{"product_id":"oscar-peterson-my-favorite-instrument","title":"Oscar Peterson – My Favorite Instrument","description":"\u003ch4\u003eOscar Peterson – My Favorite Instrument\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecorded in April 1968 at Hans Georg Brunner-Schwer's private studio in Villingen, West Germany, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy Favorite Instrument\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one of the most intimate and revealing recordings in Oscar Peterson's remarkable catalogue. Released by MPS as the fourth volume of the acclaimed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExclusively For My Friends\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, it is particularly notable as Peterson's first full album of unaccompanied solo piano.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithout a rhythm section or other musicians alongside him, Peterson is completely free to explore the melodies, harmonies and rhythms of nine carefully chosen standards. The album opens with George and Ira Gershwin's \"Someone To Watch Over Me\", before moving into the energetic \"Perdido\" and an expansive interpretation of \"Body And Soul\". The performances reveal both Peterson's extraordinary technical ability and his sensitivity as a solo pianist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Perdido\" is one of the album's most exhilarating performances, with Peterson attacking the tune with the rhythmic intensity and dazzling runs for which he was famous. \"Bye, Bye Blackbird\" becomes an extended showcase for improvisation, while the much shorter \"Lulu's Back In Town\" demonstrates his ability to create an entire musical statement in just a couple of minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe quieter side of Peterson is equally compelling. \"Who Can I Turn To\" receives a thoughtful, introspective treatment, while \"Little Girl Blue\" is one of the album's most beautiful performances, revealing a lyrical and deeply expressive side to his playing. \"I Should Care\" and \"Body And Soul\" further demonstrate how Peterson could take familiar standards and completely personalise them through phrasing, dynamics and harmonic invention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe album closes with Billy Strayhorn's \"Take The 'A' Train\", bringing the programme back to the world of swing and the jazz tradition that shaped Peterson. Throughout the record, the superb recording conditions of Brunner-Schwer's studio allow the piano to sound remarkably immediate and detailed, making this an especially rewarding album for anyone who appreciates the sound and artistry of solo jazz piano.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor collectors of Oscar Peterson, MPS Records, piano jazz and classic 1960s jazz vinyl, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy Favorite Instrument\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an essential release. It captures one of the greatest jazz pianists of all time without accompaniment, moving effortlessly between bebop, swing, ballad playing and the Great American Songbook. The combination of \"Someone To Watch Over Me\", \"Perdido\", \"Bye, Bye Blackbird\", \"Little Girl Blue\" and \"Take The 'A' Train\" makes this a particularly important Peterson recording and a standout in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExclusively For My Friends\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTracklist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSomeone To Watch Over Me – 4:10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerdido – 6:10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody And Soul – 4:28\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho Can I Turn To – 4:53\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBye, Bye Blackbird – 4:50\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI Should Care – 4:42\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLulu's Back In Town – 2:00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLittle Girl Blue – 6:02\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake The \"A\" Train – 2:37\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hZwfCKixNj4?si=-mt9Tw10BdhOkUIa\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MPS Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55345045668182,"sku":"BMP 20671-8","price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_9b5e3b23-1a1b-4d87-8946-16d15fc347ef.jpg?v=1789297299","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/oscar-peterson-my-favorite-instrument","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}