Con Alma:
The Oscar Peterson Trio – Live in Lugano, 1964
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RELEASE DETAILS
Artist: Oscar Peterson
Title: Con Alma: The Oscar Peterson Trio – Live in Lugano, 1964
Release Date: November 24, 2023
Format(s):
CD: 4-panel digipak with booklet
LP:
Record Store Day Exclusive: Limited Edition 1-LP regular weight light blue vinyl; gatefold jacket
All retail LP to be released January 26, 2024: 1-LP regular weight black vinyl; gatefold jacket
Digital: High-res 96/24
Genre(s): Jazz / Live Jazz
Project Description: Oscar Peterson’s trio with Ray Brown and Ed Thigpen is widely regarded as Peterson’s “classic trio,” considered by fans as the most popular and in-demand of his long and storied career (featured on releases such as 1963’s Night Train and 1964’s We Get Requests). Recorded during their creative peak in 1964 (5 years into their collaboration), this previously unheard and unreleased live performance is destined to become a fan favorite from the Oscar Peterson vaults. In his memoir Peterson reflects on the dedication that Ray and Ed brought to the group:
"In addition to our trio rehearsals, therefore, Ray would call his own rehearsals in his or Ed’s room and they would simply practice ‘time.’ They created a flexible and multi-faceted rhythmical language that they could apply to any musical statement I might make and enhance any direction I might choose. In short, they practiced ‘all the possibles.'” - Oscar Peterson
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PHOTOS
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CREDITS
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“If it could be done on the keyboard, he could do it. And it was never anything but a marvel to hear him go.” – The New York Times
"Oscar Peterson has developed an astonishing agility in a career spanning more than 50 years. With powerful technique, he articulates clear phrases without ever sacrificing musicality as you will see." – sortiesJAZZnights
“There is no denying the virtuosity that was Peterson. His touch to the piano was beyond both elegant and technical. If Con Alma is to stand for anything, allow it to pay tribute to the brilliance of Peterson’s performance, one which seamlessly flips between highly emotive, moving passages to blistering solos of sheer technical ecstasy.” – SPILL MAGAZINE
"... in countries all across the globe, concert hall audiences hailed him a dazzling virtuoso with ferocious technique and a monumental ability to swing ... If you want evidence, it’s all here in the trio’s finely honed and tightly knit performance. Seamless stuff." – London Jazz News
" Previously unreleased concerts from Oscar Peterson's musical estate are sure to delight fans of mainstream jazz. The Canadian virtuoso pianist's widow, Kelly Peterson, is making sure of this with releases such as 'Con Alma', a reminder of her husband's music. One of his best trios included bassist Ray Brown and drummer Ecl Thigpen. On pieces such as 'Blues For My Landlady', which the leader initiated at a furious tempo and with a technique that even enchanted classical pianists, this rhythm team could easily keep up and show off with original solos. A swinging piano trio delight!" – STEREO