Oscar Peterson, Louis Bellson, John Heard - The London Concert Royal Festival Hall 1978
Album: The London Concert Royal Festival Hall 1978
Rating: 3.0
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Review by Gabriel Louzada
The London Concert Royal Festival Hall 1978 is a remarkable album featuring the legendary jazz pianist Oscar Peterson, drum virtuoso Louis Bellson, and bassist John Heard. Recorded live at the prestigious Royal Festival Hall in London, the album captures the energy and magic of the trio's performance.
Peterson's impeccable technique and soulful improvisations on the piano are complemented by Bellson's dynamic drumming and Heard's solid bass lines. The trio's chemistry is evident in every track, from the lively opener "Sweet Georgia Brown" to the tender ballad "Emily" and the swinging "Cakewalk."
The album also features some impressive solos by each musician, showcasing their individual talents and versatility. Bellson's explosive drum solo on "Sing, Sing, Sing" is a highlight, as is Peterson's dazzling performance on "Hymn to Freedom."
Table of Contents
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Ain't Misbehavin' | 4:51 | |
| Duke Ellington Medley : | (9:14) | |
| Emily (The Americanization Of Emily) | 6:31 | |
| Jitterbug Waltz | 5:34 | |
| C-Jam Blues | ||
| Duke Ellington Medley: I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good) / Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me / C-Jam Blues / Lush Life / Take The "A" Train / Caravan | 9:14 | |
| It's A Wonderful World | 5:12 | |
| Take The "A" Train | ||
| Satin Doll | 5:03 | |
| Jitterbug Walz | 5:34 | |
| Caravan | ||
| I Got It Bad & That Ain't Good | ||
| Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me | ||
| Lush Life | ||
| Hogtown Blues | 7:43 | |
| I Get Along Without You Very Well | 6:50 | |
| Pennies From Heaven | 8:29 | |
| People | 7:42 | |
| Emily | 6:31 | |
| Cute | 8:09 | |
| Duke Ellington Medley: I Got It Bad & That Ain't Good / Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me / C-Jam Blues / Lush Life / Take The "A" Train / Caravan | ||
| Sweet Georgia Brown | 7:44 | |
| Falling In Love With Love | 6:22 |
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Catalog Numbers
- 00025218211123
- 2PACD-2620-111-2
- 2 CD 2620.111
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Formats
- 2 × CD
- Album
- Reissue
- Remastered
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Record Company | Universal Music Group International |
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Fantasy, Inc. |
| Copyright (c) | Fantasy, Inc. |
| Recorded At | Royal Festival Hall |
| Remixed At | Group IV Recording Studios |
| Remastered At | Fantasy Studios |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Art Direction | Phil Carroll |
| Bass | John Heard |
| Design | Gilles Margerin |
| Drums | Louis Bellson |
| Engineer | Angel Balestier, Eric Miller |
| Liner Notes | Benny Green |
| Photography By | Phil Stern |
| Piano | Oscar Peterson |
| Producer | Norman Granz |
| Remastered By | Phil De Lancie |
Notes
- Recorded live by Basing Street Studios at The Royal Festival Hall, London, October 21, 1978.
- Digital remastering, 1993 (Fantasy Studios, Berkeley).
- Originally released as 2-LP in 1979.
- Recorded live at The Royal Festival Hall London October 21 1978.
- Digital remastering, 1993 (Fantasy Studios, Berkeley)
Barcodes
- Barcode: 025218211123
- Label Code: LC 15025
- Rights Society: BIEM/SABAM
- Barcode: 02521821112
- Barcode: 090204110513
- Label Code: LC 3254
- Rights Society: GEMA
About Oscar Peterson, Louis Bellson, John Heard
Canadian jazz pianist, composer, and band leader.
Born: 15 August 1925 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Died: 23 December 2007 in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
He went through a classical piano education before turning to jazz, playing mostly in Canadian night clubs in Toronto and Montreal.
Only after repeated urgings by American colleagues he was persuaded to give a JATP performance at New York's Carnegie Hall in 1949. It was a smashing success. He then worked together with , at first as a duo, before founding in 1952 his first trio which included in succession, the guitarists , and . At the end of the 1950s the guitar was replaced by drums.
Peterson went on many European tours. He has made recordings with just about everybody who's anybody in jazz.
His keys touch corresponds to almost explosive ornamentation in phrasing. Despite all the dynamics, a boundless desire for improvisation, a sublime artistic technique, however, the structure of his play (i.e. the over-all conception of harmonic means, phrasing, rhythms, etc.) remains translucent and tight.
Real Name
- Oscar Emmanuel Peterson
Name Vars
- Dr. Oscar E. Peterson, C.C.
- Dr. Oscar Peterson
- O Peterson
- O. E. Peterson
- O. Petersen
- O. Peterson
- O.E. Peterson
- O.Peterson
- Oscar
- Oscar E. Peterson
- Oscar Emanuel Peterson
- Oscar Emmanuel Peterson
- Oscar Petersen
- Oscar Peterson & The Bassists
- Oscar Peterson And The Bassists
- Oscar Peterson Jam
- Oscar Peterson Piano Solo With Bass And Drum
- Oscar Peterson With Strings
- Oscar Petersson
- Oscar Petterson
- Osear Peterson
- Patterson
- Petersen
- Petersob
- Peterson
- О. Питерсон
- Оскар Питерсон
- Оскар Питерсън
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Aliases
- Tank Butterball
- John Fitzgerald
Summary by Gabriel Louzada
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