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Tony Mottola
Release Date October 25, 1990
This double album is one of the greatest Oscar Peterson albums you can buy. It is split into three sections.
1. Oscar Peterson - Solo Piano
2. Joe Pass - Solo Guitar
3. Duets - Piano and Guitar
Memorable moments are frequent and there are some frankly astounding performances on the two discs. Naturally there are some race horse tempos here noteably on the amazing 'Sweet Georgia Brown' which for sheer speed is one of the most remarkable pieces of Piano playing I've ever heard.
However the best is saved until last, and the duets make these discs worth the purchase price on there own. There are very few Peterson (in fact only one) albums that I would rather own over this disc. Absolutely essential. ...
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