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4.5
In this reviewer's opinion, every jazz collection should have some Oscar Peterson. But if you browse what's available, you'll find dozens of CDs, presenting a difficult choice unless you can afford to buy all of them. If you're looking for a single CD that best represents Oscar's finest, I recommend choosing this one. You'll hear his fabulous technique and style on selections ranging from slow and mellow ("Smile," "Just Squeeze Me," "Wheatland") to jazz waltz ("Where Do We Go From Here") to his trademark flashiness ("Younger Than Springtime," "Soft Winds," "On the Trail").An additional treat is the superb bass of Nils Orsted Pedersen, who gets plenty of room to stretch (including introducing the melody on the opening track, "Younger Than Springtime"). This is a match-up not to be missed.After hearing this album, you'll undoubtedly want more. See my other reviews of Oscar's work.
