The Oscar Peterson Trio - Exclusively for My Friends: The Lost Tapes

Tears of sorrow mingled with tears of joy as Oscar Peterson fans realized that the keyboard genius, who had just recovered his health, was still capable of amazing them all, although he had obviously forfeited some of his past vitality. This may well have induced MPS - the label with whom Oscar Peterson himself claimed to have made his best recordings - to search their archives for lost tapes from Peterson's heydey. A number of previously unreleased recordings were discovered, which had been taped "exclusively for my friends" in the private studio in Villingen, 1965-1968.
The electric atmosphere of these live sessions before a mere handful of listeners proves once again just how at home the musicians felt in the Black Forest villa - as is borne out by the fact that Peterson's usual trio formation alternated with his stand-in musicians of Sam Jones on the bass and Bobby Durham on the drums.
And now, exclusively for all jazz fans, these amazing tracks are available for the first time on an LP filled with glorious sound. Whether longtime collector or jazz newcomer, one thing is certain: This album belongs in every collection!

1. Gravy Waltz

2. Three O'Clock in the Morning

3. Squeaky's Blues

4. Tenderly

5. I Will Wait for You

6. Let's Fall in Love

7. Put on a Happy Face

8. Stella by Starlight

9. Moanin'

10. Never Say Yes

11. It's Impossible

12. My Romance

Customer Reviews (4.67 Stars) 3 person(s) rated this product.

A Must Have Record for your Collection posted on 11/16/2022 5 Stars Reviewer: Andy Rogulich I own quite a few Oscar Peterson recordings on vinyl, and this one is a must have for those who love '60s jazz. Extremely well recorded and a sheer joy to listen to the entire album.

Better than expected posted on 03/02/2007 4 Stars I was expecting old tapes, and finaly got myself listening to clear recording. Very good!

Beyond Just Jazz: It's Great Music-making! posted on 02/25/2007 5 Stars Reviewer: Dave Schwan I bought this LP for my best friend's birthday. He was elated when he opened it, not just because it was by Oscar Peterson, but because it was an LP. It was just as enjoyable to admire the superb pressing as it was to listen to the music itself! This LP is part of the series called "Exclusively for my Friends" which Peterson recorded in Europe. The series is available on SACD, but the LP pressings are something to treasure.

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