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Night Train
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Artist(s)Oscar Peterson Trio
StudioPolygram Records
Release DateMay 20, 1997
UPC Code731452144027
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1 Audio CD, Usually ships in 24 hours, Extra tracks, Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered
 

About Oscar Peterson Trio - Night Train

This 1962 recording represents Oscar Peterson at his most commercially accommodating, yet his trio with Ray Brown and Ed Thigpen never fails to swing. The program includes such familiar melodies as the title track (which began life as Duke Ellington's "Happy Go Lucky Local"), "Georgia on My Mind," and "The Honeydripper." With the notable exception of the gospel-like original "Hymn to Freedom," most of the tracks clock in at around three minutes. This reissue contains several alternate takes that were wisely left off the original LP, including such unlikely jazz vehicles as "Volare" and "My Heart Belongs to Daddy." --Rick Mitchell Amazon.com essential recording

Tracks

  1. Happy-Go-Lucky Local (AKA 'Night Train')
  2. C-Jam Blues
  3. Georgia On My Mind
  4. Bags' Groove
  5. Moten Swing
  6. Easy Does It
  7. The Honeydripper
  8. Things Ain't What They Used To Be
  9. I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)
  10. Band Call
  11. Hymn To Freedom
  12. Happy-Go-Lucky Local (AKA 'Night Train') (Alternate Take)
  13. Volare
  14. My Heart Belongs To Daddy
  15. Moten Swing (Rehearsal Take)
  16. Now's The Time
  17. This Could Be The Start Of Something

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User Reviews

Average user review: 5.0 (51 reviews)

rating: 4 QuoteI Got Hooked!Quote
By making this album available at such a special price, Amazon got me to listen to a new group with a great historical reputation. Now I'll be looking for more classic jazz. I got hooked. August 31, 2008

rating: 5 QuoteMy new favorite pianistQuote
I was virtually unfamiliar with Oscar Peterson until Amazon made this album their MP3 Daily Deal. After hearing the clips, I had to buy it! Not since Art Tatum, have I heard a jazz pianist with such original movement and phrasing.

At times, he is almost minimalistic, playing a single note ("Duke's Place" melody on "C-Jam Blues"), then he jumps into some virtuosic rifts that will blow the mind of anyone who understands what he's doing.

The swing on every track is so natural and beautiful, that you almost forget that it's "irregular". The song selection is great. I adore this album! August 31, 2008

rating: 5 QuoteNight TrainQuote
One of the greatest trios in jazz history. Their improvisations are almost unbelievable. It blows me away every time I play it and that is often. June 14, 2008

rating: 5 QuoteSimply the bestQuote
Oscar simply was the best jazz pianist I had the pleasure of hearing and meeting. Thank goodness these recordings will last forever so generations of new born jazz fans will be able to enjoy the master of the piano. Simply the best! Gary Farr, Sky.fm radio host Solo Piano Channel June 12, 2008

rating: 5 QuoteOscar PetersonQuote
One of the truly great jazz pianists. A great mood leveler when you are stressed out. April 6, 2008

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