Oscar Peterson: Note-for-Note Transcriptions of Classic Recordings!

by Oscar Peterson

This fabulous book/CD pack features transcriptions of 18 piano solos by the legendary Oscar Peterson, taken directly from the original recordings. The solos are divided into two groups: eight Oscar Peterson Classic Originals (Chicago Blues * Hymn to Freedom * Nightingale * Night Time * and more) and ten selections in Oscar Peterson Plays the Blues (Blues Etude * Greasy Blues * Oscar's Boogie * R.B. Blues * Ron's Blues * and more). Includes an intro by the editor complete with performance notes, a welcome letter from Oscar Peterson, and great photos, with Oscar's captions, throughout. The CD contains performances of each transcription played by gifted jazz pianist Miles Black.

Genres: Music

268 pages, Paperback

First published July 9, 1999