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, QC, 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, QC, 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, QC, Canada, April 3, 1946
| Blue Moon | |
| In A Little Spanish Town | |
| Time Is On My Hands | |
| China Boy |
same personnel.
Montreal, QC, 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, QC, 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, QC, Canada, December 15, 1947
| Oscar's Boogie | |
| Smiles | |
| Stairway To The Stars | |
| Poor Butterfly |
same personnel.
Montreal, QC, 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, QC, 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)
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 |
| 381-3 | Tenderly |
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 as Verve MGV-8080.
** also released on Verve MGV-2046.
Music By Oscar Peterson - Keyboard (Clef MGC-697)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Major Holley, bass.: same session.
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 as Verve MGV-8081.
** also released on Verve MGV-2047.
Oscar Peterson - Collates (Mercury MGC-110)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Major Holley, bass.
NYC, May 8, 1950
| 406-5 | Lover |
** also released on Clef MGC-110.
An Evening With Oscar Peterson (Clef MGC-698)
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, vocals; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, February 26, 1952
| 703-1 | Slow Down |
** also scheduled as Verve MGV-8082.
** also released on Verve MGV-2048.
Oscar Peterson - Dark Eyes / Nuages (Clef 89130x45)
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 as Clef 89130.
Oscar Peterson Plays Pretty #2 (Clef MGC-155)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass.
NYC, August, 1950
| 467-2 | That's My Weakness Now |
Norman Granz' Jazz Concert #1 (Norgran MGN-3501-2)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
"Carnegie Hall", NYC, September 16, 1950
| Gai | |
| Padovani |
** also released on Norgran MG JC-1. Verve MGV-8189-2 entitled "Various Artists - Midnight Jazz At Carnegie Hall".
1951
Nostalgic Memories By Oscar Peterson (Clef MGC-695)
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, vocals; 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, vocals; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.
Los Angeles, CA, December 6, 1953
| 1338-2 | You're Too Beautiful |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.
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 as Verve MGV-8079.
** also released on Verve MGV-2045.
Oscar Peterson - An Oscar For Peterson (ARS G-415)
Oscar Peterson, piano, vocals; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.
Los Angeles, CA, November 25, 1951
| 631-4 | Turtle Neck |
Oscar Peterson, piano, vocals; 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)
Oscar Peterson, piano, vocals; 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 |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.
Los Angeles, CA, circa December, 1952
| 949-5 | Streets Boogie |
| 950-1 | Booker T. Blues |
Oscar Peterson, piano, vocals; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.
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)
Oscar Peterson, piano, vocals; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.: same personnel.
Los Angeles, CA, November 25, 1951
| 634-6 | Love For Sale |
Oscar Peterson, piano, vocals; 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 released on Clef MGC-603.
Oscar Peterson 1951 (Just A Memory (Canadian) JAS 9501-2)
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)
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, vocals; 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)
Oscar Peterson, piano, vocals; 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 Verve MGV-8072 entitled "The Oscar Peterson Quartet #1".
Various Artists - Potpourri Of Jazz (Verve MGV-2032)
Oscar Peterson, piano, vocals; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums.: same session.
Los Angeles, CA, February 26, 1952
| 707-2 | Rough Ridin' |
The Vocal Styling Of Oscar Peterson - Romance (Verve MGV-2012)
Oscar Peterson, piano, vocals; 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, vocals; 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)
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. & 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 released on Clef MGC-609. Clef MGC-725 entitled "Night And Day". Clef MGC-5003; Verve MGV-8003 entitled "Charlie Parker And His Orchestra - Night And Day: The Genius Of Charlie Parker #1".
Songs By Billie Holiday - Solitude (Clef MGC-690)
Charlie Shavers, trumpet; Flip Phillips, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums; Billie Holiday, vocals.
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 |
Charlie Shavers, trumpet; Flip Phillips, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; J.C. Heard, drums; Billie Holiday, vocals.
Los Angeles, CA, April, 1952
| 784-1 | Everything I Have Is Yours |
| 785-4 | Love For Sale |
| 786-4 | Moonglow |
| 787-3 | Tenderly |
** also released on Verve MGV-8074.
** part of Verve VE-2-2503.
Billie Holiday - You Turned The Tables On Me / Easy To Love (Mercury 89003x45)
Charlie Shavers, trumpet; Flip Phillips, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums; Billie Holiday, vocals.
Radio Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, March 26, 1952
| 767-5 | You Turned The Tables On Me |
** originally released as Mercury 89003.
Various Artists - The Verve Collection (Verve (J) 70MJ-3234/37)
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)
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.
Billie Holiday - If The Moon Turns Green / Autumn In New York (Clef 89108x45)
Charlie Shavers, trumpet; Flip Phillips, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; J.C. Heard, drums; Billie Holiday, vocals.
Los Angeles, CA, April, 1952
| 788-1 | If The Moon Turns Green |
| 790-7 | Autumn In New York |
** originally released as Clef 89108.
Recital By Billie Holiday (Clef MGC-686)
Charlie Shavers, trumpet; Flip Phillips, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; J.C. Heard, drums; Billie Holiday, vocals.: same session.
Los Angeles, CA, April, 1952
| 788-2 | If The Moon Turns Green |
| 789-3 | (You Forgot To) 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, vocals.
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 | I Can't Face The Music |
Charlie Shavers, trumpet; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Ed Shaughnessy, drums; Billie Holiday, vocals.
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.
** part of Verve VE-2-2503.
Billie Holiday - (You Forgot To) Remember / I Can't Face The Music (Clef 89096x45)
Charlie Shavers, trumpet; Flip Phillips, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; J.C. Heard, drums; Billie Holiday, vocals.
Los Angeles, CA, April, 1952
| 789-2 | (You Forgot To) Remember |
** originally released as Clef 89096.
Oscar Peterson Plays Richard Rodgers (Clef MGC-624)
Oscar Peterson, piano, vocals; 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 |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.
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)
Oscar Peterson, piano, vocals; 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, vocals; 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 as Verve MGV-8078.
** also released on Verve MGV-2044.
Count Basie - Basie Jazz (Clef MGC-633)
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 & 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)
Joe Newman, trumpet; Paul Quinichette, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano, organ; Freddie Green, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Gus Johnson, drums; Billie Holiday, vocals.
NYC, July 27, 1952
| 843-6 | He's Funny That Way |
** originally released as Clef 89089.
Norman Granz' Jam Session #1 (Mercury MGC-601)
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, MGC-601, MGC-651; Verve MGV-8049.
** part of Verve VE-2-2508.
Norman Granz' Jam Session #2 (Mercury MGC-602)
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.: 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, MGC-602, MGC-652; Verve MGV-8050. Verve V-8486 entitled "Various Artists - Funky Blues".
** part of Verve VE-2-2508.
The President Plays With The Oscar Peterson Trio (Norgran MGN-1054)
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 |
| 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 Verve MGV-8144 entitled "The Pres-ident Plays With The Oscar Peterson Trio".
The President, Lester Young (Norgran MGN-1005)
Lester Young, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; J.C. Heard, drums.: 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 Norgran MGN-1093; Verve MGV-8181 entitled "Lester Swings Again".
Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic, Vol. 15 (Mercury MG VOL.15)
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, Part 1 & 2 |
| Seven Come Eleven |
** also released on Clef MG VOL.15. Verve MG VOL.8 entitled "Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic, Vol. 8".
Benny Carter And His Strings With The Oscar Peterson Quartet - Alone Together (Norgran MGN-1058)
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.
| 874-5 | Gone With The Wind |
| 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 Midnight |
| 879-3 | Alone Together |
| 880-4 | Bewitched |
| 881-6 | Cocktails For Two |
| 882-7 | Key Largo |
** also released on Verve MGV-8148.
Benny Carter - New Jazz Sounds: The Urbane Sessions (Verve 314 531 637-2)
Benny Carter, alto sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums; unidentified horns and strings, Joe Glover, arranger, conductor.: same session.
Reeves Sound Studios, NYC, September 19, 1952
| 878-1 | 'Round Midnight |
| 878-3 | - |
| 879-2 | Alone Together |
| 880-2 | Bewitched |
| 880-3 | - |
| 881-2 | Cocktails For Two |
| 881-3 | - |
| 881-5 | - |
| 882-6 | Key Largo |
| 882-? | - |
Oscar Peterson Plays Jerome Kern (Clef MGC-623)
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 |
Oscar Peterson, piano, vocals; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.
Los Angeles, CA, December 6, 1953
| 1337-3 | Yesterdays |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.
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)
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 released on Clef MGC-605.
Oscar Peterson Plays Irving Berlin (Mercury MGC-604)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.: 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 released on Clef MGC-604.
Oscar Peterson Plays Duke Ellington (Mercury MGC-606)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.: 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 released on Clef MGC-606.
Benny Carter And His Orchestra - Cosmopolite (Norgran MGN-1070)
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.
Benny Carter - Street Scene / Pick Yourself Up (Verve (J) DA-10)
Benny Carter, alto sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; J.C. Heard, drums.: 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)
Roy Eldridge, trumpet, vocals; 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 | Rockin' Chair |
| 1084-4 | Little Jazz |
** also released on Verve MGV-8088.
Fred Astaire - The Astaire Story #2 (Mercury MGC-1002 #2)
Charlie Shavers, trumpet; Flip Phillips, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano, celeste; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums; Fred Astaire, vocals, 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 released on Clef MGC-1002. Clef MGC-663 entitled "The Astaire Story, Vol. 2".
** part of Mercury MGC-1001/4.
Fred Astaire - The Astaire Story #1 (Mercury MGC-1001 #1)
Charlie Shavers, trumpet; Flip Phillips, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano, celeste; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums; Fred Astaire, vocals, tap dance.: 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 released on Clef MGC-1001. Clef MGC-662 entitled "The Astaire Story, Vol. 1".
** part of Mercury MGC-1001/4.
Fred Astaire - The Astaire Story #3 (Mercury MGC-1003 #3)
Charlie Shavers, trumpet; Flip Phillips, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano, celeste; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums; Fred Astaire, vocals, tap dance.: 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 released on Clef MGC-1003. Clef MGC-664 entitled "The Astaire Story, Vol. 3".
** part of Mercury MGC-1001/4.
Fred Astaire - The Astaire Story #4 (Mercury MGC-1004 #4)
Charlie Shavers, trumpet; Flip Phillips, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano, celeste; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums; Fred Astaire, vocals, tap dance.: 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 released on Clef MGC-1004. Clef MGC-665 entitled "The Astaire Story, Vol. 4".
** part of Mercury MGC-1001/4.
1953
Roy Eldridge And His Orchestra Featuring Oscar Peterson, Jo Jones - Dale's Wail (Clef MGC-705)
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.
Various Artists - Our Best (Clef MGC-639)
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 |
The Consummate Artistry Of Ben Webster (Norgran MGN-1001)
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 as Norgran MGN-1089.
** also released on Verve MGV-8020 entitled "King Of The Tenors".
Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic Hartford, 1953 (Pablo Live 2308-240)
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)
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.
Norman Granz' Jam Session #7 (Clef MGC-677)
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.: same session.
NYC, September 2, 1953
| 1281-3 | Blue Lou |
| 1282-3 | Just You, Just Me |
** also released on Verve MGV-8062.
Norman Granz' Jam Session #5 (Clef MGC-4005)
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.: same session.
NYC, September 2, 1953
| 1284-3 | Jammin' For Clef |
| 1285-2 | Rose Room |
** also released on Clef MGC-655; Verve MGV-8053.
The Lionel Hampton Quartet (Clef MGC-611)
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 | Air Mail Special |
| 1290-1 | Soft Winds |
The Lionel Hampton Quartet (Clef MGC-673)
Lionel Hampton, vibes; Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.: 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 Clef MGC-738; Verve MGV-8114 entitled "Hamp!".
Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic, Vol. 16 (Clef MG VOL.16)
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 Verve MG VOL.9 entitled "Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic, Vol. 9".
Various Artists - J.A.T.P. In Tokyo: Live At The Nichigeki Theatre 1953 (Verve (J) MV-9061/63)
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; J.C. Heard, drums.: Peterson plays, piano. J.C. Heard, drums; replaces Krupa.
"Nichigeki Theatre", Tokyo, Japan, November 4, 7 & 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, vocals.
| 1. | Perdido |
| 2. | After Hours Session |
** also released on Pablo Live 2620-104, 2PACD-2620-104-2.
Oscar Peterson Plays Vincent Youmans (Clef MGC-625)
Oscar Peterson, piano, vocals; 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 |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.
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)
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)
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 | It's The Talk Of The Town |
| 1370-1 | Siboney, Part 1 |
| 1371-2 | Siboney, Part 2 |
| 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.
1954
Lionel Hampton Plays Love Songs (Clef MGC-714)
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 |
** also released on Verve MGV-2018.
The Lionel Hampton Quintet (Clef MGC-628)
Lionel Hampton, vibes; Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.: 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 (Clef MGC-744)
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 |
** also released on Verve MGV-8117.
The Lionel Hampton Quartet/Quintet (Clef MGC-667)
Lionel Hampton, vibes; Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.: 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, vocals; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
NYC, September 15, 1954
| 1973-1 | China Boy |
The Lionel Hampton Quintet #2 (Clef MGC-642)
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)
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 | The Lady's In Love With You |
** also released on Clef MGC-740; Verve MGV-8116 entitled "The Flip Phillips Quintet - Rock With Flip".
Lionel Hampton - It's A Blue World / Flying Home (Clef 89128x45)
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 as Clef 89128.
Lionel Hampton Quintet - The High And The Mighty (Verve MGV-8228)
Lionel Hampton, vibes; Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.: same session.
NYC, September 13, 1954
| 1948-1 | The High And The Mighty |
Lionel Hampton, vibes, piano, vocals; 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)
Lionel Hampton, vibes; Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
NYC, September 13, 1954
| 1950-2 | Flying Home |
Lionel Hampton, vibes, piano, vocals; 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)
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, vocals; 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 (not released) (Verve MGV-8275)
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)
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 Verve MGV-2025 entitled "Love Songs By Benny Carter And His Orchestra - Moonglow".
New Jazz Sounds Featuring Benny Carter, Dizzy Gillespie, Bill Harris (Norgran MGN-1044)
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.
Little Jazz (Clef MGC-683)
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.
Lionel Hampton - Hamp's Boogie Woogie / A Foggy Day (Clef 89136x45)
Lionel Hampton, vibes, piano, vocals; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
NYC, September 15, 1954
| 1971-3 | Hamp's Boogie Woogie |
** originally released as Clef 89136.
Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic, Vol. 17 (Clef MG VOL.17)
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 Verve MG VOL.10 entitled "Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic, Vol. 10".
Various Artists - Giants Of Jazz (ARS G-401)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Louis Bellson, drums.
Los Angeles, CA, October 27, 1954
| 2012-3 | Air Mail Special |
Various Artists - Piano Interpretations (Norgran MGN-1036)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Louis Bellson, drums.: same session.
Los Angeles, CA, October 27, 1954
| 2014-1 | The Second Astaire Blues |
** also released on Verve MGV-8127.
Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie - Roy And Diz, Vol. 2 (Clef MGC-671)
Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocals; 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 | The Ballad Medley |
| 2021-1 | Blue Moon |
| 2025-6 | Limehouse Blues |
Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie - Roy And Diz (Clef MGC-641)
Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocals; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Louis Bellson, drums.: 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 With You |
Various Artists - Greatest Names In Jazz (Verve PR-2-3)
Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet, vocals; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Louis Bellson, drums.: 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)
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)
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 1 |
| 2033-1 | Stompin' At The Savoy, Part 2 |
** originally scheduled as Clef MGC-4006.
** also released on Verve MGV-8054.
Norman Granz' Jam Session #9 (Verve MGV-8196)
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.: same session.
NYC, October 30, 1954
| 2034-1 | Lullaby In Rhythm |
| 2035-1 | Funky Blues (No. 2) |
Various Artists - Alto Sax (Norgran MGN-1035)
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.
Down Beat Critics Poll Winners (not released) (Clef MGC-742)
Benny Carter, alto sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Bobby White, drums.: same session.
Los Angeles, CA, November 12, 1954
| 2045-1 | We'll Be Together Again |
Oscar Peterson Plays Harry Warren (Clef MGC-648)
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)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.: 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)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.: 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 | On The 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)
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 Verve MGV-2022 entitled "Buddy DeFranco And Oscar Peterson - The George Gershwin Song Book".
1955 (age 30)
Sing And Swing With Buddy Rich (Norgran MGN-1031)
Lee Castle, trumpet; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Louis Bellson, drums; Buddy Rich, vocals; unidentified strings, Howard Gibeling, director.
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
| 2346-1 | Ballad Medley |
The Exciting Battle J.A.T.P. Stockholm '55 (Pablo 2310-713)
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.
Ralph Burns Among The JATPs (Norgran MGN-1028)
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.
The Wailing Buddy Rich (Norgran MGN-1078)
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 |
** also released on Verve MGV-8168.
Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic, Vol. 18 (Clef MG VOL.18)
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 Clef MG VOL.11; Verve MG VOL.11 entitled "Norman Granz' Jazz At The Philharmonic, Volume #11".
Krupa And Rich (Clef MGC-684)
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 as Verve MGV-8400, V/V6-8400.
** also released on Verve MGV-8069.
Pres And Sweets (Norgran MGN-1043)
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 Verve MGV-8134 entitled "Pres & Sweets".
** part of Verve VE-2-2538.
The Complete Lester Young Studio Sessions On Verve (Verve 314 547 087-2)
Harry Edison, trumpet; Lester Young, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.: 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)
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)
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.
Oscar Peterson Plays Count Basie (Clef MGC-708)
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.
Ellis In Wonderland (Norgran MGN-1081)
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.
Toni Harper Sings - Toni (Verve MGV-2001)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Toni Harper, vocals.
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)
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)
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, vocals; 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)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.
"Stratford Shakespearean Festival", Stratford, ON, 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 |
** originally scheduled as Clef MGC-751.
Various Artists - Jazz At The Hollywood Bowl (Verve MGV-8231-2)
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)
Louis Armstrong, trumpet, vocals; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Buddy Rich, drums; Ella Fitzgerald, vocals.
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)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; John Poole, drums; Anita O'Day, vocals.
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 |
** originally scheduled as Verve MGV-2086.
** also released on ARS G-426 entitled "Anita Sings For Oscar".
Oscar Peterson, Gerald Wiggins - Sessions, Live (Calliope CAL 3001)
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)
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)
Stuff Smith, violin; Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums.
Glen Glenn Studios, Hollywood, 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 Studios, Hollywood, 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)
Stuff Smith, violin; Oscar Peterson, piano; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums.: same personnel.
Glen Glenn Studios, Hollywood, CA, March 7, 1957
| 20738-2 | In A Mellow Tone |
same personnel.
Glen Glenn Studios, Hollywood, CA, March 12, 1957
| 20750-3 | Heat Wave |
| 20751-1 | Body And Soul |
Oscar Peterson - Soft Sands (Verve MGV-2079)
Oscar Peterson, piano, vocals; 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)
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.
Stephane Grappelli And Stuff Smith (not released) (Verve MGV-8270)
Stephane Grappelli, Stuff Smith, violin; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Jo Jones, drums.: same session.
Studio Barclay, Paris, France, May 4, 1957
| 21120-2 | Mean To Me |
The Oscar Peterson Trio With Roy Eldridge, Sonny Stitt & Jo Jones At Newport (Verve MGV-8239)
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 Verve V6-8828 entitled "Oscar Peterson Trio With Sonny Stitt, Roy Eldridge, Jo Jones And The All Stars - The Newport Years, Volume III".
Ella And Louis Again, Volume Two (Verve MGV-4018)
Louis Armstrong, trumpet, vocals; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Louis Bellson, drums; Ella Fitzgerald, vocals.
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, vocals.
| 21139-3 | These Foolish Things |
| 21141-6 | Ill Wind |
Louis Armstrong, trumpet, vocals; 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, vocals; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Louis Bellson, drums; Ella Fitzgerald, vocals.
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)
Louis Armstrong, trumpet, vocals; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Louis Bellson, drums; Ella Fitzgerald, vocals.: 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, vocals.
| 21140-3 | Comes Love |
Louis Armstrong, trumpet, vocals; 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, vocals; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Louis Bellson, drums; Ella Fitzgerald, vocals.
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)
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)
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)
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)
Stan Getz, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.: 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)
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)
Louis Armstrong, trumpet, vocals; 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.
The Ben Webster Quintet - Soulville (Verve MGV-8274)
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 Verve VE-2-2536.
The Genius Of Coleman Hawkins (Verve MGV-8261)
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.
The Complete Gerry Mulligan Meets Ben Webster Sessions (Verve 314 539 055-2)
Coleman Hawkins, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums.: 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)
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.
Coleman Hawkins And Confreres (Verve MGV-8346)
Coleman Hawkins, Ben Webster, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums.: same session.
Capitol Tower, Los Angeles, CA, October 16, 1957
| 21765-2 | Maria |
** also released on Verve MGVS-6110.
Ben Webster/Coleman Hawkins - Tenor Giants (Verve VE-2-2520)
Coleman Hawkins, Ben Webster, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums.: 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)
Ben Webster, tenor sax #1,3-5; Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Alvin Stoller, drums; Ella Fitzgerald, vocals.
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 Verve MGV-4010-4.
Ella Fitzgerald At The Opera House (Verve MGV-8264)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Jo Jones, drums; Ella Fitzgerald, vocals.
"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, vocals.
"Shrine Auditorium", Los Angeles, CA, October 25, 1957
| Stompin' At The Savoy | |
| Oh, Lady Be Good |
** also released on Verve MGVS-6026.
Stan Getz And J.J. Johnson At The Opera House (mono) (Verve MGV-8265)
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. Verve 825 100-1 entitled "The Stan Getz And J.J. Johnson Set 1957 - Jazz At The Philharmonic".
The Stan Getz And J.J. Johnson Set 1957 - Jazz At The Philharmonic (Verve 825 100-1)
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 as Verve MGV-8265 entitled "Stan Getz And J.J. Johnson At The Opera House (mono)" + 2 bonus tracks.
The JATP All-Stars At The Opera House (Verve MGV-8267)
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, V/V6-8489.
Lester Young - Carnegie Blues: Jazz At The Philharmonic (Verve 825 101-1)
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)
Roy Eldridge, trumpet; J.J. Johnson, trombone; Stan Getz, Coleman Hawkins, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Connie Kay, drums; Ella Fitzgerald, vocals.
"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)
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 released on Verve MGVS-6069, V-8482.
Stan Getz And J.J. Johnson At The Opera House (stereo) (Verve MGVS-6027)
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.
Ella Fitzgerald - Stompin' At The Savoy, Part 1 & 2 (Verve 89187x45)
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, vocals.
"Shrine Auditorium", Los Angeles, CA, October 25, 1957
| 22517 | Stompin' At The Savoy, Part 1 |
| 22518 | Stompin' At The Savoy, Part 2 |
** originally released as Verve 89187.
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)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.: 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, vocals.
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)
Jerome Richardson, flute; Oscar Peterson, piano, organ; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Osie Johnson, drums.
NYC, February 27 & 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)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.
"Concertgebouw", Amsterdam, Netherlands, 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)
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)
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 as Marshmallow (J) MMEX-151-LP.
On The Town With The Oscar Peterson Trio (Verve MGV-8287)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.
"Town Tavern Club", Toronto, ON, 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.
Oscar Peterson, Leroy Vinnegar - Sessions, Live (Calliope CAL 3007)
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)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Gene Gammage, drums.
Universal Recording, Chicago, IL, November 20 & 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, V/V6-8581.
1959
Sonny Stitt Sits In With The Oscar Peterson Trio (Verve MGV-8344)
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.
A Jazz Portrait Of Frank Sinatra By The Oscar Peterson Trio (Verve MGV-8334)
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 released on Verve MGVS-6071.
The Jazz Soul Of Oscar Peterson (Verve MGV-8351)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.: 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 as Verve MGVS-6116.
** also released on Verve MGVS-68351.
Oscar Peterson Plays The Duke Ellington Song Book (Verve MGV-2055)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.: 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.
Oscar Peterson Plays The George Gershwin Song Book (Verve MGV-2054)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.: 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.
Oscar Peterson Plays The Richard Rodgers Song Book (Verve MGV-2057)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.: 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.
Oscar Peterson Plays The Jerome Kern Song Book (Verve MGV-2056)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.: 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.
Oscar Peterson Plays The Cole Porter Song Book (Verve MGV-2052)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.: 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.
Oscar Peterson Plays The Harry Warren And Vincent Youmans Song Books (Verve MGV-2059)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.: 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.
Oscar Peterson Plays The Irving Berlin Song Book (Verve MGV-2053)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.: 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.
Oscar Peterson Plays The Harold Arlen Song Book (Verve MGV-2060)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.: 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.
Oscar Peterson Plays The Jimmy McHugh Song Book (Verve MGV-2061)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.: 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.
Oscar Peterson Plays Porgy & Bess (Verve MGV-8340)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.: 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 released on Verve MGVS-6098, MGVS-68340.
Swinging Brass With The Oscar Peterson Trio (Verve MGV-8364)
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, MGVS-68364.
The Oscar Peterson Collection (Verve 2-V6S-8810)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums; unidentified orchestra, Russell Garcia, arranger, conductor.: 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)
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.
** part of Verve VE-2-2536.
1960
The Oscar Peterson Trio - Fiorello (Verve MGV-8366)
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, MGVS-68366.
Oscar Peterson Trio Live At CBC Studios 1960 (Just A Memory (Canadian) JAS 9507-2)
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)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.
"Concertgebouw", Amsterdam, Netherlands, 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 as Fondamenta (F) FON-1604023 + 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)
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)
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 Verve 314 531 766-2.
Oscar Peterson Trio - The London House Sessions (Verve 314 531 766-2)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.: 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 contents as Verve V/V6-8420 + V/V6-8480 + V/V6-8660 + V/V6-8681 + 23 bonus tracks.
Oscar Peterson, Ray Brown, Ed Thigpen - The Trio (Verve V/V6-8420)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.: 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.
** part of Verve 314 531 766-2.
Oscar Peterson - Put On A Happy Face (Verve V/V6-8660)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.: 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 Verve 314 531 766-2.
Oscar Peterson, Ray Brown, Ed Thigpen - The Sound Of The Trio (Verve V/V6-8480)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.: 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.
** part of Verve 314 531 766-2.
Oscar Peterson - Billy Boy / Yours Is My Heart Alone (Verve VK-10268)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.: 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)
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)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.
NYC, January 24 & 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)
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)
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)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.: same personnel.
Los Angeles, CA, December 15 & 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)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums; Bill Henderson, vocals.
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 - Hallelujah Time / Hymn To Freedom (Verve VK-10302)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.
NYC, August 3, 1963
| 63VK531 | Hallelujah Time |
| 63VK532 | Hymn To Freedom |
Oscar Peterson & Nelson Riddle (Verve V/V6-8562)
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)
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 15178)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.: same personnel.
Hans Georg Brunner-Schwer Studio, Villingen, West Germany, May, 1964
| At Long Last Love | |
| Easy Walker | |
| Tin Tin Deo | |
| I've Got A Crush On You | |
| A Foggy Day | |
| Like Someone In Love |
** also released on MPS/BASF (G) CRM 668, 21 20668-8. Prestige PR 7690 entitled "Easy Walker".
The Oscar Peterson Trio In Tokyo 1964 (Pablo (J) VDJ-25008)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.: 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) MCD 050-2)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.: 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)
Clark Terry, flugelhorn, trumpet #1-4,6-9, vocals #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, (J) 195J-14.
Oscar Peterson - Canadiana Suite (Limelight LM-82010)
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, (J) 195J-15.
The Oscar Peterson Trio - We Get Requests (Verve V/V6-8606)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.: 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)
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.
Hans Georg Brunner-Schwer Studio, 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.
Hans Georg Brunner-Schwer Studio, 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.
Hans Georg Brunner-Schwer Studio, Villingen, West Germany, October 30, 1968
| Never Say Yes | |
| It's Impossible | |
| My Romance |
Various Artists - I/We Had A Ball (Limelight LM-82002)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.
NYC, May 18, 1965
| Coney Island U.S.A. |
** also released on Limelight LS-86002.
The Oscar Peterson Trio - Eloquence (Limelight LM-82023)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Ed Thigpen, drums.: 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, (J) 195J-16.
Oscar Peterson - With Respect To Nat (Limelight LM-82029)
Oscar Peterson, piano, vocals #1-6, piano #7; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass.
Los Angeles, CA, October 28, 1965
| 1. 35908 | What Can I Say After I Say I'm Sorry |
| 2. 35909 | Gee Baby, Ain't I Good To You |
| 3. 35910 | Straighten Up And Fly Right |
| 4. 35911 | It's Only A Paper Moon |
| 5. 35912 | Sweet Lorraine |
| 6. 35913 | Little Girl |
| 7. 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, piano; Oscar Peterson, piano, vocals; 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, LM-82035, LS-86035, (J) 195J-17; Universal (J) UCCM-9129.
Oscar Peterson - Girl Talk (MPS (G) MPS 15179)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.
Hans Georg Brunner-Schwer Studio, Villingen, West Germany, late 1965
| Robbins' Nest |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Sam Jones, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.
Hans Georg Brunner-Schwer Studio, Villingen, West Germany, November, 1966
| I'm In The Mood For Love |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Sam Jones, bass; Bobby Durham, drums.
Hans Georg Brunner-Schwer Studio, Villingen, West Germany, November, 1967
| On A Clear Day | |
| Girl Talk |
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.
Hans Georg Brunner-Schwer Studio, Villingen, West Germany, April, 1968
| Medley: I Concentrate On You / Moon River |
** also released on MPS/BASF (G) CRM 669, 21 20669-6. Prestige PR 7649 entitled "Oscar Peterson Plays For Lovers".
Oscar Peterson - Blues Etude (Limelight LM-82039)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.: same personnel.
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, (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)
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, (J) 195J-19, (J) PHCE-6004.
1967
Various Artists - The Greatest Jazz Concert In The World (Pablo 2625-704)
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, vocals; 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 15180)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Sam Jones, bass; Bobby Durham, drums.
Hans Georg Brunner-Schwer Studio, Villingen, West Germany, 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, 21 20670-1; Pausa PR 7080. Prestige PR 7620 entitled "The Great Oscar Peterson On Prestige!".
Oscar Peterson - Mellow Mood (MPS (G) MPS 15221)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Sam Jones, bass; Bobby Durham, drums.: same session.
Hans Georg Brunner-Schwer Studio, Villingen, West Germany, 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 15222)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Sam Jones, bass; Bobby Durham, drums.: same session.
Hans Georg Brunner-Schwer Studio, Villingen, West Germany, 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 - My Favorite Instrument (MPS (G) MPS 15181)
Oscar Peterson, piano.
Hans Georg Brunner-Schwer Studio, 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, 21 20671-8; Pausa PR 7069. Prestige PR 7595 entitled "Soul-O!".
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, QC, 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)
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 15251)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Sam Jones, bass; Bobby Durham, drums; unidentified orchestra, Claus Ogerman, arranger, conductor.
Hans Georg Brunner-Schwer Studio, 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 15262)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Sam Jones, bass; Bobby Durham, drums.
Hans Georg Brunner-Schwer Studio, Villingen, West Germany, November 5 & 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)
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 15275)
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 15297)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Jiri Mraz, bass; Ray Price, drums.
Hans Georg Brunner-Schwer Studio, 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)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Jiri Mraz, bass; Ray Price, drums.: same session.
Hans Georg Brunner-Schwer Studio, 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.
Hans Georg Brunner-Schwer Studio, 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.
Hans Georg Brunner-Schwer Studio, 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, vocals.
Hans Georg Brunner-Schwer Studio, 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.
Hans Georg Brunner-Schwer Studio, 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)
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.
Oscar Peterson - Solo (Pablo PACD-2310-975-2)
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, Netherlands, 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)
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 Pablo 2PACD-2625-702-2.
Oscar Peterson - History Of An Artist, Vol. 2 (Pablo 2310-895)
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 Pablo 2PACD-2625-702-2.
1973
Oscar Peterson - Stephane Grappelli, Vol. 1 (America (F) 30 AM 6129)
Stephane Grappelli, violin; Oscar Peterson, piano; Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Paris, France, February 22 & 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)
Stephane Grappelli, violin; Oscar Peterson, piano; Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.: same session.
Paris, France, February 22 & 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)
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. Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-992-2 entitled "Peterson/Pass/Pedersen - The Trio".
The Oscar Peterson Trio - The Good Life (Pablo Live 2308-241)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Joe Pass, guitar; Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, bass.: 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, OJCCD-627-2.
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)
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.
Oscar Peterson & Dizzy Gillespie (Pablo 2310-740)
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Oscar Peterson, piano.
Advision Studios, London, England, November 28 & 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.
Oscar Peterson And The Trumpet Kings - Jousts (Pablo 2310-817)
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Oscar Peterson, piano.: same session.
Advision Studios, London, England, November 28 & 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.
Count Basie Encounters Oscar Peterson - "Satch" And "Josh" (Pablo 2310-722)
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. Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-959-2 entitled "Count Basie Encounters Oscar Peterson - Satch And Josh".
Basie And Friends (Pablo 2310-925)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Count Basie, piano, organ; Freddie Green, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Louie Bellson, drums.: 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.
Basie And Friends (Pablo PACD-2310-925-2)
Count Basie, Oscar Peterson, piano; John Heard, bass; Louis Bellson, drums.
Group IV Studios, Los Angeles, CA, February 21, 1978
| Sweet Lorraine |
** originally released as Pablo 2310-925 + 1 bonus track.
Peterson & Pass & Brown - The Giants (Pablo 2310-796)
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 Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-858-2 entitled "Oscar Peterson, Joe Pass, Ray Brown - The Giants".
Oscar Peterson & Roy Eldridge (Pablo 2310-739)
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 Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-727-2 entitled "Oscar Peterson And Roy Eldridge".
Oscar Peterson & Harry Edison (Pablo 2310-741)
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.
1975 (age 50)
Oscar Peterson Et Joe Pass A Salle Pleyel (Pablo 2625-705)
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)
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.
Ella And Oscar (Pablo 2310-759)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Ray Brown, bass #6-9; Ella Fitzgerald, vocals.
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.
Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie, Oscar Peterson, Ray Brown, Ray Brown, Mickey Roker - Jazz Maturity... Where It's Coming From (Pablo 2310-816)
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 Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-807-2 entitled "Roy Eldridge, Oscar Peterson, Dizzy Gillespie - Jazz Maturity".
Roy Eldridge - Happy Time (Pablo 2310-746)
Roy Eldridge, trumpet, vocals; 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, OJCCD-628-2.
Oscar Peterson & Jon Faddis (Pablo 2310-743)
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.
Zoot Sims And The Gershwin Brothers (Pablo 2310-744)
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, OJCCD-444-2.
Zoot Sims And The Gershwin Brothers (Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-444-2)
Zoot Sims, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Joe Pass, guitar; George Mraz, bass; Grady Tate, drums.: same session.
RCA Studios, NYC, June 6, 1975
| They Can't Take That Away From Me |
** originally released as Pablo 2310-744 + 1 bonus track.
Peterson 6 (Pablo 2310-747)
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 Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-931-2 entitled "The Oscar Peterson Big 6 At Montreux".
Various Artists - The Montreux Collection (Pablo 2625-707)
Toots Thielemans, harmonica; Milt Jackson, vibes; Oscar Peterson, piano; Joe Pass, guitar; Niels Pedersen, bass; Louis Bellson, drums.: 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)
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 Original Jazz Classics OJC-445, OJCCD-445-2 entitled "Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie, Clark Terry - The Trumpet Kings At Montreux".
Jackson (Pablo 2310-753)
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 Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-884-2 entitled "The Milt Jackson Big 4 At The Montreux Jazz Festival 1975".
Zoot Sims And Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis - The Tenor Giants Featuring Oscar Peterson (Pablo PACD-2310-969-2)
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)
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 Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-829-2 entitled "Oscar Peterson And Joe Pass - Porgy And Bess".
1977
Roy Eldridge 4 - Montreux '77 (Pablo Live 2308-203)
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, OJCCD-373-2.
Oscar Peterson Jam - Montreux '77 (Pablo Live 2308-208)
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, OJCCD-378-2.
Various Artists - The Jam Sessions - Montreux '77 (Pablo Live 2620-105)
Dizzy Gillespie, Clark Terry, trumpet; Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, tenor sax; Oscar Peterson, piano; Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, bass; Bobby Durham, drums.: 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)
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.: 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 Original Jazz Classics OJC-380, OJCCD-380-2 entitled "The Pablo All-Stars Jam - Montreux '77".
Oscar Peterson And The Bassists - Montreux '77 (Pablo Live 2308-213)
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, OJCCD-383-2.
Eddie 'Lockjaw' Davis 4 - Montreux '77 (Pablo Live 2308-214)
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 Original Jazz Classics OJC-384, OJCCD-384-2 entitled "Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis 4 - Montreux '77".
Oscar Peterson And Count Basie - Satch And Josh.....Again (Pablo 2310-802)
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. Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-960-2 entitled "Oscar Peterson & Count Basie - Satch And Josh....Again".
1978
Count Basie & Oscar Peterson - Night Rider (Pablo 2310-843)
Count Basie, piano, organ; Oscar Peterson, acoustic, electric piano; John Heard, bass; Louie Bellson, drums.
Group IV Studios, Los Angeles, CA, February 21 & 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.
Count Basie Meets Oscar Peterson - The Timekeepers (Pablo 2310-896)
Count Basie, Oscar Peterson, piano; John Heard, bass; Louie Bellson, drums.
Group IV Studios, Los Angeles, CA, February 21 & 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.
Yessir, That's My Baby (Pablo 2310-923)
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 Pablo PACD-2310-923-2 entitled "Count Basie, Oscar Peterson - Yessir, That's My Baby".
Sarah Vaughan - How Long Has This Been Going On? (Pablo 2310-821)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Joe Pass, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Louie Bellson, drums; Sarah Vaughan, vocals.
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.
Sarah Vaughan - Linger Awhile: Live At Newport And More (Pablo Today PACD-2312-144-2)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Joe Pass, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Louie Bellson, drums; Sarah Vaughan, vocals.: 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)
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.
Oscar Peterson, Louis Bellson, John Heard - The London Concert - Royal Festival Hall, 1978 (Pablo Live 2620-111)
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.
1979
Oscar Peterson - Original Score From The Silent Partner (Pablo Today 2312-103)
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)
Clark Terry, trumpet, flugelhorn, vocals; Chris Woods, alto sax, flute; Oscar Peterson, piano; Victor Sproles, bass; Billy Hart, drums; Johnny Hartman, vocals.
NYC, March 15 & 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)
Oscar Peterson, acoustic, electric piano; Joe Pass, guitar; Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, bass; Louis Bellson, drums.
Sounds Interchange Studios, Toronto, ON, Canada, April 11 & 12, 1979
| Solar Winds | |
| Dancin' Feet | |
| Soliloquy (Blues For Dr. John) | |
| Night Child | |
| Charlie | |
| Teenager |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-1030-2.
Oscar Peterson + Stephane Grappelli + Joe Pass + Mickey Roker + Niels Henning Orsted-Pedersen - Skol (Pablo Live 2308-232)
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 Original Jazz Classics OJC-496, OJCCD-496-2 entitled "Oscar Peterson + Stephane Grappelli + Joe Pass + Mickey Roker + Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen - Skol".
Oscar Peterson - Digital At Montreux (Pablo Live 2308-224)
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)
Clark Terry, trumpet, flugelhorn; Oscar Peterson, piano, vocals; 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, ON, Canada;
Manta Sounds Studios, Toronto, ON, Canada, January 28 & 29 & 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, PACD-2312-135-2.
Dizzy Gillespie - The Trumpet Summit Meets The Oscar Peterson Big 4 (Pablo Today 2312-114)
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)
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Freddie Hubbard, Clark Terry, trumpet, flugelhorn; Oscar Peterson, piano; Joe Pass, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Bobby Durham, drums.: 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.
Oscar Peterson - Live At The Northsea Jazz Festival, The Hague, Holland, 1980 (Pablo Live 2620-115)
Toots Thielemans, harmonica; Oscar Peterson, piano; Joe Pass, guitar; Niels Henning Orsted-Pedersen, bass.
"North Sea Jazz Festival", The Hague, Netherlands, 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)
Oscar Peterson, composer, producer; Rick Wilkins, arranger, conductor.
McClear Place Studios, Toronto, ON, Canada, April 15, 1981;
De Lane Lea Music Centre, London, England, April 24 & 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.
Oscar Peterson Trio - Nigerian Marketplace (Pablo Live 2308-231)
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.
Milt Jackson - Ain't But A Few Of Us Left (Pablo 2310-873)
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.
1982
The Oscar Peterson Big 4 In Japan '82 - Freedom Songbook (Pablo Live 2640-101)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Joe Pass, guitar; Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, bass; Martin Drew, drums.
"Shinjuku Koseinenkin Kaikan", "Shibuya Public Hall", Tokyo, Japan, February 20 & 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.
Oscar Peterson, Freddie Hubbard - Face To Face (Pablo 2310-876)
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. Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-937-2 entitled "Freddie Hubbard, Oscar Peterson - Face To Face".
1983
Oscar Peterson, Milt Jackson - Two Of The Few (Pablo 2310-881)
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.
Various Artists - "Return To Happiness" Jazz At The Philharmonic, Yoyogi National Stadium, Tokyo, 1983 (Pablo Live 2620-117)
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, vocals.
| Flying Home |
The Oscar Peterson Quartet - A Tribute To My Friends (Pablo 2310-902)
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.
The Oscar Peterson Four - If You Could See Me Now (Pablo 2310-918)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Joe Pass, guitar; Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, bass; Martin Drew, drums.: 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.
1985 (age 60)
Buddy De Franco Meets The Oscar Peterson Quartet - Hark (Pablo 2310-915)
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 Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-867-2 entitled "Buddy DeFranco Meets The Oscar Peterson Quartet - Hark".
1986
Oscar Peterson Live! (Pablo 2310-940)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Joe Pass, guitar; David Young, bass; Martin Drew, drums.
"Westwood Playhouse", Los Angeles, CA, November 12 & 14, 1986
| The Bach Suite: Allegro / Andante / Bach's Blues | |
| City Lights | |
| Medley: Perdido / Caravan |
** also released on Pablo PACD-2310-940-2.
Oscar Peterson Live! (Pablo PACD-2310-940-2)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Joe Pass, guitar; David Young, bass; Martin Drew, drums.: same session.
"Westwood Playhouse", Los Angeles, CA, November 12 & 14, 1986
| If You Only Knew |
** originally released as Pablo 2310-940 + 1 bonus track.
Oscar Peterson - Time After Time (Pablo PACD-2310-947-2)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Joe Pass, guitar; Dave Young, bass; Martin Drew, drums.
"Westwood Playhouse", Los Angeles, CA, November 12 & 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)
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.
Benny Carter Meets Oscar Peterson (Pablo 2310-926)
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.
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)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Bobby Durham, drums.: 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)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Bobby Durham, drums.: 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)
Oscar Peterson, piano; Herb Ellis, guitar; Ray Brown, bass; Bobby Durham, drums.: 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)
Ray Brown, bass; featuring pianists: Oscar Peterson, piano; with Lewis Nash, drums.
Glenn Gould Hall, Toronto, ON, 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, ON, Canada, January 15 & 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 & 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 & 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, vocals #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, vocals #7, piano, vocals #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)
Benny Green, Oscar Peterson, piano; with Ray Brown, bass; Gregory Hutchinson, drums.
Manta Eastern Sound, Toronto, ON, Canada, September 10 & 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)
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 Trio And Buddy DeFranco Quartet 1953 Live (Jazz Band (E) EBCD 2111-2)
Buddy DeFranco, clarinet; Oscar Peterson, piano; and others.
"The Blue Note", Chicago, IL, May, 1953
| unknown titles |
Oscar Peterson Plays Duke Ellington (Pablo PACD-2310-966-2)
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 & 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)
Oscar Peterson with Joe Pass, Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, Louis Bellson, David Young, Martin Drew, and orchestra.
released 2001;
recorded between 1974 & 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 |