Oscar Peterson Trio at Straford Shakespearan Festival
swimmer | 02/08/2008
(4 out of 5 stars)
"A great recording. I own the LP. Something happened in remastering to CD, as I don't recall a strange sound on the LP that I hear on the Cd."
Swing & Variety
Rodolfo Romanach-suarez | Puerto Rico | 03/05/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"There's swing, romance & melody. There's lots of variety in the live recording. Peterson's wonderful swing is present, but on the other hand there is Daisy's Dream, which is not typical of these musicians's music and is definitely one of the highlights. Quite enjoyable, a great way for relaxing at home or with friends."
All-time great
Jim Grodnik | Brevard, North Carolina | 05/22/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is one of the great small-group recordings of all time. Three great musicians meld into a unit that's way more than the sum of its parts. They swing like crazy -- and without a drummer. Oscar Peterson is at the top of his game. I recommend this CD without reservations.
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Perhaps the best small group piano album ever
George M. Lady | Hainesport, NJ USA | 10/02/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Is it really possible for an album to be "best?" Maybe not, but if so, the Peterson Trio at the Stratford Festival is a good candidate for such. The performance was in 1956 and I bought the ablum while still in high school. I wore out several LP's and now have several CD's, just in case one gets lost or damaged. Peterson must stand as the premier pianist of his time, rivaled (and on some days surpased) only by Erroll Garner. If there is such a person as the best base player ever, it could well be Ray Brown. Herb Ellis nicely fills out the trio and has a major role in maintaining the driving style of this small, drumless group.
This is a must buy for anyone with any ambition to collect jazz.