Peter Friedman

Bach - English Suite Bo.1, BWV 806 Saint Saens - Cello Concerto No.1, Op.33

A session I greatly enjoy.

Mozart - Piano Concerto No.21, K.467 Schumann - Symphony No.1 "Spring"

Op.76/1, Op.76/2 & Op.76/3

I have tried to make this point before. Why does it have to be either - or. By that I mean why does the hostility toward Oscar Peterson remind me of what I hear / read from some about Donald Trump. And I should point out that I share to very strong negative opinions about Trump. But jazz piano is not the same thing. There are many jazz pianists both living and dead that I highly enjoy. There is no reason , at least for me, that One cannot enjoy Eddie Costa, Bill Evans, Sonny Clark, Cedar Walton, Barry Harris, Bud Powell, Jimmy Rowles and ... Oscar Peterson. Each brings something to the music that I find appealing in it's own way. There are pianists that I don't care for much, but don"t hate.

Disc 1

Op.18/5 and Op.18/6

This CD is a treasure trove of Pee Wee Russell's playing. There are six different groups on this CD, with many different musicians playing trumpet, trombone, piano, bass and drums. Other than Eddie Condon, Pee Wee Russell is the only person that appears on all 6 sessions.