Description
Perlman, Oscar Peterson: Side By Side - Herb Ellis (guitar), Ray Brown (bass), Grady Tate (drums) / Telarc Audio CD 1994 / CD-83341
UPC 089408334122
Product Features
- Label: Telarc – CD-83341
- Format: CD, Album
- Country: Germany
- Released: 1994
- Genre: Jazz, Classical
- Style: Modern Jazz-Classical Fusion
Overview
Side By Side brings together two legendary musicians, violinist Itzhak Perlman and jazz pianist Oscar Peterson, in a remarkable blend of jazz and classical sensibilities. Released by Telarc in 1994, this album features reinterpretations of jazz and American standards, with contributions from guitar virtuoso Herb Ellis, jazz bassist Ray Brown, and drummer Grady Tate. This unique collaboration showcases Perlman's expressive violin interwoven with Peterson's dynamic piano playing, creating a rich tapestry that bridges both genres.
Interesting Facts
- This album features both Oscar Peterson and Itzhak Perlman, two icons of jazz and classical music, collaborating in a rare cross-genre exploration.
- "Mack the Knife" and "Georgia On My Mind" stand out as fresh, invigorating interpretations of these beloved classics, infused with the distinctive stylings of each artist.
- The album highlights original compositions by Peterson, such as "Nighttime" and "Why Think About Tomorrow?", offering listeners a glimpse into his compositional brilliance.
Track Listing
- Dark Eyes – 6:08
- Stormy Weather (Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler) – 4:50
- Georgia On My Mind (Hoagy Carmichael, Stuart Gorrell) – 5:42
- Blue Skies (Irving Berlin) – 4:43
- Misty (Erroll Garner) – 5:34
- Mack The Knife (Kurt Weill) – 3:29
- Nighttime (Oscar Peterson) – 6:13
- I Loves You Porgy (George Gershwin) – 4:47
- On The Trail (Ferde Grofé) – 4:43
- Yours Is My Heart Alone (Franz Lehár) – 5:24
- Makin' Whoopee (Gus Kahn, Walter Donaldson) – 4:44
- Why Think About Tomorrow? (Oscar Peterson) – 5:23
Key Credits
- Violin: Itzhak Perlman
- Piano: Oscar Peterson
- Guitar: Herb Ellis
- Bass: Ray Brown
- Drums: Grady Tate
- Engineers: Jack Renner, Elaine Martone, Robert Woods (2)
- Assistant Engineer: Michael Bishop
- Liner Notes: Alyn Shipton
