Name: Night Train
Brand: Oscar Peterson

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Catalogue number

771834LP

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Black

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2014-11-04

Signed copies

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Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

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8436542012478

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

5345889

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2014-10-02

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600753458891

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Oscar Peterson

Genre US

Jazz

Label US

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Oscar Peterson was a Canadian jazz pianist and composer. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest jazz pianists of all time. Born in Montreal, Quebec, Peterson began playing piano at a young age and quickly gained recognition for his technical prowess and improvisational skills. Throughout his career, he recorded over 200 albums and collaborated with numerous renowned musicians. His distinctive style combined elements of swing, bebop, and blues, earning him critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base. Peterson's contributions to jazz music continue to inspire aspiring musicians around the world.

With a career spanning over six decades, Oscar Peterson left an indelible mark on the jazz genre. His virtuosic piano playing captivated audiences worldwide, showcasing his impeccable technique and inventive improvisation. From his early days performing in clubs to sharing stages with legends like Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong, Peterson's talent shone through every note he played.

Not only known for his remarkable solo performances, Oscar Peterson also led various trios throughout his career. These trios featured some of the finest bassists and drummers in jazz history, creating tight-knit ensembles that showcased their collective brilliance. Together they crafted dynamic arrangements that pushed boundaries while remaining accessible to listeners.

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Oscar Peterson has thoroughly assimilated not just every piano style that preceded him but every ensemble idiom as well: swinging big bands, gospel, European classical, and, of course, the blues. Having mastered all of this, Peterson found the standard piano trio the perfect vehicle for exploring all of these types of music. In this classic LP, the crowning achievement in his greatest year, Peterson doesn't just explore these styles, he conquers them.

Night Train

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