Oscar Peterson Trio West Side Story 45RPM (2 LP)

Mastered by George Marino at Sterling Sound
Leonard Bernstein's "West Side Story" was one of the first Broadway musicals with an obvious jazz influence. The history of rival street gangs inspired many musicians to record the music, including Oscar Peterson. In 1962, together with his trio, he gave seven of the titles from the film of the same name a slight swing touch and captured them on vinyl for the Verve label. Ray Brown on bass, Toots Thielemans on harmonica and Ed Thigpen on piano and drums accompany him.
"...these are all truly classic Verve titles that you simply don't want to miss...most importantly, the sound of these reissues is nothing short of astounding. Particularly the early Billie and Ella mono records are incredible treasures of sonic beauty. I'd definitely ask Santa for the whole set, or, if you want to cherry pick, the most classic titles. Whatever you decide, you owe yourself at least a half dozen!" Winner of a 2012 Positive Feedback Online Writers' Choice Award - Danny Kaey, Positive Feedback Online, November/December 2011
One of the first Broadway musical scores to be overtly jazz-influenced was Leonard Bernstein's West Side Story, a tale of rival street gangs in the inner city. In 1962, pianist Oscar Peterson put his light-swing signature on the already popular score, making it, in the words of one critic, "a delight to hear again" and earning him a Grammy nomination.

Features:

• Limited Edition
• Mastered by Kevin Gray at AcousTech
• Audiophile All Analog cut
• Double LP
• 45rpm
• 180 grams Vinyl Pressed at RTI USA
• Deluxe Gatefold Cover

Musicians:

• Oscar Peterson, piano
• Ray Brown, bass
• Toots Thielemans, harmonica
• Ed Thigpen, piano, drums

Selections:

Side A
1. Something's Coming
2. Somewhere
Side B
1. Jet Song
2. Tonight
Side C
1. Maria
2. I Feel Pretty
Side D
1. Reprise