Oscar Peterson Trio Live in Bremen 1961 (2 LP)

Hand-numbered, limited to. 3,000 copies!
"Die Glocke" in the German Hanseatic city of Bremen (where, by the way, Sieveking Sound is also based) was one of Herbert von Karajan's favourite halls in Europe. It was designed in 1737 on an octagonal plan and, despite several fires, has retained one of the best acoustics on the continent.
On that evening in April 1961, in front of an audience of 1,400, the imposing figure Oscar Peterson sat down at his piano with his two followers. They were Ray Brown, known to his admirers as "the handsome bassist," and Ed Thigpen, one of the most sought-after drummers on the New York scene.
The Lost Recordings has retrieved the tapes of this groundbreaking concert from the archives of Bremer Rundfunk, and many weeks have been spent working on their restoration. Oscar Peterson is a genius alchemist and, in a sense, his own Pygmalion, who follows through his transformations to the end. Peterson, who was already a master of swing, surpassed himself in every way. He expanded his repertoire and reinvented himself again and again, while remaining true to his innermost being. His legacy, the magical splendor he has given to jazz, is priceless.

Features:

• 180g Vinyl
• Double album
• 33 rpm
• Pressed at Pallas in Germany
• Analogue Limited Edition
• Lacquer cut: André Perriat

Musicians:

• Oscar Peterson, piano
• Ray Brown, bass
• Ed Thigpen, drums

Selections:

Side A
1. The Girls From Cadiz
2. I Could Have Danced All Night
Side B
1. The Golden Striker
2. Introduction by Oscar Peterson
3. Where Do I Go From Here
Side C
1. My Funny Valentine
Side D
1. I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face
2. Blues For Big Scotia