{"product_id":"the-oscar-peterson-trio-walking-the-line","title":"The Oscar Peterson Trio – Walking The Line","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe Oscar Peterson Trio – Walking The Line\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA superb example of Oscar Peterson's virtuoso piano playing, \u003cem\u003eWalking The Line\u003c\/em\u003e captures the legendary Canadian jazz pianist in an intimate trio setting with bassist George \"Jiri\" Mraz and drummer Ray Price. Recorded at the MPS studio in Villingen, Germany, in November 1970 and released in 1971, the album forms part of Peterson's celebrated run of recordings with German producer Hans Georg Brunner-Schwer. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for his extraordinary technique, effortless swing, and ability to combine dazzling improvisation with exceptional musicality, Peterson was one of the most influential jazz pianists of the 20th century. On \u003cem\u003eWalking The Line\u003c\/em\u003e, his playing ranges from energetic bebop and swinging interpretations of jazz standards to beautifully restrained ballad performances, giving the album a particularly varied and rewarding character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe opening I Love You, a Cole Porter classic, immediately demonstrates Peterson's remarkable dexterity and rhythmic drive, while Rock Of Ages provides one of the album's biggest surprises. Rather than a conventional reading of the hymn, Peterson transforms it into a lively, gospel-inflected jazz performance. The trio then moves into the delicate Once Upon A Summertime, showcasing the lyrical side of Peterson's playing alongside the rich bass tone of Mraz. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second side continues with a selection of superb standards, including Teach Me Tonight, The Windmills Of Your Mind, I Didn't Know What Time It Was, and the Cole Porter favourite All Of You. Particularly notable is Peterson's treatment of \u003cem\u003eThe Windmills Of Your Mind\u003c\/em\u003e, where a gentle, atmospheric arrangement builds into an impressive display of rapid-fire piano improvisation. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its combination of piano jazz, bebop, swing, sophisticated standards and virtuosic improvisation, \u003cem\u003eWalking The Line\u003c\/em\u003e is an excellent addition to any Oscar Peterson vinyl collection. Essential listening for fans of Bill Evans, Dave Brubeck, Erroll Garner, Bud Powell and classic MPS jazz recordings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI Love You — 5:10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRock Of Ages — 5:32\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce Upon A Summertime — 5:17\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJust Friends — 3:10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeach Me Tonight — 5:06\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Windmills Of Your Mind — 4:48\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI Didn't Know What Time It Was — 6:35\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll Of You — 5:00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2GrIlU46KMM?si=lp8fyn2m25FKXvcO\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MPS Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55206517047638,"sku":"MB 20868","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_b5cec47c-3347-44c9-b121-2f8bd3adbfc2.jpg?v=1788512951","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/the-oscar-peterson-trio-walking-the-line","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}