21771-4 | Shine On Harvest Moon |
| 21772-2 | You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To |
** also released on Verve MGVS-6066 in 1960.
Coleman Hawkins And Confreres Verve MGV-8346 1960
same session.
Capitol Tower, Los Angeles, CA, October 16, 1957
| 21765-2 | Maria |
** also released on Verve MGVS-6110 in 1960.
Ben Webster/Coleman Hawkins - Tenor Giants Verve VE-2-2520 1977
same session.
Capitol Tower, Los Angeles, CA, October 16, 1957
| 21770-2 | Cocktail On Two |
Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Duke Ellington Song Book Volume Two Verve MGV-4009-2 1958
Ben Webster, tenor sax #1,3-5; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums; Ella Fitzgerald, vocal.
Los Angeles, CA, October 17, 1957
| 1. 21773-5 | In A Mellow Tone |
| 2. 21774-6 | Mood Indigo |
| 3. 21775-8 | Love You Madly |
| 4. 21776-11 | Lush Life |
| 5. 21777-9 | Squatty Roo |
** part of Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Duke Ellington Song Book, Verve MGV-4010-4 in 1957.
Ella Fitzgerald At The Opera House Verve MGV-8264 1958
Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Jo Jones, drums; Ella Fitzgerald, vocal.
Opera House, Chicago, IL, October 19, 1957
| Don't Cha Go 'Way Mad | |
| It's All Right With Me | |
| Bewitched, Bothered And Bewildered | |
| These Foolish Things | |
| Ill Wind | |
| 64VK317 | Goody Goody |
| Moonlight In Vermont |
Roy Eldridge, trumpet; J.J. Johnson, trombone; Sonny Stitt, alto sax; Stan Getz, Coleman Hawkins, Illinois Jacquet, Flip Phillips, Lester Young, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Connie Kay, drums; Ella Fitzgerald, vocal.
Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, CA, October 25, 1957
| Stompin' At The Savoy | |
| Oh, Lady Be Good |
** also released on Verve MGVS-6026 in 1959, MGVS-68264 in 1961.
Stan Getz And J.J. Johnson At The Opera House (mono) Verve MGV-8265 1958
J.J. Johnson, trombone #1-5; Stan Getz, tenor sax #1-4,6; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Connie Kay, drums.
Opera House, Chicago, IL, October 19, 1957
| 1. | Billie's Bounce |
| 2. | Blues In The Closet |
| 3. | My Funny Valentine |
| 4. | Crazy Rhythm |
| 5. 62VK456 | Yesterdays |
| 6. 62VK457 | It Never Entered My Mind |
** also released on Verve V-8490 in 1962. and on The Stan Getz And J.J. Johnson Set 1957 - Jazz At The Philharmonic, Verve 825 100-1 in 1985.
The Stan Getz And J.J. Johnson Set 1957 - Jazz At The Philharmonic Verve 825 100-1 1985
J.J. Johnson, trombone; Stan Getz, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Louis Bellson, drums.
Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, CA, October 25, 1957
| Yesterdays |
** originally released on Stan Getz And J.J. Johnson At The Opera House (mono), Verve MGV-8265 in 1958 + 2 bonus tracks.
The JATP All-Stars At The Opera House Verve MGV-8267 1958
Roy Eldridge, trumpet; J.J. Johnson, trombone; Stan Getz, Coleman Hawkins, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Connie Kay, drums.
Opera House, Chicago, IL, October 19, 1957
| Stuffy (an error) |
Sonny Stitt, alto sax; Illinois Jacquet, Flip Phillips, tenor sax; Lester Young, tenor sax #3; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Jo Jones, drums.
Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, CA, October 25, 1957
| 1. | The Slow Blues |
| 2. | Merry Go Round |
| 3. | Medley (as Stuffy): Polka Dots And Moonbeams / Drum Feature |
** also released on Verve MGVS-6029 in 1959, V/V6-8489 in 1962.
Lester Young - Carnegie Blues: Jazz At The Philharmonic Verve 825 101-1 1985
Roy Eldridge, trumpet; J.J. Johnson, trombone; Stan Getz, Coleman Hawkins, Lester Young, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Connie Kay, drums.
Opera House, Chicago, IL, October 19, 1957
| Medley: Polka Dots And Moonbeams |
Ella Fitzgerald - Lady Be Good! 1957: Jazz At The Philharmonic Verve 825 098-1 1985
Roy Eldridge, trumpet; J.J. Johnson, trombone; Stan Getz, Coleman Hawkins, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Connie Kay, drums; Ella Fitzgerald, vocal.
Opera House, Chicago, IL, October 19, 1957
| Stompin' At The Savoy | |
| Them There Eyes |
The Modern Jazz Quartet And The Oscar Peterson Trio At The Opera House Verve MGV-8269 1958
Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.
Opera House, Chicago, IL, October 19, 1957
| Should I | |
| Big Fat Mama | |
| Indiana | |
| Joy Spring | |
| Elevation |
** also scheduled on Verve MGVS-6069.
** also released on Verve V-8482 in 1962.
Stan Getz And J.J. Johnson At The Opera House (stereo) Verve MGVS-6027 1959
J.J. Johnson, trombone #1-4; Stan Getz, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Louis Bellson, drums.
Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, CA, October 25, 1957
| 1. | Billie's Bounce |
| 2. | Blues In The Closet |
| 3. | My Funny Valentine |
| 4. | Crazy Rhythm |
| 5. | It Never Entered My Mind |
** also released on Verve V6-8490 in 1962.
Ella Fitzgerald - Stompin' At The Savoy Parts 1 & 2 Verve 89187x45 1958
Roy Eldridge, trumpet; J.J. Johnson, trombone; Sonny Stitt, alto sax; Stan Getz, Coleman Hawkins, Illinois Jacquet, Flip Phillips, Lester Young, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Connie Kay, drums; Ella Fitzgerald, vocal.
Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, CA, October 25, 1957
| 22517 | Stompin' At The Savoy Part 1 |
| 22518 | Stompin' At The Savoy Part 2 |
** originally released on Verve 89187 in 1958.
Oscar Peterson - The Golden Striker Verve (Du) EPV 5088
Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.
Canada, November, 1957
| 22330-2 | Bye Bye Blackbird |
| 22331-6 | 62VK200 | The Golden Striker |
Oscar Peterson - Bye Bye Blackbird / The Golden Striker Verve V-10145 1958
same session.
Canada, November, 1957
| 22330-4 | 62VK201 | Bye Bye Blackbird |
| 22331-2 | The Golden Striker |
1958
Dorothy Dandridge - Smooth Operator Verve 314 547 514-2
Oscar Peterson, piano, celeste; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums; Dorothy Dandridge, vocal.
January 20, 1958
| 21942-3 | It's Easy To Remember |
| 21943-6 | What Is There To Say |
| 21944-4 | That Old Feeling |
| 21945-12 | The Touch Of Your Lips |
| 21946-1 | When Your Lover Has Gone |
| 21947-7 | The Nearness Of You |
| 21948-10 | (In This World) I'm Glad There Is You |
| 21949-4 | I've Grown Accustomed To Your Face |
| 21950-2 | Body And Soul |
| 21951-6 | How Long Has This Been Going On |
| 21952-3 | I've Got A Crush On You |
| 21953-3 | I Didn't Know What Time It Was |
This Is Ray Brown Verve MGV-8290 1958
Jerome Richardson, flute; Oscar Peterson, piano, organ; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Osie Johnson, drums.
NYC, February 27 and 28, 1958
| 22042-5 | Bric A Brac |
| 22043-6 | Upstairs Blues |
| 22044-21 | The Nearness Of You |
| 22045-11 | Take The "A" Train |
| 22046-18 | Indiana |
| 22047-15 | Jim |
| 22048-18 | Cool Walk |
The Oscar Peterson Trio At The Concertgebouw Verve MGV-8268 1958
Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.
Concertgebouw, Amsterdam, Holland, April 12, 1958
| The Lady Is A Tramp | |
| Daahoud | |
| We'll Be Together Again | |
| Bluesology (aka Bags' Groove) | |
| Budo | |
| I've Got The World On A String | |
| When Lights Are Low | |
| Evrev |
Stan Getz Et Roy Eldridge, Coleman Hawkins, Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie - Musique Originale Du Film Les Tricheurs Barclay (F) 74024 1958
Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Stan Getz, Coleman Hawkins, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Gus Johnson, drums.
Paris, France, May 1, 1958
| 1389 | Les Tricheurs |
| 1390 | Clo's Tune |
| 1391 | Phil's Tune |
| 1392 | Mic's Jump |
Stan Getz - Out Of Nowhere: Dear Old Stan Getz Vol. 2 Marshmallow (J) MMEX-151-CD 2011
Stan Getz, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Gus Johnson, drums.
Konserthuset, Stockholm, Sweden, May 20, 1958
| Out Of Nowhere | |
| It Never Entered My Mind |
** originally released on Marshmallow (J) MMEX-151-LP in 2011.
On The Town With The Oscar Peterson Trio Verve MGV-8287 1958
Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.
Town Tavern Club, Toronto, Canada, July 5, 1958
| 22364 | Sweet Georgia Brown |
| 22365 | Should I |
| 22366 | When Lights Are Low |
| 22367 | Easy Listening Blues |
| 22368 | Pennies From Heaven |
| 22369 | The Champ |
| 22370 | Moonlight In Vermont |
** also released on Verve MGVS-6036 in 1959.
Oscar Peterson, Leroy Vinnegar - Sessions, Live Calliope CAL 3007 1976
Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Bobby Troup, host.
KABC-TV, Stars Of Jazz #111. 1958-#33, August 18, 1958
| I'd Like To Recognize The Tune | |
| I Loves You, Porgy |
same session.
| The Golden Striker | |
| Bye Bye Blackbird (as Blues Jam) |
Oscar Peterson Plays My Fair Lady Verve MGV-2119 1959
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Gene Gammage, drums.
Universal Recording, Chicago, IL, November 20 and 21, 1958
| 22541-10 | 64VK200 | On The Street Where You Live |
| 22542-37 | 64VK201 | Get Me To The Church On Time |
| 22543-9 | 64VK202 | I Could Have Danced All Night |
| 22544-7 | 64VK203 | I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face |
| 22545-3 | 64VK204 | Wouldn't It Be Loverly |
| 22546-6 | 64VK205 | Show Me |
| 22547-10 | 64VK206 | The Rain In Spain |
** also released on Verve MGVS-6060 in 1960, V/V6-8581 in 1964.
1959
Sonny Stitt Sits In With The Oscar Peterson Trio Verve MGV-8344 1960
Sonny Stitt, alto, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.
Paris, France, May 18, 1959
| 50001-7 | I Can't Give You Anything But Love |
| 50002-4 | Bird's Tune (aka Au Privave) |
| 50003-2 | The Gypsy |
| 50004-2 | Moten Swing |
| 50005-3 | Blues For Prez, Sweets, Ben And All The Other Funky Ones |
| 50006-5 | Easy Does It |
| 50007-3 | I'll Remember April |
| 50008-10 | Scrapple From The Apple |
** also released on Verve MGVS-6108 in 1960.
A Jazz Portrait Of Frank Sinatra By The Oscar Peterson Trio Verve MGV-8334 1959
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.
Paris, France, May 18, 1959
| 50010-3 | You Make Me Feel So Young |
| 50011-9 | Come Dance With Me |
| 50012-2 | Saturday Night |
| 50015-4 | The Tender Trap |
| 50016-2 | Learnin' The Blues |
| 50017-4 | Witchcraft |
| 50018-4 | Just In Time |
| 50019-8 | It Happened In Monterey |
| 50020-2 | I Get A Kick Out Of You |
| 50021-4 | All Of Me |
| 50022-2 | The Birth Of The Blues |
| 50023-8 | How About You |
** also scheduled on Verve MGVS-6071.
** also released on Verve MGVS-68334 in 1961.
The Jazz Soul Of Oscar Peterson Verve MGV-8351 1960
same personnel.
Universal Recording, Chicago, IL, July 14-August 9, 1959
| 50039-1 | Lisa |
| 50040-2 | Con Alma |
| 50041-5 | Close Your Eyes |
| 50042-2 | The Maidens Of Cadiz |
| 50043-7 | My Heart Stood Still |
| 50044-8 | Woody'n You |
** also scheduled on Verve MGVS-6116.
** also released on Verve MGVS-68351 in 1961.
Oscar Peterson Plays The Duke Ellington Song Book Verve MGV-2055 1959
same session.
Universal Recording, Chicago, IL, July 14-August 9, 1959
| 50045-6 | Cottontail |
| 50046-1 | Things Ain't What They Used To Be |
| 50047-1 | Take The "A" Train |
| 50048-1 | I've Got It Bad And That Ain't Good |
| 50049-2 | Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me |
| 50050 | John Hardy's Wife |
| 50051-3 | Sophisticated Lady |
| 50052-3 | Rockin' The Rhythm |
| 50053-3 | Prelude To A Kiss |
| 50054-1 | Don't Get Around Much Anymore |
| 50055-1 | In A Mellow Tone |
| 50056-1 | Just A-Sittin' And A-Rockin' |
** also released on Verve MGVS-6086 in 1960, MGVS-62055 in 1961.
Oscar Peterson Plays The George Gershwin Song Book Verve MGV-2054 1959
same session.
Universal Recording, Chicago, IL, July 14-August 9, 1959
| 50057-3 | It Ain't Necessarily So |
| 50058-1 | The Man I Love |
| 50059-3 | Love Walked In |
| 50060-8 | I Was Doing All Right |
| 50061-4 | A Foggy Day |
| 50062-3 | Lady Be Good |
| 50063-3 | Love Is Here To Stay |
| 50064-6 | They All Laughed |
| 50065-5 | Let's Call The Whole Thing Off |
| 50066-4 | Summertime |
| 50067-4 | Nice Work If You Can Get It |
| 50068-2 | Shall We Dance |
** also released on Verve MGVS-6085 in 1960, MGVS-62054 in 1961.
Oscar Peterson Plays The Richard Rodgers Song Book Verve MGV-2057 1959
same session.
Universal Recording, Chicago, IL, July 14-August 9, 1959
| 50069-1 | Bewitched |
| 50070-2 | This Can't Be Love |
| 50071-1 | It Might As Well Be Spring |
| 50072-2 | Johnny One Note |
| 50073-3 | The Surrey With The Fringe On Top |
| 50074-3 | The Lady Is A Tramp |
| 50075-2 | Blue Moon |
| 50076-3 | Isn't It Romantic |
| 50077-5 | Manhattan |
| 50078-3 | Lover |
| 50079-2 | I Didn't Know What Time It Was |
| 50080-1 | My Funny Valentine |
** also released on Verve MGVS-6088 in 1960, MGVS-62057 in 1961.
Oscar Peterson Plays The Jerome Kern Song Book Verve MGV-2056 1959
same session.
Universal Recording, Chicago, IL, July 14-August 9, 1959
| 50081-1 | The Way You Look Tonight |
| 50082-4 | Yesterdays |
| 50083-8 | I Won't Dance |
| 50084-1 | Bill |
| 50085-7 | The Song Is You |
| 50086-2 | A Fine Romance |
| 50087-5 | Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man |
| 50088-15 | Ol' Man River |
| 50089-1 | Long Ago And Far Away |
| 50090-1 | Lovely To Look At |
| 50091-1 | Pick Yourself Up |
| 50092-3 | Smoke Gets In Your Eyes |
** also released on Verve MGVS-6087 in 1960, MGVS-62056 in 1961.
Oscar Peterson Plays The Cole Porter Song Book Verve MGV-2052 1959
same session.
Universal Recording, Chicago, IL, July 14-August 9, 1959
| 50093-3 | It's Alright With Me |
| 50094-1 | Love For Sale |
| 50095-1 | Just One Of Those Things |
| 50096-2 | I've Got You Under My Skin |
| 50097-3 | Every Time We Say Goodbye |
| 50098-1 | In The Still Of The Night |
| 50099-10 | Night And Day |
| 50100-4 | Easy To Love |
| 50101-1 | Why Can't You Behave |
| 50102-3 | I Love Paris |
| 50103-5 | It's De-Lovely |
| 50104-5 | I Concentrate On You |
** also released on Verve MGVS-6083 in 1960, MGVS-62052 in 1961.
Oscar Peterson Plays The Harry Warren And Vincent Youmans Song Books Verve MGV-2059 1959
same session.
Universal Recording, Chicago, IL, July 14-August 9, 1959
| 50105-2 | Serenade In Blue |
| 50106-5 | Lullaby Of Broadway |
| 50107-2 | I Only Have Eyes For You |
| 50108-6 | Chattanooga Choo Choo |
| 50109-3 | I Had The Craziest Dream |
| 50110-2 | You'll Never Know |
| 50111-3 | Time On My Hands |
| 50112-4 | Great Day |
| 50113-3 | More Than You Know |
| 50114-7 | Carioca |
| 50115-1 | Without A Song |
| 50116-6 | Drums In My Heat |
** also released on Verve MGVS-6090 in 1960, MGVS-62059 in 1961.
Oscar Peterson Plays The Irving Berlin Song Book Verve MGV-2053 1959
same session.
Universal Recording, Chicago, IL, July 14-August 9, 1959
| 50117-3 | I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm |
| 50118-4 | Supper Time |
| 50119-4 | I'm Putting All My Eggs In One Basket |
| 50120-4 | Change Partners |
| 50121-2 | The Song Is Ended |
| 50122-1 | Cheek To Cheek |
| 50123-4 | I Used To Be Color Blind |
| 50124-1 | You're Laughing At Me |
| 50125-4 | Top Hat, White Tie And Tails |
| 50126-1 | How Deep Is The Ocean |
| 50127-1 | Isn't It A Lovely Day |
| 50128-1 | (You Forgot To) Remember |
** also released on Verve MGVS-6084 in 1960, MGVS-62053 in 1961.
Oscar Peterson Plays The Harold Arlen Song Book Verve MGV-2060 1959
same session.
Universal Recording, Chicago, IL, July 14-August 9, 1959
| 50129-1 | As Long As I Live |
| 50130-3 | Come Rain Or Come Shine |
| 50131-2 | Ac-cent-tchu-ate The Positive |
| 50132-4 | Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea |
| 50133-1 | I've Got The World On A String |
| 50134-1 | That Old Black Magic |
| 50135 | Let's Fall In Love |
| 50136-1 | Stormy Weather |
| 50137-2 | Over The Rainbow |
| 50138-3 | Happiness Is Just A Thing Called Joe |
| 50139-1 | The Man That Got Away |
| 50140-3 | Ill Wind |
** also released on Verve MGVS-6091 in 1960, MGVS-62060 in 1961.
Oscar Peterson Plays The Jimmy McHugh Song Book Verve MGV-2061 1959
same session.
Universal Recording, Chicago, IL, July 14-August 9, 1959
| 50141-5 | When My Sugar Walks Down The Street |
| 50142-1 | I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me |
| 50143-3 | On The Sunny Side Of The Street |
| 50144-1 | Don't Blame Me |
| 50145-1 | I'm In The Mood For Love |
| 50146-2 | I Can't Give You Anything But Love |
| 50147-2 | I Couldn't Sleep A Wink Last Night |
| 50148-2 | Digga Digga Doo |
| 50149-5 | You're A Sweetheart |
| 50150-1 | I Feel A Song Comin' On |
| 50151-1 | Lost In A Fog |
| 50152-2 | Can't Get Out Of This Mood |
** also released on Verve MGVS-6092 in 1960, MGVS-62061 in 1961.
Oscar Peterson Plays Porgy & Bess Verve MGV-8340 1959
same personnel.
Los Angeles, CA, October 12, 1959
| 22935-1 | Oh Dey's So Fresh And Fine (Strawberry Woman) |
| 22936-1 | It Ain't Necessarily So |
| 22937-1 | I Wants To Stay Here (aka I Loves You, Porgy) |
| 22938-1 | Summertime |
| 22939-2 | Here Comes De Honey Man |
| 22940-2 | Bess, You Is My Woman Now |
| 22941-11 | Oh Lawd, I'm On My Way |
| 22942-6 | I Got Plenty O' Nuttin' |
| 22943-2 | Oh Bess, Oh Where's My Bess |
| 22944-9 | There's A Boat Dat's Leavin' Soon For New York |
** also scheduled on Verve MGVS-6098.
** also released on Verve MGVS-68340 in 1961.
Swinging Brass With The Oscar Peterson Trio Verve MGV-8364 1960
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums; unidentified orchestra, Russell Garcia, arranger, conductor.
Los Angeles, CA?, November 5, 1959
| 22981-6 | Con Alma |
| 22982-5 | Blues For Big Scotia |
| 22983-1 | The Spirit Feel |
| 22984-7 | Stockholm Sweetnin' |
| 22985-6 | Cubano Chant |
| 22986-6 | Little Pea's Blues |
| 22987-3 | Close Your Eyes |
| O.P. |
** also released on Verve MGVS-6119 in 1960, MGVS-68364 in 1961.
The Oscar Peterson Collection Verve 2-V6S-8810 1972
same session.
Los Angeles, CA?, November 5, 1959
| 22982-2 | Blues For Big Scotia |
| 22988-4 | I Lead A Charmed Life |
Ben Webster Meets Oscar Peterson Verve MGV-8349 1960
Ben Webster, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.
NYC, November 6, 1959
| 22989-6 | Sunday |
| 22990-1 | When Your Lover Has Gone |
| 22991-4 | The Touch Of Your Lips |
| 22992-3 | In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning |
| 22993-1 | This Can't Be Love |
| 22994-1 | Bye Bye Blackbird |
| 22995-3 | How Deep Is The Ocean |
** also released on Verve MGVS-6114 in 1960.
** part of Ben Webster - Soulville, Verve VE-2-2536 in 1980.
1960
The Oscar Peterson Trio - Fiorello Verve MGV-8366 1960
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, January, 1960?
| 26213 | When Did I Fall In Love |
| 26214 | Little Tin Box |
| 26215 | Home Again |
| 26216 | 'Till Tomorrow |
| 26217 | Politics And Poker |
| 26218 | Gentleman Jimmy |
| 26219 | Unfair |
| 26220 | On The Side Of The Angels |
| 26221 | Where Do I Go From Here |
** also released on Verve MGVS-6134 in 1960, MGVS-68366 in 1961.
Oscar Peterson Trio - Swiss Radio Days Jazz Series Volume 30 TCB (Swi) TCB 02302 2012
Oscar Peterson, piano, leader; Ray Brown, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.
Kongresshaus, Zurich, Switzerland, April 8, 1960
| Introduction By Norman Granz | |
| Jordu | |
| Cubano Chant | |
| Con Alma | |
| Politics And Poker | |
| The Maidens Of Cadiz | |
| Daahoud |
Oscar Peterson Trio Live At CBC Studios 1960 Just A Memory (Canadian) JAS 9507-2 1997
Oscar Peterson, piano; and others.
CBC Studios, Canada, 1960
| My Heart Stood Still | |
| Blues For Big Scotia | |
| Autumn Leaves | |
| Sweet Georgia Brown | |
| How About You | |
| I Got Plenty O' Nuthin' | |
| Cookin' At The Continental | |
| I Didn't Know What Time It Was | |
| Let There Be Love | |
| Dancing On The Ceiling |
1961
Oscar Peterson Trio - Live At The Concertgebouw 1961: The Lost Recordings Fondamenta (F) FON-1604023 (CD) 2016
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.
Concertgebouw, Amsterdam, Holland, February 10, 1961
| Announcement By Norman Granz | |
| Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise | |
| Band Call | |
| Con Alma | |
| Politics And Poker | |
| Where Do I Go From Here | |
| I Remember Clifford | |
| It Ain't Necessarily So | |
| Chicago |
** originally released on Fondamenta (F) FON-1604023 in 2016 + 1 bonus track.
Oscar Peterson En Concert Avec Europe 1 - 28 Fevrier-1961, 22 Mars-1963, 25/26 Avril-1964, 20 Mars-1965, 29 Mars-1966, 18 Novembre-1969 Trema (F) 710439 1993
Roy Eldridge, trumpet #4,5; Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass #1-12; Sam Jones, bass #13,14; Ed Thigpen, drums #1-12; Louis Hayes, drums #13; Bobby Durham, drums #14.
February 28, 1961;
March 22, 1963;
April 25-26, 1964;
March 20, 1965;
March 29, 1966;
November 18, 1969
| 1. | Daahoud |
| 2. | I Remember Clifford |
| 3. | Where Do I Go From Here |
| 4. | But Not For Me |
| 5. | Mainstem |
| 6. | Satin Doll |
| 7. | My One And Only Love |
| 8. | Tangerine |
| 9. | Six And Four |
| 10. | Nightingale |
| 11. | You Look Good To Me |
| 12. | Someday My Prince Will Come |
| 13. | I Concentrate On You |
| 14. | Lil' Darlin' |
Oscar Peterson - Something Warm Verve V/V6-8681 1967
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.
London House, Chicago, IL, July 27, 1961
| 101622 | There Is No Greater Love |
| 101626 | Swamp Fire |
same personnel.
London House, Chicago, IL, July 28, 1961
| 101623 | I Remember Clifford |
same personnel.
London House, Chicago, IL, possibly July 29, 1961
| 101627 | I Love You |
same personnel.
London House, Chicago, IL, August 6-July 27, 1961
| 101624 | Autumn Leaves |
| 101625 | Blues For Big Scotia |
** part of Oscar Peterson Trio - The London House Sessions, Verve 314 531 766-2 in 1996.
Oscar Peterson Trio - The London House Sessions Verve 314 531 766-2 1996
same personnel.
London House, Chicago, IL, July 27, 1961
| It Happened In Monterey | |
| Billy Boy |
same personnel.
London House, Chicago, IL, July 28, 1961
| Introduction | |
| On Green Dolphin Street | |
| Moanin' | |
| Billy Boy | |
| Scrapple From The Apple | |
| Jim | |
| Band Call | |
| The Night We Called It A Day |
same personnel.
London House, Chicago, IL, July 29, 1961
| The Lonesome One | |
| The Gravy Waltz | |
| Woody 'N' You | |
| Soon | |
| Daahoud |
same personnel.
London House, Chicago, IL, July 30, 1961
| As Long As There's Music |
same personnel.
London House, Chicago, IL, August 2, 1961
| Close Your Eyes | |
| Cubano Chant | |
| Sometimes I'm Happy |
same personnel.
London House, Chicago, IL, August 3, 1961
| Sophisticated Lady | |
| Better Luck Next Time | |
| Confirmation |
same personnel.
London House, Chicago, IL, August 6-July 27, 1961
| Billy Boy |
** same as Oscar Peterson, Ray Brown, Ed Thigpen - The Trio, Verve V/V6-8420 in 1961 + Oscar Peterson, Ray Brown, Ed Thigpen - The Sound Of The Trio, V/V6-8480 in 1962 + Put On A Happy Face, V/V6-8660 in 1966 + Something Warm, V/V6-8681 in 1967 + 23 bonus tracks.
Oscar Peterson, Ray Brown, Ed Thigpen - The Trio Verve V/V6-8420 1961
same personnel.
London House, Chicago, IL, July 28, 1961
| 61VK404 | I've Never Been In Love Before |
| 61VK405 | In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning |
| 61VK470 | Chicago |
| 61VK402 | Billy Boy |
same personnel.
London House, Chicago, IL, July 29, 1961
| 61VK463 | The Night We Called It A Day |
| 61VK471 | Sometimes I'm Happy |
| 61VK535 | Whisper Not |
** also released on Verve 314 539 063-2 in 1997.
** part of Oscar Peterson Trio - The London House Sessions, Verve 314 531 766-2 in 1996.
Oscar Peterson - Put On A Happy Face Verve V/V6-8660 1966
same personnel.
London House, Chicago, IL, July 28, 1961
| The Lonesome One |
same personnel.
London House, Chicago, IL, August 6-July 27, 1961
| Put On A Happy Face | |
| Old Folks | |
| Woody'n You | |
| Yesterdays | |
| Diablo | |
| Soon |
** part of Oscar Peterson Trio - The London House Sessions, Verve 314 531 766-2 in 1996.
Oscar Peterson, Ray Brown, Ed Thigpen - The Sound Of The Trio Verve V/V6-8480 1962
same personnel.
London House, Chicago, IL, July 29, 1961
| 61VK466 | Tricrotism |
| 61VK661 | Thag's Dance |
| 61VK465 | Ill Wind |
same personnel.
London House, Chicago, IL, August 6-July 27, 1961
| 61VK662 | On Green Dolphin Street |
| 61VK469 | Kadota's Blues |
** also released on Verve 314 543 321-2 in 2000.
** part of Oscar Peterson Trio - The London House Sessions, Verve 314 531 766-2 in 1996.
Oscar Peterson - Billy Boy / Yours Is My Heart Alone Verve VK-10268 1962
same session.
London House, Chicago, IL, August 6-July 27, 1961
| 61VK403 | Yours Is My Heart Alone |
Oscar Peterson Trio With Milt Jackson - Very Tall Verve V/V6-8429 1962
Milt Jackson, vibes; Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.
NYC, September 15, 1961
| 61VK344 | On Green Dolphin Street |
| 61VK345 | Reunion Blues |
same personnel.
NYC, September 18, 1961
| 61VK347 | Heartstrings |
| 61VK348 | The Work Song |
| 61VK349 | John Brown's Body |
| 61VK350 | A Wonderful Guy |
1962
Oscar Peterson Trio - West Side Story Verve V/V6-8454 1962
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.
NYC, January 24 and 25, 1962
| 62VK246 | Something's Coming |
| 62VK247 | Somewhere |
| 62VK248 | Jet Song |
| 62VK249 | Tonight |
| 62VK250 | Maria |
| 62VK251 | I Feel Pretty |
| 62VK252 | Reprise |
The Oscar Peterson Trio - Bursting Out With The All Star Big Band! Verve V/V6-8476 1962
Nat Adderley, cornet; Roy Eldridge, Jimmy Nottingham, Ernie Royal, Snooky Young, trumpet; Clark Terry, trumpet, flugelhorn; Jimmy Cleveland, Paul Faulise, Slide Hampton, Melba Liston, Britt Woodman, trombone; Ray Alonge, Jim Buffington, Willie Ruff, Morris Secon, Julius Watkins, French horn; Don Butterfield, tuba; Cannonball Adderley, Norris Turney, alto sax; James Moody, Jerome Richardson, tenor sax; George Dorsey, Seldon Powell, baritone sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums; Ernie Wilkins, arranger, conductor.
NYC, June 13, 1962
| 62VK496 | Blues For Big Scotia |
same personnel.
NYC, June 14, 1962
| 62VK501 | I Love You |
| 62VK502 | Daahoud |
| 62VK503 | Tricotism |
| 62VK506 | Manteca |
same personnel.
NYC, June 15, 1962
| 62VK499 | West Coast Blues |
same personnel.
NYC, June 24, 1962
| 62VK500 | Here's That Rainy Day |
| 62VK504 | I'm Old Fashioned |
| 62VK505 | Young And Foolish |
The Oscar Peterson Trio - Affinity Verve V/V6-8516 1963
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.
Chicago, IL, September 25, 1962
| 62VK633 | Waltz For Debby |
| 62VK634 | Tangerine |
| 62VK635 | The Gravy Waltz |
| 62VK636 | Six And Four |
same personnel.
Chicago, IL, September 26, 1962
| 62VK637 | Yesterdays |
| 62VK638 | This Could Be The Start Of Something Big |
| 62VK639 | Yours Are My Heart's Delight |
same personnel.
Chicago, IL, September 27, 1962
| 62VK640 | I'm A Fool To Want You |
| 62VK641 | Baubles, Bangles And Beads |
The Oscar Peterson Trio - Night Train Verve V/V6-8538 1963
same personnel.
Los Angeles, CA, December 15 and 16, 1962
| 62VK756 | Night Train |
| 62VK757 | C Jam Blues |
| 62VK758 | Georgia On My Mind |
| 62VK759 | Bags' Groove |
| 62VK760 | Moten Swing |
| 62VK761 | Easy Does It |
| 62VK762 | The Honeydripper |
| 62VK763 | Things Ain't What They Used To Be |
| 62VK764 | I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good |
| 62VK765 | Band Call |
| 62VK766 | Hymn To Freedom |
1963
Bill Henderson With The Oscar Peterson Trio MGM E/SE-4128 1963
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums; Bill Henderson, vocal.
Los Angeles, CA, February, 1963
| You Are My Sunshine | |
| I Wish You Love | |
| Gravy Waltz | |
| A Lot Of Livin' To Do | |
| Baby Mine | |
| Wild Is Love | |
| The Lamp Is Low | |
| All Or Nothing At All | |
| See Your Face Before Me | |
| At Long Last Love | |
| I've Got A Crush On You | |
| The Folk Who Live On The Hill |
Oscar Peterson Trio - Paris Jazz Concert Part 2 LaserLight Digital (G) 17418 2002
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums; Roy Eldridge, trumpet #2-5.
L'Olympia, Paris, France, March 22, 1963
| 1. | Six And Four |
| 2. | But Not For Me |
| 3. | Mainstem |
| 4. | I've Got A Crush On You / Little Girl Blue |
| 5. | Bonzo Blues |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.
Theatre Des Champs-Elysees, Paris, France, April 25 and 26, 1964
| Reunion Blues | |
| Wheatland | |
| Nightingale | |
| Hymn To Freedom | |
| Yours Is My Heart Alone / Blues For Big Scottia |
Oscar Peterson - Hallelujah Time / Hymn To Freedom Verve VK-10302 1963
same personnel.
NYC, August 3, 1963
| 63VK531 | Hallelujah Time |
| 63VK532 | Hymn To Freedom |
Oscar Peterson & Nelson Riddle Verve V/V6-8562 1964
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums; 5 horns, 5 flutes, 10 celli, harp, percussion, Nelson Riddle, arranger, conductor.
Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, November 8, 1963
| 63VK708 | Portrait Of Jenny |
| 63VK713 | My Foolish Heart |
| 63VK714 | Nightingale |
| 63VK715 | My Ship |
| 63VK716 | Come Sunday |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums; probably 4 trumpet, 3-4 trombone, 5 reeds and strings, Nelson Riddle, arranger, conductor.
Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, November 10, 1963
| 63VK709 | Judy |
| 63VK710 | 'Round Midnight |
| 63VK711 | A Sleeping Bee |
| 63VK712 | Goodbye |
| 63VK717 | Someday My Prince Will Come |
1964
The Oscar Peterson Trio Plays Verve V/V6-8591 1964
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.
NYC, February 27, 1964
| 64VK261 | Fly Me To The Moon (In Other Words) |
| 64VK262 | Shiny Stockings |
| 64VK263 | Little Darlin' |
| 64VK264 | Little Right Foot |
| 64VK265 | You Stepped Out Of A Dream |
same personnel.
NYC, February 28, 1964
| 64VK266 | Let's Fall In Love |
| 64VK267 | The Strut |
| 64VK268 | This Nearly Was Mine |
| 64VK269 | Satin Doll |
Oscar Peterson - Action MPS (G) MPS 15 178 ST 1968
same personnel.
Private Studio Of Hans Georg Brunner-Schwer, Villingen, West Germany, May, 1964
| At Long Last Love | |
| Easy Walker | |
| Tin Tin Deo | |
| I've Got A Crush On You | |
| Foggy Day | |
| Like Someone In Love |
** also released on MPS/BASF (G) CRM 668 in 1971, 21 20668-8 in 1970s; Pausa PR 7059 in 1980. and on Easy Walker!, Prestige PRST 7690 in 1969.
The Oscar Peterson Trio In Tokyo 1964 Pablo (J) VDJ-25008
same personnel.
Ohte-machi Sankei Hall, Tokyo, Japan, June 2, 1964
| Maidens Of Cadiz | |
| Reunion Blues | |
| At Long Last Love | |
| I Remember Clifford | |
| Bags' Groove | |
| Tangerine | |
| Like Someone In Love | |
| Satin Doll | |
| Tricrotism | |
| It Ain't Necessarily So | |
| Tonight | |
| Fly Me To The Moon | |
| Somewhere | |
| I Loves You, Porgy | |
| Yours Is My Heart Alone | |
| Hymn To Freedom |
Oscar Peterson - Hallelujah Time! Moon (It) MCD050-2 1993
same personnel.
live in London, England, circa mid 1964
| Hallelujah Time | |
| Con Alma | |
| Waltz For Debby | |
| Cubano Chant | |
| Yours Is My Heart Alone | |
| London Romp | |
| My One And Only Love | |
| Nightingale | |
| Reunion Blues |
Roy Eldridge, trumpet; Al Grey, trombone; Benny Carter, alto sax; Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, bass; Louis Bellson, drums.
live in Stockholm, Sweden, 1970
| Jim Dawg |
Oscar Peterson - Live And At It's Very Best Point #2620532
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.
live in Ljubljana, Yugoslavia, July 29, 1964
| Tangerine | |
| Like Someone In Love | |
| Satin Doll | |
| Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise | |
| Fly Me To The Moon | |
| Nightingale | |
| Blues Of The Prairies | |
| The Lamp Is Low | |
| Someday My Prince Will Come | |
| Con Alma | |
| Yours Is My Heart Alone | |
| Reunion Blues |
Oscar Peterson Trio + One, Clark Terry Mercury MG-20975 1964
Clark Terry, flugelhorn, trumpet #1-4,6-9, vocal #5,10; Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.
NYC, August 17, 1964
| 1. 33052 | Brotherhood Of Man |
| 2. 33053 | Jim |
| 3. 33054 | Blues For Smedley |
| 4. 33055 | Roundalay |
| 5. 33056 | Mumbles |
| 6. 33057 | Mack The Knife |
| 7. 33058 | They Didn't Believe Me |
| 8. 33059 | Squeaky's Blues |
| 9. 33060 | I Want A Little Girl |
| 10. 33061 | Incoherent Blues |
** also released on Mercury SR-60975 in 1964, (J) 195J-14.
Oscar Peterson - Canadiana Suite Limelight LM-82010 1965
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.
NYC, September 9, 1964
| 33854 | Ballad To The East |
| 33855 | Land Of The Misty Giants |
| 33856 | Wheatland |
| 33857 | Blues Of The Prairies |
| 33858 | Laurentide Waltz |
| 33859 | March Past |
| 33860 | Hogtown Blues |
| 33861 | Place St. Henri |
** also released on Limelight LS-86010 in 1965, (J) 195J-15.
The Oscar Peterson Trio - We Get Requests Verve V/V6-8606 1965
same personnel.
RCA Studios, NYC, October 19, 1964
| 64VK509 | The Girl From Ipanema |
| 64VK510 | Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars (Corcovado) |
| 64VK511 | Have You Met Miss Jones |
same personnel.
RCA Studios, NYC, October 20, 1964
| 64VK512 | D. & E. |
| 64VK513 | Time And Again |
| 64VK514 | You Look Good To Me |
| 64VK515 | People |
| 64VK516 | My One And Only Love |
| 64VK517 | The Days Of Wine And Roses |
same personnel.
RCA Studios, NYC, 1964
| 64VK591 | Goodbye J.D. |
1965 (age 40)
Oscar Peterson Trio - Nightingale Jazz Birdie's Of Paradise (G) J-Bop 047 1994
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.
London, England or Adelaide, Australia, January 23, 1965
| Place St. Henri | |
| My One And Only Love | |
| Nightingale | |
| Your Is My Heart Alone |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Sam Jones, bass; Bobby Durham, drums.
London, England or Adelaide, Australia, October 17, 1968
| Let's Fall In Love | |
| Sandi's Blues | |
| Noreen's Nocturne | |
| On A Clear Day | |
| L'Impossible | |
| The Lamp Is Low |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Michel Donato, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.
London, England or Adelaide, Australia, July, 1972
| Sweet Land | |
| You Stepped Out Of A Dream | |
| Yesterdays | |
| It's That Rainy Day | |
| Soft Winds |
Oscar Peterson - The Lost Tapes - Exclusively For My Friends MPS (G) 529096-2
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.
Private Studio Of Hans Georg Brunner-Schwer, Villingen, West Germany, May 10, 1965
| Gravy Waltz | |
| Three O'Clock In The Morning | |
| Squeaky's Blues | |
| Tenderly |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Sam Jones, bass; Bobby Durham, drums.
Private Studio Of Hans Georg Brunner-Schwer, Villingen, West Germany, November 12, 1967
| I Will Wait For You | |
| Let's Fall In Love | |
| Put On A Happy Face | |
| Stella By Starlight | |
| Moanin' |
same personnel.
Private Studio Of Hans Georg Brunner-Schwer, Villingen, West Germany, October 30, 1968
| Never Say Yes | |
| It's Impossible | |
| My Romance |
Various Artists - I/We Had A Ball Limelight LM-82002 1965
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.
NYC, May 18, 1965
| Coney Island U.S.A. |
** also released on Limelight LS-86002 in 1965.
The Oscar Peterson Trio - Eloquence Limelight LM-82023 1965
same personnel.
Tivoli Gardens Concert Hall, Copenhagen, Denmark, May 29, 1965
| Children's Tune | |
| Younger Than Springtime | |
| Misty | |
| Django | |
| The Smudge | |
| Autumn Leaves | |
| Moanin' | |
| Lover's Promenade |
** also released on Limelight LS-86023 in 1965, (J) 195J-16.
Oscar Peterson - With Respect To Nat Limelight LM-82029 1966
Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.
Los Angeles, CA, October 28, 1965
| 35908 | What Can I Say After I Say I'm Sorry |
| 35909 | Gee Baby, Ain't I Good To You |
| 35910 | Straighten Up And Fly Right |
| 35911 | It's Only A Paper Moon |
| 35912 | Sweet Lorraine |
| 35913 | Little Girl |
| 35914 | Easy Listening Blues |
John Frosk, Joe Newman, trumpet; Ernie Royal, Daniel Stiles, trumpet, flugelhorn; Wayne Andre, Jimmy Cleveland, J.J. Johnson, trombone; Tony Studd, bass trombone; Seldon Powell, Jerome Richardson, tenor, bass flute; Jerry Dodgion, Phil Woods, alto sax; Marvin Holladay, baritone sax; Hank Jones, Oscar Peterson, piano; Barry Galbraith, guitar; Richard Davis, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.
A&R Studios, NYC, November 13, 1965
| 37143 | Orange Colored Sky |
| 37144 | Walkin' My Baby Back Home |
| 37145 | When My Sugar Walks Down The Street |
| 37146 | Unforgettable |
| 37147 | Calypso Blues |
** also released on Limelight LS-86029 in 1966, LM-82035 in 1966, LS-86035 in 1966, (J) 195J-17; Universal (J) UCCM-9129 in 2002.
Oscar Peterson - Girl Talk MPS (G) MPS 15 179 ST 1968
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.
Private Studio Of Hans Georg Brunner-Schwer, Villingen, West Germany, late 1965
| Robbins Nest |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Sam Jones, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.
Private Studio Of Hans Georg Brunner-Schwer, Villingen, West Germany, November, 1966
| I'm In The Mood For Love |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Sam Jones, bass; Bob Durham, drums.
Private Studio Of Hans Georg Brunner-Schwer, Villingen, West Germany, November, 1967
| On A Clear Day | |
| Girl Talk |
Oscar Peterson, piano.
Private Studio Of Hans Georg Brunner-Schwer, Villingen, West Germany, circa April, 1968
| Medley: I Concentrate On You / Moon River |
** also released on MPS/BASF (G) CRM 669 in 1971, 21 20669-6 in 1970s; Pausa PR 7064 in 1980. and on Oscar Peterson Plays For Lovers, Prestige PRST 7649 in 1969.
Oscar Peterson - Blues Etude Limelight LM-82039 1966
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.
Chicago Sound Studios, Chicago, IL, December 3, 1965
| 37527 | Stella By Starlight |
| 37528 | L'Impossible |
| 37529 | Bossa Beguine |
| 37530 | I Know You Oh So Well |
| 37531 | If I Were A Bell |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Sam Jones, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.
Chicago Sound Studios, Chicago, IL, May 4, 1966
| 38563 | Blues Etude |
| 38564 | The Shadow Of Your Smile |
| 38565 | Let's Fall In Love |
| 38566 | Shelly's World |
** also released on Limelight LS-86039 in 1966, (J) 195J-18.
Oscar Peterson - The Classic Trio Bandstand (J) TKCB-71066
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.
Continental, 1965
| Con Alma | |
| Tangerine | |
| Like Someone In Love | |
| Satin Doll | |
| Re-Union Blues | |
| A Little Jazz Exercise | |
| Someday, My Prince Will Come | |
| Waltz For Debby | |
| Oscar's Bubble |
1966
Oscar Peterson - Soul Espanol Limelight LM-82044 1967
Oscar Peterson, piano; Sam Jones, bass; Louis Hayes, drums; Henley Gibson, congas; Marshall Thompson, timbales; Harold Jones, percussion.
Universal Recording, Chicago, IL, December 12-14, 1966
| 39228 | Soulville Samba |
| 39230 | How Insensitive |
| 39231 | Call Me |
| 39232 | Carioca |
| 39233 | Amanha (Tommorow) |
| 39234 | Samba De Orfeu |
| 39235 | Meditation |
| 39236 | Mas Que Nada |
| 39237 | Manha De Carnaval |
| 39238 | Samba Sensitive |
** also released on Limelight LS-86044 in 1967, (J) 195J-19, (J) PHCE-6004 in 2000.
1967
Various Artists - The Greatest Jazz Concert In The World Pablo 2625-704 1975
Oscar Peterson, piano; Sam Jones, bass; Bobby Durham, drums.
Oakland and NYC, June 28-July 1, 1967
| Smedley | |
| Someday My Prince Will Come | |
| Daytrain |
Benny Carter, Johnny Hodges, alto sax; Coleman Hawkins, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Sam Jones, bass; Bobby Durham, drums.
| C Jam Blues |
Clark Terry, trumpet, flugelhorn; Benny Carter, alto sax; Paul Gonsalves, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Sam Jones, bass; Bobby Durham, drums.
| Now's The Time | |
| The Ballad Medley: Memories Of You / Misty / I Can't Get Started | |
| Wee |
Clark Terry, trumpet, flugelhorn; Johnny Hodges, alto sax; Paul Gonsalves, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; T-Bone Walker, guitar, vocal; Sam Jones, bass; Bobby Durham, drums.
| Woman You Must Be Crazy | |
| Stormy Monday |
Coleman Hawkins, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Sam Jones, bass; Bobby Durham, drums.
| Moonglow | |
| Sweet Georgia Brown |
Cat Anderson, Mercer Ellington, Herbie Jones, Cootie Williams, trumpet; Lawrence Brown, Chuck Connors, Buster Cooper, trombone; Jimmy Hamilton, clarinet, tenor sax; Johnny Hodges, alto sax; Russell Procope, alto sax, clarinet; Paul Gonsalves, tenor sax; Harry Carney, baritone sax, clarinet, bass clarinet; Duke Ellington, Oscar Peterson, piano; John Lamb, bass; Chris Columbo, drums.
Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA, July 1, 1967
| Take The "A" Train |
** also released on Pablo 3PACD-2625-704-2.
1968
Oscar Peterson - The Way I Really Play MPS (G) MPS 15 180 ST 1968
Oscar Peterson, piano; Sam Jones, bass; Bob Durham, drums.
Private Studio Of Hans Georg Brunner-Schwer, Villingen, West Germany, circa April, 1968
| Waltzing Is Hip | |
| Satin Doll | |
| Love Is Here To Stay | |
| Sandy's Blues | |
| Alice In Wonderland | |
| Noreen's Nocturne |
** also released on MPS/BASF (G) CRM 670 in 1971, 21 20670-1 in 1970s; Pausa PR 7080 in 1980. and on The Great Oscar Peterson On Prestige!, Prestige PRST 7620 in 1969.
Oscar Peterson - My Favorite Instrument MPS (G) MPS 15 181 ST 1968
Oscar Peterson, piano.
Private Studio Of Hans Georg Brunner-Schwer, Villingen, West Germany, circa April, 1968
| Someone To Watch Over Me | |
| Perdido | |
| Body And Soul | |
| Who Can I Turn To | |
| Bye, Bye Blackbird | |
| I Should Care | |
| Lulu's Back In Town | |
| Little Girl Blue | |
| Take The 'A'-Train |
** also released on MPS/BASF (G) CRM 671 in 1971, 21 20671-8 in 1970s; Pausa PR 7069 in 1980. and on Soul-O!, Prestige PRST 7595 in 1969.
Oscar Peterson - Mellow Mood MPS (G) MPS 15 221 ST
Oscar Peterson, piano; Sam Jones, bass; Bob Durham, drums.
Private Studio Of Hans Georg Brunner-Schwer, Villingen, West Germany, circa April, 1968
| In A Mellow Tone | |
| Nica's Dream | |
| Green Dolphin Street | |
| Sometimes I'm Happy | |
| Summertime | |
| Who Can I Turn To |
** also released on MPS/BASF (G) CRM 692, 21 20692-0.
Oscar Peterson - Travelin' On MPS (G) MPS 15 222 ST
same session.
Private Studio Of Hans Georg Brunner-Schwer, Villingen, West Germany, circa April, 1968
| Travelin' On | |
| Emily | |
| Quiet Nights | |
| Sax No End | |
| When Lights Are Low |
** also released on MPS/BASF (G) CRM 693, 21 20693-9.
Oscar Peterson - Canadian Music Festival 1968 Radio Canada RM 200
Oscar Peterson, piano; possibly Roland Haynes, bass; possibly Bobby Durham, drums.
Canadian Summer Festival, Montreal, Canada, July 1, 1968
| opening announcements | |
| The Lamp Is Low / Here's That Rainy Day / Fall In Love | |
| announcements | |
| Wheatland | |
| So Nice | |
| Noreen's Nocturne | |
| Tenderly | |
| closing announcements |
Oscar Peterson - The Vienna Concert Philology (It) W 34.2 1993
Oscar Peterson, piano; Sam Jones, bass; Bobby Durham, drums.
Konzerthaus, Vienna, Austria, November 9, 1968
| The Lamp Is Low | |
| Never Say Yes | |
| Summer Samba | |
| Li'l Darlin' | |
| Medley: I Concentrate On You / I Got It Bad | |
| You Look Good To Me | |
| Let's Fall In Love | |
| Someday My Prince Will Come | |
| On A Clear Day | |
| Waltz For Debby | |
| Noreen's Nocturne |
1969
Oscar Peterson - Motions And Emotions MPS (G) MPS 15 251 ST
Oscar Peterson, piano; Sam Jones, bass; Bobby Durham, drums; unidentified orchestra, Claus Ogerman, arranger, conductor.
Private Studio Of Hans Georg Brunner-Schwer, Villingen, West Germany, March, 1969
| Sally's Tomato | |
| Sunny | |
| By The Time I Get To Phoenix | |
| Wandering | |
| This Guy's In Love With You | |
| Wave | |
| Dreamsville | |
| Yesterday | |
| Eleanor Rigby | |
| Ode To Billy Joe |
** also released on MPS/BASF (G) CRM 713, 21 20713-7.
Oscar Peterson - Hello Herbie MPS (G) MPS 15 262 ST
Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Sam Jones, bass; Bobby Durham, drums.
Private Studio Of Hans Georg Brunner-Schwer, Villingen, West Germany, November 5 and 6, 1969
| Naptown Blues | |
| Exactly Like You | |
| Day By Day | |
| Hamp's Blues | |
| Blues For H.G. | |
| A Lovely Way To Spend An Evening | |
| Seven Come Eleven |
** also released on MPS/BASF (G) CRM 723, 21 20723-4.
Oscar Peterson - In Paris Joker (J) UPS-2071-KR 1977
Oscar Peterson, piano; Sam Jones, bass; Bobby Durham, drums.
Salle Wagram, Paris, France, November, 1969
| Title Unknown | |
| On A Clear Day | |
| Title Unknown | |
| I Concentrate On You | |
| Noreen's Nocturne | |
| Satin Doll | |
| Let's Fall In Love |
1970
Oscar Peterson - Tristeza On Piano MPS (G) MPS 15 275 ST
Oscar Peterson, piano; Sam Jones, bass; Bobby Durham, drums.
NYC, circa January, 1970
| Tristeza | |
| Nightingale | |
| Porgy | |
| Triste | |
| You Stepped Out Of A Dream | |
| Watch What Happens | |
| Fly Me To The Moon | |
| Down Here On The Ground |
** also released on MPS/BASF (G) CRM 734, 21 20734-1.
Oscar Peterson - Walking The Line MPS (G) MPS 15 297 ST
Oscar Peterson, piano; Jiri Mraz, bass; Ray Price, drums.
Private Studio Of Hans Georg Brunner-Schwer, Villingen, West Germany, November 10-13, 1970
| I Love You | |
| Rock Of Ages | |
| Once Upon A Summertime | |
| Just Friends | |
| Teach Me Tonight | |
| The Windmills Of Your Mind | |
| I Didn't Know What Time It Was | |
| All Of You |
** also released on MPS/BASF (G) CRM 868, 21 20868-0.
Oscar Peterson - Another Day MPS/BASF (G) CRM 869
same session.
Private Studio Of Hans Georg Brunner-Schwer, Villingen, West Germany, November 10-13, 1970
| Blues For Martha | |
| Greensleeves | |
| I'm Old Fashioned | |
| All The Things You Are | |
| Too Close For Comfort | |
| The Jamfs Are Coming | |
| It Never Entered My Mind | |
| Carolina Shout |
** also released on MPS/BASF (G) 21 20869-9.
Oscar Peterson - Tracks MPS/BASF (G) CRM 879
Oscar Peterson, piano.
Private Studio Of Hans Georg Brunner-Schwer, Villingen, West Germany, November 10-13, 1970
| Give Me A Simple Life | |
| Basin Street Blues | |
| Honeysuckle Rose | |
| Dancing On The Ceiling | |
| A Child Is Born | |
| If I Should Lose You | |
| A Little Jazz Exercise | |
| Django | |
| Jada | |
| Just A Gigolo |
** also released on MPS/BASF (G) 21 20879-6.
1971
Oscar Peterson Trio In Concert - Nice, Teatre De Verdure, July 22, 1971 - The <<Jazz>> Collection Editoriale Pantheon (It) JCD 02
Oscar Peterson, piano; George Mraz, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.
Theatre De Verdure, Nice, France, July 22, 1971
| The Lamp Is Low | |
| Younger Than Springtime | |
| Who Can I Turn To | |
| Soft Wind | |
| Wave | |
| Lil' Darlin' | |
| Body And Soul | |
| Just Friends / Blues Etude | |
| Autumn Leaves |
Oscar Peterson, Milt Jackson - Reunion Blues MPS/BASF (G) 21 20908-3
Milt Jackson, vibes; Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.
Private Studio Of Hans Georg Brunner-Schwer, Villingen, West Germany, July, 1971
| Satisfaction | |
| Dream Of You | |
| Someday My Prince Will Come | |
| A Time For Love | |
| Reunion Blues | |
| When I Fall In Love | |
| Red Top |
The Oscar Peterson Trio + The Singers Unlimited - In Tune MPS/BASF (G) 21 20905-9
Oscar Peterson, piano; Jiri Mraz, bass; Louis Hayes, drums; Len Dressler, Bonnie Herman, Gene Puerling, Don Shelton, vocal.
Private Studio Of Hans Georg Brunner-Schwer, Villingen, West Germany, July, 1971
| Sesame Street | |
| Once Upon A Summertime | |
| It Never Entered My Mind | |
| The Gentle Rain | |
| The Shadow Of Your Smile | |
| Children's Game | |
| A Child Is Born | |
| Catherine | |
| Here's That Rainy Day |
Oscar Peterson - Great Connection MPS/BASF (G) 21 21281-5
Oscar Peterson, piano; Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.
Private Studio Of Hans Georg Brunner-Schwer, Villingen, West Germany, October, 1971
| Where Do You Go From Here | |
| Younger Than Springtime | |
| Smile | |
| Soft Winds | |
| Just Squeeze Me | |
| On The Trail | |
| Wheatland |
1972
The Oscar Peterson Trio In Tokyo Denon (J) COCY-80581
Oscar Peterson, piano; Michel Donato, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.
Golden Room, Palace Hotel, Tokyo, Japan, May 27, 1972
| What Am I Here For | |
| The Good Life | |
| Strike Up The Band | |
| I Hear Music | |
| The More I See You | |
| The Preacher | |
| What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life | |
| Blues Etude | |
| Wheatland | |
| Old Rockin' Chair |
Various Artists - Jazz At The Santa Monica Civic '72 Pablo 2625-701 1974
Harry Edison, Roy Eldridge, trumpet; Al Grey, trombone; Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Stan Getz, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Freddie Green, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.
Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica, CA, June 2, 1972
| 5400 North |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass.
| You Are My Sunshine |
** also released on Pablo 3PACD-2625-701-2 in 1991.
Oscar Peterson - Solo Pablo PACD-2310-975-2 2002
Oscar Peterson, piano.
live in Baalbek, Lebanon, August 17, 1972
| Yesterdays | |
| Makin' Whoopee | |
| Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me) | |
| Take The "A" Train | |
| Body And Soul | |
| Blues Of The Prairies | |
| Corcovado | |
| Blues Etude |
same personnel.
live in Amsterdam, Holland, November 4, 1972
| Autumn Leaves | |
| Here's That Rainy Day | |
| Sweet Georgia Brown | |
| Satin Doll | |
| Mirage | |
| Hogtown Blues |
Oscar Peterson - The History Of An Artist Pablo 2625-702 1974
Oscar Peterson, piano; Irving Ashby, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.
MGM Studios, Los Angeles, CA, December 27, 1972
| You Can Depend On Me | |
| This Is Where It's At |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.
| Okie Blues |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.
| I Want To Be Happy | |
| Texas Blues |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass.
MGM Studios, Los Angeles, CA, December 29, 1972
| R.B. Blues | |
| I Wished On The Moon |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Sam Jones, bass; Bobby Durham, drums.
A&R Studios, NYC, February 14, 1973
| In A Sentimental Mood | |
| Greasy Blues (For Count Basie) | |
| Sweety Blues (For Harry Edison) |
Oscar Peterson, piano; George Mraz, bass; Bobby Durham, drums.
| Gay's Blues | |
| The Good Life | |
| Richard's Round |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Sam Jones, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.
A&R Studios, NYC, May 25, 1974
| Mainstem | |
| Don't Get Around Much Anymore | |
| Swamp Fire |
Oscar Peterson, piano.
| Lady Of The Lavender Mist |
** part of History Of An Artist, Pablo 2PACD-2625-702-2 in 1993.
Oscar Peterson - History Of An Artist Vol. 2 Pablo 2310-895 1983
Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.
MGM Studios, Los Angeles, CA, December 27, 1972
| Wes' Tune | |
| Ma, He's Making Eyes At Me |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.
| When Your Lover Has Gone |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass.
| Tenderly |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Sam Jones, bass; Bobby Durham, drums.
A&R Studios, NYC, February 14, 1973
| Five O'Clock Whistle |
Oscar Peterson, piano; George Mraz, bass; Bobby Durham, drums.
| Old Folks |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Joe Pass, guitar; Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, bass.
London House, Chicago, IL, May 16-19, 1973
| Reunion Blues |
** part of History Of An Artist, Pablo 2PACD-2625-702-2 in 1993.
1973
Oscar Peterson - Stephane Grappelli Vol. 1 America (F) 30 AM 6129 1973
Stephane Grappelli, violin; Oscar Peterson, piano; Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Paris, France, February 22 and 23, 1973
| Them There Eyes | |
| Flamingo | |
| Makin' Whoopee | |
| Looking At You | |
| Walking My Baby Back Home | |
| My One And Only Love | |
| Thou Swell |
Oscar Peterson - Stephane Grappelli Vol. 2 America (F) 30 AM 6131 1973
same session.
Paris, France, February 22 and 23, 1973
| I Won't Dance | |
| The Folk Who Live On The Hill | |
| Autumn Leaves | |
| My Heart Stood Still | |
| Blues For Musidisc | |
| If I Had You |
Oscar Peterson, Niels Pedersen, Joe Pass - The Trio Pablo 2310-701 1974
Oscar Peterson, piano; Joe Pass, guitar; Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, bass.
London House, Chicago, IL, May 16-19, 1973
| Blues Etude | |
| Chicago Blues | |
| Easy Listening Blues | |
| Come Sunday | |
| Secret Love |
** also released on Pablo PACD-2310-701-2 in 1987. and on Peterson/Pass/Pedersen - The Trio, Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-992-2 in 1998.
The Oscar Peterson Trio - The Good Life Pablo Live 2308-241 1984
same personnel.
London House, Chicago, IL, 1973
| Wheatland | |
| Wave | |
| For Count | |
| The Good Life | |
| On A Clear Day |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-627 in 1991, OJCCD-627-2 in 1991.
1974
Oscar Peterson - Terry's Tune Pablo (J) MTF 1008
Oscar Peterson, piano.
Tokyo, Japan, January 15, 1974
| Secret Love | |
| My Foolish Heart / In A Sentimental Mood | |
| If I Had You / What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life | |
| Love Is A Simple Thing | |
| Too Marvelous For Words | |
| This Is My Night To Dream | |
| I Wished On A Moon | |
| Terry's Tune | |
| I Love You |
Oscar Peterson In Russia Pablo 2625-711 1976
Oscar Peterson, piano; Niels Pedersen, bass #5-16; Jake Hanna, drums #9-16.
live in Tallinn, Russia, November 17, 1974
| 1. | I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good) |
| 2. | I Concentrate On You |
| 3. | Place St. Henri |
| 4. | Hogtown Blues |
| 5. | On Green Dolphin Street |
| 6. | You Stepped Out Of A Dream |
| 7. | Wave |
| 8. | On The Trail |
| 9. | Take The "A" Train |
| 10. | Summertime |
| 11. | Just Friends |
| 12. | Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans |
| 13. | Medley: I Loves You, Porgy / Georgia On My Mind |
| 14. | Li'l Darlin' |
| 15. | Watch What Happens |
| 16. | Hallelujah Trail |
| 17. | Someone To Watch Over Me |
** also released on Pablo 2PACD-2625-711-2 in 1996.
Oscar Peterson & Dizzy Gillespie Pablo 2310-740 1975
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Oscar Peterson, piano.
Advision Studios, London, England, November 28 and 29, 1974
| Caravan | |
| Mozambique | |
| Autumn Leaves | |
| Close Your Eyes | |
| Blues For Bird | |
| Dizzy Atmosphere | |
| Alone Together | |
| Con Alma |
** also released on Pablo PACD-2310-740-2 in 1987.
Oscar Peterson And The Trumpet Kings - Jousts Pablo 2310-817 1978
same session.
Advision Studios, London, England, November 28 and 29, 1974
| Stella By Starlight | |
| There Is No Greater Love |
Roy Eldridge, trumpet; Oscar Peterson, piano, organ.
MGM Studios, Los Angeles, CA, December 8, 1974
| Crazy Rhythm | |
| Summertime |
Harry Edison, trumpet; Oscar Peterson, piano.
MGM Studios, Los Angeles, CA, December 21, 1974
| Satin Doll | |
| Makin' Whoopee |
Clark Terry, trumpet; Oscar Peterson, piano.
Cherokee Studios, Los Angeles, CA, May 18, 1975
| Danish Pastry | |
| Trust In Me |
Jon Faddis, trumpet; Oscar Peterson, piano.
RCA Studios, NYC, June 5, 1975
| Oakland Blues |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-857-2 in 1995.
Count Basie Encounters Oscar Peterson - Satch And Josh Pablo 2310-722 1975
Oscar Peterson, piano; Count Basie, piano, organ; Freddie Green, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Louie Bellson, drums.
MGM Studios, Los Angeles, CA, December 2, 1974
| Buns Blues | |
| These Foolish Things | |
| R.B. | |
| Burning | |
| Exactly Like You | |
| Jumpin' At The Woodside | |
| Louie B. | |
| Lester Leaps In | |
| Big Stockings | |
| S & J Blues |
** also released on Pablo PACD-2310-722-2 in 1988; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-959-2 in 1998.
Basie And Friends Pablo 2310-925 1987
same session.
MGM Studios, Los Angeles, CA, December 2, 1974
| Easy Does It | |
| She's Funny That Way | |
| Royal Garden Blues |
** also released on Pablo PACD-2310-925-2 in 1988.
Basie And Friends Pablo PACD-2310-925-2 1988
Count Basie, Oscar Peterson, piano; John Heard, bass; Louis Bellson, drums.
Group IV Studios, Los Angeles, CA, February 21, 1978
| Sweet Lorraine |
** originally released on Pablo 2310-925 in 1987 + 1 bonus track.
Peterson & Pass & Brown - The Giants Pablo 2310-796 1977
Oscar Peterson, piano, organ; Joe Pass, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.
MGM Studios, Los Angeles, CA, December 7, 1974
| Riff Blues | |
| Who Cares | |
| Jobim | |
| Blues For Dennis | |
| Sunny | |
| I'm Getting Sentimental Over You | |
| Caravan | |
| Eyes Of Love |
** also released on Oscar Peterson, Joe Pass, Ray Brown - The Giants, Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-858-2 in 1995.
Oscar Peterson & Roy Eldridge Pablo 2310-739 1975
Roy Eldridge, trumpet; Oscar Peterson, piano, organ.
MGM Studios, Los Angeles, CA, December 8, 1974
| Little Jazz | |
| She's Funny That Way | |
| The Way You Look Tonight | |
| Sunday | |
| Bad Hat Blues | |
| Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea | |
| Blues For Chu |
** also released on Oscar Peterson And Roy Eldridge, Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-727-2 in 1992.
Oscar Peterson & Harry Edison Pablo 2310-741 1975
Harry Edison, trumpet; Oscar Peterson, piano.
MGM Studios, Los Angeles, CA, December 21, 1974
| Easy Living | |
| Days Of Wine And Roses | |
| Gee Baby, Ain't I Good To You | |
| Basie | |
| Mean To Me | |
| Signify | |
| Willow Weep For Me | |
| The Man I Love | |
| You Go To My Head |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-738-2 in 1992.
1975 (age 50)
Oscar Peterson Et Joe Pass A Salle Pleyel Pablo 2625-705 1975
Oscar Peterson, piano #1-6,10-15; Joe Pass, guitar #7-15.
Salle Pleyel, Paris, France, March 17, 1975
| 1. | Gotta Right To Sing The Blues |
| 2. | Mirage |
| 3. | Tenderly |
| 4. | (Back Home Again In) Indiana |
| 5. | It Never Entered My Mind |
| 6. | Ellingtonia: Take The "A" Train / In A Sentimental Mood / Satin Doll / Lady Of The Lavender Mist / Things Ain't What They Used To Be / Sweet Georgia Brown / Darn That Dream |
| 7. | Medley: The Summer Knows (Theme From The Summer Of 42) / What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life |
| 8. | Everything I Love |
| 9. | It's All Right With Me |
| 10. | Stella By Starlight |
| 11. | Just You, Just Me |
| 12. | If |
| 13. | Honeysuckle Rose |
| 14. | Blues For Bise |
| 15. | Pleyel Bis |
Oscar Peterson & Clark Terry Pablo 2310-742 1975
Clark Terry, trumpet; Oscar Peterson, piano.
Cherokee Studios, Los Angeles, CA, May 18, 1975
| On A Slow Boat To China | |
| But Beautiful | |
| Shaw 'Nuff | |
| Satin Doll | |
| Chops | |
| Makin' Whoopee | |
| No Flugel Blues | |
| Mack The Knife |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-806-2 in 1994.
Ella And Oscar Pablo 2310-759 1976
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass #6-9; Ella Fitzgerald, vocal.
Los Angeles, CA, May 19, 1975
| 1. | Mean To Me |
| 2. | How Long Has This Been Going On |
| 3. | When Your Lover Has Gone |
| 4. | More Than You Know |
| 5. | There's A Lull In My Life |
| 6. | Midnight Sun |
| 7. | I Hear Music |
| 8. | Street Of Dreams |
| 9. | April In Paris |
** also released on Pablo PACD-2310-759-2 in 1987.
Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie, Oscar Peterson, Ray Brown, Ray Brown, Mickey Roker - Jazz Maturity... Where It's Coming From Pablo 2310-816 1978
Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Mickey Roker, drums.
RCA Studios, NYC, June 3, 1975
| Quasi-Boogaloo | |
| Take The "A" Train | |
| I Cried For You (Now It's Your Turn To Cry Over Me) | |
| Drebirks | |
| When It's Sleepy Time Down South | |
| Indiana (Back Home Again In) |
** also released on Roy Eldridge, Oscar Peterson, Dizzy Gillespie - Jazz Maturity, Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-807-2 in 1994.
Roy Eldridge - Happy Time Pablo 2310-746 1975
Roy Eldridge, trumpet, vocal; Oscar Peterson, piano; Joe Pass, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Eddie Locke, drums.
NYC, June 4, 1975
| Sweethearts On Parade | |
| Willow Weep For Me | |
| Makin' Whoopee | |
| Gee Baby, Ain't I Good To You | |
| All Of Me | |
| I Want A Little Girl | |
| On The Sunny Side Of The Street | |
| I Can't Get Started | |
| Stormy Monday | |
| Let Me Off Uptown |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-628 in 1991, OJCCD-628-2 in 1991.
Oscar Peterson & Jon Faddis Pablo 2310-743 1975
Jon Faddis, trumpet; Oscar Peterson, piano.
RCA Studios, NYC, June 5, 1975
| Things Ain't What They Used To Be | |
| Autumn Leaves | |
| Take The "A" Train | |
| Blues For Birks | |
| Summertime | |
| Lester Leaps In |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1036-2 in 2000.
Zoot Sims And The Gershwin Brothers Pablo 2310-744 1975
Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Joe Pass, guitar; George Mraz, bass; Grady Tate, drums.
RCA Studios, NYC, June 6, 1975
| The Man I Love | |
| How Long Has This Been Going On | |
| Oh, Lady Be Good | |
| I've Got A Crush On You | |
| I Got Rhythm | |
| Embraceable You | |
| 'S Wonderful | |
| Someone To Watch Over Me | |
| Isn't It A Pity | |
| Summertime |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-444 in 1990, OJCCD-444-2 in 1990.
Zoot Sims And The Gershwin Brothers Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-444-2 1990
same session.
RCA Studios, NYC, June 6, 1975
| They Can't Take That Away From Me |
** originally released on Pablo 2310-744 in 1975 + 1 bonus track.
Peterson 6 Pablo 2310-747 1975
Toots Thielemans, harmonica; Milt Jackson, vibes; Oscar Peterson, piano; Joe Pass, guitar; Niels Pedersen, bass; Louis Bellson, drums.
Montreux Jazz Festival, Montreux, Switzerland, July 16, 1975
| Au Privave | |
| Here's That Rainy Day | |
| Poor Butterfly | |
| Reunion Blues |
** also released on The Oscar Peterson Big 6 At Montreux, Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-931-2 in 1997.
Various Artists - The Montreux Collection Pablo 2625-707 1975
same session.
Montreux Jazz Festival, Montreux, Switzerland, July 16, 1975
| Woody'n You |
Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie, Clark Terry, trumpet; Oscar Peterson, piano; Niels Pedersen, bass; Louis Bellson, drums.
| Lullaby Of The Leaves |
Milt Jackson, vibes; Oscar Peterson, piano; Niels Pedersen, bass; Mickey Roker, drums.
Montreux Jazz Festival, Montreux, Switzerland, July 17, 1975
| Slow Death | |
| Cubano Chant |
The Trumpet Kings Pablo 2310-754 1975
Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie, Clark Terry, trumpet; Oscar Peterson, piano; Niels Pedersen, bass; Louis Bellson, drums.
Montreux Jazz Festival, Montreux, Switzerland, July 16, 1975
| Montreux Blues | |
| (There Is) No Greater Love | |
| On The Alamo | |
| Blues For Norman | |
| Indiana (Back Home Again In Indiana) |
** also released on Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie, Clark Terry - The Trumpet Kings At Montreux, Original Jazz Classics OJC-445 in 1990, OJCCD-445-2 in 1990.
Jackson Pablo 2310-753 1975
Milt Jackson, vibes; Oscar Peterson, piano; Niels Pedersen, bass; Mickey Roker, drums.
Montreux Jazz Festival, Montreux, Switzerland, July 17, 1975
| Funji Mama | |
| Everything Must Change | |
| Speed Ball | |
| Nature Boy | |
| Stella By Starlight | |
| Like Someone In Love | |
| Night Mist Blues | |
| Mack The Knife |
** also released on The Milt Jackson Big 4 At The Montreux Jazz Festival 1975, Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-884-2 in 1996.
Zoot Sims And Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis - The Tenor Giants Featuring Oscar Peterson Pablo PACD-2310-969-2 2000
Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, bass; Louis Bellson, drums.
Malmo, Sweden, October 16, 1975;
Stuttgart, Germany, October 10, 1975;
Antwerp, Belgium, October 12, 1975;
Geneva, Switzerland, October 17, 1975;
Paris, France, October 19, 1975
| The Man I Love | |
| My Old Flame | |
| Don't Worry 'Bout Me | |
| There Will Never Be Another You | |
| (I Don't Stand) A Ghost Of A Chance | |
| Tangerine | |
| Out Of Nowhere | |
| Groovin' High |
1976
Oscar Peterson And Joe Pass - Porgy & Bess Pablo 2310-779 1976
Oscar Peterson, clavichord; Joe Pass, guitar.
RCA Studios, Los Angeles, CA, January 26, 1976
| Summertime | |
| Bess, You Is My Woman Now | |
| My Man's Gone Now | |
| It Ain't Necessarily So | |
| I Loves You, Porgy | |
| I Got Plenty O' Nuttin' | |
| Oh Bess, Oh Where's My Bess | |
| They Pass By Singin' | |
| There's A Boat Dat's Leavin' Soon For New York | |
| Strawberry Woman |
** also released on Oscar Peterson And Joe Pass - Porgy And Bess, Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-829-2 in 1994.
1977
Roy Eldridge 4 - Montreux '77 Pablo Live 2308-203 1977
Roy Eldridge, trumpet; Oscar Peterson, piano; Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, bass; Bobby Durham, drums.
Montreux Jazz Festival, Mountain Studios, Montreux, Switzerland, July 13, 1977
| Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea | |
| Gofor | |
| I Surrender, Dear | |
| Joie De Roy | |
| Perdido | |
| Bye Bye Blackbird |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-373 in 1989, OJCCD-373-2 in 1989.
Oscar Peterson Jam - Montreux '77 Pablo Live 2308-208 1977
Dizzy Gillespie, Clark Terry, trumpet; Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, bass; Bobby Durham, drums.
Montreux Jazz Festival, Mountain Studios, Montreux, Switzerland, July 14, 1977
| Ali And Frazier | |
| If I Were A Bell | |
| Things Ain't What They Used To Be | |
| Just In Time |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-378 in 1989, OJCCD-378-2 in 1989.
Various Artists - The Jam Sessions - Montreux '77 Pablo Live 2620-105 1977
same session.
Montreux Jazz Festival, Mountain Studios, Montreux, Switzerland, July 14, 1977
| Bye Bye Blues | |
| Perdido | |
| Mack The Knife |
Clark Terry, trumpet, flugelhorn; Ronnie Scott, tenor sax; Milt Jackson, vibes; Oscar Peterson, piano; Joe Pass, guitar; Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, bass; Bobby Durham, drums.
Montreux Jazz Festival, Mountain Studios, Montreux, Switzerland, July 15, 1977
| Sweethearts On Parade | |
| Donna Lee |
The Pablo All Stars Jam - Montreux '77 Pablo Live 2308-210 1977
same personnel.
Montreux Jazz Festival, Mountain Studios, Montreux, Switzerland, July 14, 1977
| Cote D'Azur | |
| Pennies From Heaven | |
| Samba De Orfeu | |
| God Bless The Child |
** also released on The Pablo All-Stars Jam - Montreux '77, Original Jazz Classics OJC-380 in 1989, OJCCD-380-2 in 1989.
Oscar Peterson And The Bassists - Montreux '77 Pablo Live 2308-213 1977
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, bass.
Montreux Jazz Festival, Mountain Studios, Montreux, Switzerland, July 15, 1977
| There Is No Greater Love | |
| You Look Good To Me | |
| People | |
| Reunion Blues | |
| Teach Me Tonight | |
| Sweet Georgia Brown | |
| Soft Winds |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-383 in 1989, OJCCD-383-2 in 1989.
Eddie 'Lockjaw' Davis 4 - Montreux '77 Pablo Live 2308-214 1977
Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Jimmie Smith, drums.
Montreux Jazz Festival, Mountain Studios, Montreux, Switzerland, July 15, 1977
| This Can't Be Love | |
| I Wished On The Moon | |
| The Breeze And I | |
| Angel Eyes | |
| Telegraph | |
| Land Of Dreams | |
| Blue Lou |
** also released on Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis 4 - Montreux '77, Original Jazz Classics OJC-384 in 1989, OJCCD-384-2 in 1989.
Oscar Peterson And Count Basie - Satch And Josh.....Again Pablo 2310-802 1978
Count Basie, Oscar Peterson, piano, electric piano; John Heard, bass; Louis Bellson, drums.
Group IV Studios, Los Angeles, CA, September 20, 1977
| Roots | |
| Your Red Wagon | |
| Home Run | |
| Sweethearts On Parade | |
| Li'l Darlin' | |
| The Time Is Right | |
| Cherry | |
| Lester Leaps In | |
| She's Funny That Way | |
| Lady Fitz |
** also released on Pablo PACD-2310-802-2 in 1987. and on Oscar Peterson & Count Basie - Satch And Josh....Again, Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-960-2 in 1998.
1978
Count Basie & Oscar Peterson - Night Rider Pablo 2310-843 1980
Count Basie, piano, organ; Oscar Peterson, acoustic, electric piano; John Heard, bass; Louie Bellson, drums.
Group IV Studios, Los Angeles, CA, February 21 and 22, 1978
| Night Rider | |
| Memories Of You | |
| 9:20 Special | |
| Sweet Lorraine | |
| It's A Wonderful World | |
| Blues For Pamela |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-688-2 in 1992.
Count Basie Meets Oscar Peterson - The Timekeepers Pablo 2310-896 1983
Count Basie, Oscar Peterson, piano; John Heard, bass; Louie Bellson, drums.
Group IV Studios, Los Angeles, CA, February 21 and 22, 1978
| I'm Confessin' (That I Love You) | |
| Soft Winds | |
| Rent Party | |
| Indiana | |
| Hey, Raymond | |
| After You've Gone | |
| That's The One |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-790-2 in 1993.
Yessir, That's My Baby Pablo 2310-923 1986
Count Basie, Oscar Peterson, piano; John Heard, bass; Louis Bellson, drums.
Group IV Studios, Los Angeles, CA, February 21, 1978
| Blues For Roy | |
| Teach Me Tonight | |
| Yessir, That's My Baby | |
| Tea For Two | |
| Joe Turner | |
| Blues For C.T. | |
| After You've Gone | |
| Poor Butterfly |
** also released on Count Basie, Oscar Peterson - Yessir, That's My Baby, Pablo PACD-2310-923-2 in 1987.
Sarah Vaughan - How Long Has This Been Going On? Pablo 2310-821 1978
Oscar Peterson, piano; Joe Pass, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Louie Bellson, drums; Sarah Vaughan, vocal.
Group IV Studios, Los Angeles, CA, April 25, 1978
| I've Got The World On A String | |
| Midnight Sun | |
| How Long Has This Been Going On | |
| You're Blase | |
| Easy Living | |
| More Than You Know | |
| My Old Flame | |
| Teach Me Tonight | |
| Body And Soul | |
| When Your Lover Has Gone |
** also released on Pablo PACD-2310-821-2 in 1987.
Sarah Vaughan - Linger Awhile: Live At Newport And More Pablo Today PACD-2312-144-2 1999
same session.
Group IV Studios, Los Angeles, CA, April 25, 1978
| Teach Me Tonight (alternate take) |
Oscar Peterson, Joe Pass, Niels Pedersen - The Paris Concert - Salle Pleyel, 1978 Pablo Live 2620-112 1979
Oscar Peterson, piano; Joe Pass, guitar; Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, bass.
Salle Pleyel, Paris, France, October 5, 1978
| Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone | |
| Who Can I Turn To | |
| Benny's Bugle | |
| Soft Winds | |
| Goodbye | |
| Place St. Henri | |
| Medley: Manha De Carnaval / If | |
| Ornithology | |
| Blue Lou | |
| How Long Has This Been Going On | |
| Gentle Tears | |
| Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be) | |
| Samba De Orfeu | |
| Donna Lee | |
| Sweet Georgia Brown |
** also released on Pablo Live 2PACD-2620-112-2 in 1993.
Oscar Peterson, Louis Bellson, John Heard - The London Concert - Royal Festival Hall, 1978 Pablo Live 2620-111 1979
Oscar Peterson, piano; John Heard, bass; Louis Bellson, drums.
Royal Festival Hall, London, England, October 21, 1978
| It's A Wonderful World | |
| People | |
| Ain't Misbehavin' | |
| Jitterbug Waltz | |
| Pennies From Heaven | |
| I Get Along Without You Very Well | |
| Sweet Georgia Brown | |
| Falling In Love With Love | |
| Hogtown Blues | |
| Emily | |
| Satin Doll | |
| Duke Ellington Medley: I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good) / Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me / C Jam Blues / Lush Life / Take The "A" Train / Caravan | |
| Cute |
** also released on Pablo Live 2PACD-2620-111-2 in 1993.
1979
Oscar Peterson - Original Score From The Silent Partner Pablo Today 2312-103 1979
Clark Terry, trumpet; Benny Carter, alto sax; Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Milt Jackson, vibes; Oscar Peterson, piano; John Heard, bass; Grady Tate, drums.
RCA Studios, NYC, March 14, 1979
| Theme For Celine | |
| The Happy Hour | |
| Party Time U.S.A. | |
| First Reprise On Theme For Celine | |
| Elliot (The Silent Partner) | |
| Theme For Susannah | |
| Blues For Chris (The Fox) | |
| Second Reprise On Theme For Celine |
Clark Terry - Ain't Misbehavin' Pablo Today 2312-105 1979
Clark Terry, trumpet, flugelhorn, vocal; Chris Woods, alto sax, flute; Oscar Peterson, piano; Victor Sproles, bass; Billy Hart, drums; Johnny Hartman, vocal.
NYC, March 15 and 16, 1979
| Jitterbug Waltz | |
| Your Feet's Too Big | |
| Mean To Me | |
| Honeysuckle Rose | |
| It's A Sin To Tell A Lie | |
| Ain't Misbehavin' | |
| Squeeze Me | |
| Handful Of Keys | |
| I Can't Give You Anything But Love | |
| Black And Blue |
Oscar Peterson Quartet - Night Child Pablo Today 2312-108 1979
Oscar Peterson, acoustic, electric piano; Joe Pass, guitar; Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, bass; Louis Bellson, drums.
Sounds Interchange Studios, Toronto, Canada, April 11 and 12, 1979
| Solar Winds | |
| Dancin' Feet | |
| Soliloquy (Blues For Dr. John) | |
| Night Child | |
| Charlie | |
| Teenager |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1030-2 in 1999.
Oscar Peterson + Stephane Grappelli + Joe Pass + Mickey Roker + Niels Henning Orsted-Pedersen - Skol Pablo Live 2308-232 1982
Stephane Grappelli, violin; Oscar Peterson, piano; Joe Pass, guitar; Niels Henning Orsted-Pedersen, bass; Mickey Roker, drums.
Tivoli Concert Hall, Copenhagen, Denmark, July 6, 1979
| Nuages | |
| How 'Bout You | |
| Someone To Watch Over Me | |
| Makin' Whoopee | |
| That's All | |
| Skol Blues |
** also released on Oscar Peterson + Stephane Grappelli + Joe Pass + Mickey Roker + Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen - Skol, Original Jazz Classics OJC-496 in 1990, OJCCD-496-2 in 1990.
Oscar Peterson - Digital At Montreux Pablo Live 2308-224 1980
Oscar Peterson, piano; Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, bass.
Mountain Studios, Montreux, Switzerland, July 16, 1979
| Old Folks | |
| Soft Winds | |
| (Back Home Again In) Indiana | |
| That's All | |
| Younger Than Springtime | |
| Ellington Medley: Caravan / Rockin' In Rhythm / C Jam Blues / Solitude / Satin Doll / Caravan (reprise) | |
| On The Trail |
** also released on Pablo Live PACD-2308-224-2.
1980
Oscar Peterson - The Personal Touch Pablo Today 2312-113 1980
Clark Terry, trumpet, flugelhorn; Oscar Peterson, piano; Ed Bickert, guitar #1,2,5-7,9,12; Peter Leitch, guitar #3,4,8,10,11; Dave Young, bass; Jerry Fuller, drums.
McClear Place Studios, Toronto, Canada;
Manta Sounds Studios, Toronto, Canada, January 28, 29, and February 19, 1980
| 1. | Some Of These Days |
| 2. | I'll Never Smile Again |
| 3. | The Waltz I Blew For Yew |
| 4. | Swinging Shepherd Blues |
| 5. | The Wheels Of Life |
| 6. | Spinning Wheel |
| 7. | Summer's Going |
| 8. | The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise |
| 9. | You Needed Me |
| 10. | Theme For Celine |
| 11. | Sweethearts On Parade |
| 12. | Sometimes When We Touch |
| 13. | The Personal Touch |
** also released on Pablo Today 2312-135 in 1982, PACD-2312-135-2 in 1988.
Dizzy Gillespie - The Trumpet Summit Meets The Oscar Peterson Big 4 Pablo Today 2312-114 1980
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Freddie Hubbard, Clark Terry, trumpet, flugelhorn; Oscar Peterson, piano; Joe Pass, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Bobby Durham, drums.
Group IV Studios, Los Angeles, CA, March 10, 1980
| Daahoud | |
| Chicken Wings | |
| Just Friends | |
| The Champ |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-603, OJCCD-603-2.
Clark Terry, Freddie Hubbard, Dizzy Gillespie Plus Oscar Peterson - The Alternate Blues Pablo Today 2312-136 1982
same session.
Group IV Studios, Los Angeles, CA, March 10, 1980
| Alternate Blues: Alternate One | |
| Alternate Blues: Alternate Two | |
| Alternate Blues: Alternate Three | |
| Alternate Blues: Alternate Four | |
| Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams | |
| Ballad Medley: Here's That Rainy Day / Gypsy / If I Should Lose You |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-744-2 in 1992.
Oscar Peterson - Live At The Northsea Jazz Festival, The Hague, Holland, 1980 Pablo Live 2620-115 1981
Toots Thielemans, harmonica; Oscar Peterson, piano; Joe Pass, guitar; Niels Henning Orsted-Pedersen, bass.
North Sea Jazz Festival, The Hague, Holland, July 13, 1980
| Caravan | |
| Straight, No Chaser | |
| There Is No You | |
| Like Someone In Love | |
| You Stepped Out Of A Dream | |
| City Lights | |
| I'm Old Fashioned | |
| A Time For Love | |
| Bluesology | |
| Goodbye | |
| (There Is) No Greater Love |
1981
Oscar Peterson - A Royal Wedding Suite Pablo Today 2312-129 1981
Oscar Peterson, composer, producer; Rick Wilkins, arranger, conductor.
McClear Place Studios, Toronto, Canada, April 15, 1981;
De Lane Lea Music Centre, London, England, April 24 and 25, 1981
| Announcement | |
| London Gets Ready | |
| When Summer Comes | |
| It's On | |
| Heraldry | |
| Royal Honeymoon | |
| Jubilation | |
| Lady Di's Waltz | |
| Let The World Sing | |
| The Empty Cathedral |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-973-2 in 1998.
Oscar Peterson Trio - Nigerian Marketplace Pablo Live 2308-231 1982
Oscar Peterson, piano; Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, bass; Terry Clarke, drums.
Mountain Studios, Montreux, Switzerland, July 16, 1981
| Nigerian Marketplace | |
| Au Privave | |
| Nancy (With The Laughing Face) | |
| Medley: Misty / Waltz For Debby | |
| Cakewalk | |
| You Look Good To Me |
** also released on Pablo Live PACD-2308-231-2 in 1988.
Milt Jackson - Ain't But A Few Of Us Left Pablo 2310-873 1982
Milt Jackson, vibes; Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Grady Tate, drums.
Atlantic Studios, NYC, November 30, 1981
| Ain't But A Few Of Us Left | |
| Stuffy | |
| A Time For Love | |
| Body And Soul | |
| If I Should Lose You | |
| What Am I Here For |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-785-2 in 1993.
1982
The Oscar Peterson Big 4 In Japan '82 - Freedom Songbook Pablo Live 2640-101 1983
Oscar Peterson, piano; Joe Pass, guitar; Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, bass; Martin Drew, drums.
Shinjuku Koseinenkin Kaikan, Shibuya Public Hall, Tokyo, Japan, February 20 and 21, 1982
| 'Round Midnight | |
| Medley: Watch What Happens / Waltz For Debby | |
| Easy Living | |
| Move | |
| Medley: Hymn To Freedom / The Fallen Warrior | |
| Sweet Lorraine | |
| You Look Good To Me | |
| Now's The Time | |
| Future Child | |
| Mississauga Rattler | |
| Nigerian Marketplace | |
| Medley: Emily / Tenderly | |
| Night Child | |
| The Cakewalk |
** also released on Pablo Live 2PACD-2640-101-2 in 2001.
Oscar Peterson, Freddie Hubbard - Face To Face Pablo 2310-876 1982
Freddie Hubbard, trumpet; Oscar Peterson, piano; Joe Pass, guitar; Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, bass; Martin Drew, drums.
Group IV Studios, Los Angeles, CA, May 24, 1982
| All Blues | |
| Thermo | |
| Weaver Of Dreams | |
| Portrait Of Jennie | |
| Tippin' |
** also released on Pablo PACD-2310-876-2 in 1987. and on Freddie Hubbard, Oscar Peterson - Face To Face, Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-937-2 in 1997.
1983
Oscar Peterson, Milt Jackson - Two Of The Few Pablo 2310-881 1983
Milt Jackson, vibes; Oscar Peterson, piano.
RCA Studios, NYC, January 20, 1983
| Oh, Lady Be Good | |
| If I Had You | |
| Limehouse Blues | |
| Mister Basie | |
| Reunion Blues | |
| More Than You Know | |
| Just You, Just Me | |
| Here's Two Of The Few |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-689-2 in 1992.
Various Artists - "Return To Happiness" Jazz At The Philharmonic, Yoyogi National Stadium, Tokyo, 1983 Pablo Live 2620-117 1986
Harry Edison, Clark Terry, trumpet; Al Grey, J.J. Johnson, trombone; Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Joe Pass, guitar; Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, bass; Louis Bellson, drums.
Yoyogi National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan, October 28, 1983
| Sunday | |
| Undecided | |
| Spotlite |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Joe Pass, guitar; Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, bass; Martin Drew, drums.
| Peace | |
| Shining Hour | |
| Mississauga Rattler | |
| Alice In Wonderland | |
| City Lights | |
| Blues |
Harry Edison, Clark Terry, trumpet; Al Grey, J.J. Johnson, trombone; Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Joe Pass, guitar; Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, bass; Louis Bellson, drums; Ella Fitzgerald, vocal.
| Flying Home |
The Oscar Peterson Quartet - A Tribute To My Friends Pablo 2310-902 1984
Oscar Peterson, piano; Joe Pass, guitar; Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, bass; Martin Drew, drums.
Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA, November 8, 1983
| Blueberry Hill | |
| Sometimes I'm Happy | |
| Stuffy | |
| Birks' Works | |
| Cottontail | |
| Lover Man | |
| A Tisket, A Tasket | |
| Rockin' Chair | |
| Now's The Time |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-908-2 in 1996.
The Oscar Peterson Four - If You Could See Me Now Pablo 2310-918 1986
same personnel.
Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA, November 9, 1983
| Weird Blues | |
| If I Should Lose You | |
| On Danish Shore | |
| L'Impossible | |
| If You Could See Me Now | |
| Limehouse Blues |
** also released on Pablo PACD-2310-918-2 in 1987.
1985 (age 60)
Buddy De Franco Meets The Oscar Peterson Quartet - Hark Pablo 2310-915 1985
Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Oscar Peterson, piano; Joe Pass, guitar; Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, bass; Martin Drew, drums.
Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA, April 30, 1985
| All Too Soon | |
| Summer Me, Winter Me | |
| Llovisna (Light Rain) | |
| By Myself | |
| Joy Spring | |
| This Is All I Ask | |
| Hark | |
| Why Am I |
** also released on Buddy DeFranco Meets The Oscar Peterson Quartet - Hark, Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-867-2 in 1995.
1986
Oscar Peterson Live! Pablo 2310-940 1990
Oscar Peterson, piano; Joe Pass, guitar; David Young, bass; Martin Drew, drums.
Westwood Playhouse, Los Angeles, CA, November 12 and 14, 1986
| The Bach Suite: Allegro / Andante / Bach's Blues | |
| City Lights | |
| Medley: Perdido / Caravan |
** also released on Pablo PACD-2310-940-2 in 1990.
Oscar Peterson Live! Pablo PACD-2310-940-2 1990
same session.
Westwood Playhouse, Los Angeles, CA, November 12 and 14, 1986
| If You Only Knew |
** originally released on Pablo 2310-940 in 1990 + 1 bonus track.
Oscar Peterson - Time After Time Pablo PACD-2310-947-2 1991
Oscar Peterson, piano; Joe Pass, guitar; Dave Young, bass; Martin Drew, drums.
Westwood Playhouse, Los Angeles, CA, November 12 and 14, 1986
| Cool Walk | |
| Love Ballade | |
| Soft Winds | |
| Medley: Who Can I Turn To / Without A Song / Time After Time | |
| On The Trail |
Oscar Peterson + Harry Edison + Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson Pablo 2310-927 1987
Harry Edison, trumpet; Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson, alto sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Joe Pass, guitar; Dave Young, bass; Martin Drew, drums.
Ocean Way Recording, Los Angeles, CA, November 12, 1986
| Stuffy | |
| This One's For Jaws | |
| Everything Happens To Me | |
| Broadway | |
| Slooow Drag | |
| What's New | |
| Satin Doll |
** also released on Pablo PACD-2310-927-2 in 1987.
Benny Carter Meets Oscar Peterson Pablo 2310-926 1987
Benny Carter, alto sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Joe Pass, guitar; Dave Young, bass; Martin Drew, drums.
Ocean Way Recording, Los Angeles, CA, November 14, 1986
| Just Friends | |
| Sweet Lorraine | |
| Baubles, Bangles And Beads | |
| It's A Wonderful World | |
| If I Had You | |
| Whispering | |
| Some Kind Of Blues |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-870-2 in 1995.
1990
The Legendary Oscar Peterson Trio Encore At The Blue Note Telarc CD-83356
Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Bobby Durham, drums.
Blue Note, NYC, March 16-18, 1990
| Falling In Love With Love | |
| Here's That Rainy Day | |
| Medley: Goodbye, Old Girl / He Has Gone | |
| Gentle Waltz | |
| Billie's Bounce | |
| The More I See You | |
| I Wish On The Moon | |
| Cool Walk |
The Legendary Oscar Peterson Trio Live At The Blue Note Telarc CD-83304
same personnel.
Blue Note, NYC, March 16, 1990
| Introductions | |
| Honeysuckle Rose | |
| Let There Be Love | |
| Peace For South Africa | |
| Sushi | |
| Medley: I Remember You / A Child Is Born / Tenderly | |
| Sweet Georgia Brown | |
| Blues For Big Scotia |
The Legendary Oscar Peterson Trio Saturday Night At The Blue Note Telarc CD-83306
same personnel.
Blue Note, NYC, March 17, 1990
| Kelly's Blues | |
| Nighttime | |
| Medley: Love Ballade / If You Only Knew | |
| You Look Good To Me | |
| Old Folks | |
| Reunion Blues | |
| Song To Elitha |
The Legendary Oscar Peterson Trio Last Call At The Blue Note Telarc CD-83314
same personnel.
Blue Note, NYC, March 18, 1990
| Jim | |
| Yours Is My Heart Alone | |
| Medley: It Never Entered My Mind / Body And Soul | |
| Wheatland | |
| Medley: Our Waltz / Adagio / Bach's Blues | |
| March Past | |
| Blues Etude |
1994
Oscar Peterson, Itzhak Perlman - Side By Side Telarc CD-83341
Itzhak Perlman, violin; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Grady Tate, drums.
Mastersound Studios, NYC, April 11-13, 1994
| Blue Skies | |
| I Loves You, Porgy | |
| Dark Eyes | |
| Mack The Knife | |
| Why Think About Tomorrow | |
| Georgia On My Mind | |
| Yours Is My Heart Alone | |
| Stormy Weather | |
| Night Time | |
| Misty | |
| On The Trail | |
| Makin' Whoopee |
Ray Brown - Some Of My Best Friends Are... The Piano Players Telarc CD-83373 1995
Ray Brown, bass; featuring pianists: Oscar Peterson, piano; with Lewis Nash, drums.
Glenn Gould Hall, Toronto, Canada, November 18, 1994
| St. Tropez | |
| How Come You Do Me? |
1995 (age 70)
Oscar Peterson, Benny Carter, Clark Terry, Ray Brown - The More I See You Telarc CD-83370
Clark Terry, trumpet, flugelhorn; Benny Carter, alto sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Lorne Lofsky, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Lewis Nash, drums.
Toronto, Canada, January 15 and 16, 1995
| In A Mellow Tone | |
| Gee Baby, Ain't I Good To You | |
| On The Trail | |
| When My Dreamboat Comes Home | |
| Ron's Blues | |
| For All We Know | |
| Blues For Lisa | |
| Squatty Roo | |
| The More I See You |
An Oscar Peterson Christmas Telarc CD-83372
Jack Schantz, flugelhorn; Dave Samuels, vibes; Oscar Peterson, piano; Lorne Lofsky, guitar; Dave Young, bass; Jerry Fuller, drums; unidentified orchestra, Rick Wilkins, arranger, conductor.
January 15-16, May 23-24, June 23, and July 30, 1995
| God Rest Ye Merry, Gentleman | |
| What Child Is This | |
| Let It Snow | |
| White Christmas | |
| Jingle Bells | |
| I'll Be Home For Christmas | |
| Santa Claus Is Coming To Town | |
| O Little Town Of Bethlehem | |
| Christmas Waltz | |
| Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas | |
| Silent Night | |
| Winter Wonderland | |
| Away In A Manger | |
| O Christmas Tree |
1996
Oscar Peterson Meets Roy Hargrove And Ralph Moore Telarc CD-83399
Roy Hargrove, trumpet; Ralph Moore, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, bass; Lewis Nash, drums.
June 11 and 12, 1996
| Tin Tin Deo | |
| Rob Roy | |
| Blues For Stephane | |
| My Foolish Heart | |
| Cool Walk | |
| Ecstasy | |
| Just Friends | |
| Truffles | |
| She Has Gone | |
| North York |
Oscar Peterson - Oscar In Paris Telarc 2CD-83414
Oscar Peterson, piano; and others.
Salle Pleyel, Paris, France, June 25, 1996
| Falling In Love With Love | |
| Nighttime | |
| Tranquille | |
| Smudge | |
| Love Ballade | |
| Sushi |
same session.
| Kelly's Blues | |
| She Has Gone | |
| You Look Good To Me | |
| Peace | |
| Sweet Georgia Brown | |
| Here's That Rainy Day / We Will Love Again |
A Tribute To Oscar Peterson - Live At The Town Hall Telarc CD-83401
Roy Hargrove, flugelhorn #10; Clark Terry, flugelhorn, vocal #6, trumpet #13; Stanley Turrentine, tenor sax #9; Milt Jackson, vibes #4,5; Oscar Peterson, piano #1-7,9,10,12,13; Benny Green, piano #2,3; Herb Ellis, guitar #1-7,9,10,12,13; Ray Brown, bass #1-5; Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, bass #6,7,9,10,12,13; Lewis Nash, drums #1-7,9,10,12,13; Shirley Horn, vocal #7, piano, vocal #8; The Manhattan Transfer, vocal quartet #11,12.
Town Hall, NYC, October 1, 1996
| 1. | Anything Goes |
| 2. | Reunion Blues |
| 3. | If You Only Knew |
| 4. | Bag's Groove |
| 5. | Willow Weep For Me |
| 6. | Mumbles |
| 7. | I Can't Face The Music |
| 8. | Here's To Life |
| 9. | In A Mellow Tone |
| 10. | My Foolish Heart |
| 11. | The Duke Of Dubuque |
| 12. | (Get Your Kicks On) Route 66 |
| 13. | Mack The Knife |
1997
Oscar Peterson, Benny Green - Oscar And Benny Telarc CD-83406 1998
Benny Green, Oscar Peterson, piano; with Ray Brown, bass; Gregory Hutchinson, drums.
Manta Eastern Sound, Toronto, Canada, September 10 and 11, 1997
| For All We Know | |
| When Lights Are Low | |
| Yours Is My Heart Alone | |
| Here's That Rainy Day | |
| The More I See You | |
| Limehouse Blues | |
| Easy Does It | |
| Someday My Prince Will Come | |
| Scrapple From The Apple | |
| Jitterbug Waltz | |
| Barbara's Blues |
1998
Oscar Peterson, Ray Brown, Milt Jackson - The Very Tall Band Telarc CD-83443 1999
Milt Jackson, vibes; Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; with Karriem Riggins, drums.
Blue Note, NYC, November 24-26, 1998
| Ja-da | |
| SKJ | |
| I Remember Clifford | |
| When Summer Comes | |
| Blues For JR | |
| Nature Boy | |
| Sometimes I'm Happy | |
| Bass Solo Medley: Full Moon And Empty Arms / The Very Thought Of You / The Work Song | |
| Caravan |
Others
Oscar Peterson Plays Duke Ellington Pablo PACD-2310-966-2 1999
Oscar Peterson with Sam Jones, Louis Hayes, Bobby Durham, Clark Terry, Joe Pass, Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, Martin Drew, David Young, Dizzy Gillespie, Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, and the Duke Ellington Orchestra.
released 1999;
recorded between 1967 and 1986
| Main Stem | |
| In A Sentimental Mood | |
| Lady Of The Lavender Mist | |
| Don't Get Around Much Anymore | |
| Satin Doll | |
| Cotton Tail | |
| Medley: Perdido / Caravan | |
| I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good) | |
| Things Ain't What They Used To Be | |
| Take The "A" Train |
Oscar Peterson - The Composer Pablo PACD-2310-970-2 2001
Oscar Peterson with Joe Pass, Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, Louis Bellson, David Young, Martin Drew, and orchestra.
released 2001;
recorded between 1974 and 1986
| Jubilation | |
| Lady Di's Waltz | |
| Night Child | |
| L'Impossible | |
| City Lights | |
| The Bach Suite: Allegro | |
| If You Only Knew | |
| Hogtown Blues | |
| Place St. Henri |