Guitarist
Joe Pass and bassist
Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen both play well on these live performances, but the reason to acquire this set is for the remarkable
Oscar Peterson. The pianist brilliantly investigates several jazz styles on "Blues Etude" (including stride and boogie-woogie), plays exciting versions of his "Chicago Blues" and "Easy Listening Blues," tears into "Secret Love," and shows honest emotion on "Come Sunday."
Peterson really flourished during his years with
Norman Granz's Pablo label, and this was one of his finest recordings of the period. ~ Scott Yanow