Plays the Cole Porter Songbook

20-PAGE BOOKLET EDITION

INCLUDES 14 BONUS TRACKS

INCLUDES NEW SPECIALLY PREPARED LINER NOTES BY PENGUIN GUIDE TO JAZZ'S WRITER BRIAN MORTON AND BY PARIS'S PRESTIGIOUS JAZZ MAGAZINE

“As with so many artists, Peterson has been hampered in reputation by the very things that are most admired. For was there not more than a touch of Chopin in him as well, and does it not come out very clearly on this lovely set of Cole Porter tunes. As with Ella Fitzgerald, Cole Porter seems the ideal source for Peterson, an unparalleled alliance of verbal and musical dexterity that constantly challenges the improviser who has to find musical equivalents for those glittering rhymes.”- Penguin Guide to Jazz

“Peterson’s rhythmic gift and his legendary touch are exquisite features of these performances. However, the most remarkable thing here is the irresistible swing displayed by this group, whose infectious energy brings new life to these well-known songs. The chemistry of this trio gives the impression that behind the sounds there is just one single mind. This is a reference album.” - Jazz Magazine

PERSONNEL:

All compositions by COLE PORTER.
All original sessions were produced by Norman Granz.

OSCAR PETERSON, piano
RAY BROWN, bass
ED THIGPEN, drums

Chicago, July 21-August 1, 1959.

TRACKS:

01. IN THE STILL OF THE NIGHT
02. IT’S ALL RIGHT WITH ME
03. LOVE FOR SALE
04. JUST ONE OF THOSE THINGS
05. I’VE GOT YOU UNDER MY SKIN
06. EVERY TIME WE SAY GOODBYE
07. NIGHT AND DAY
08. EASY TO LOVE
09. WHY CAN’T YOU BEHAVE?
10. I LOVE PARIS
11. I CONCENTRATE ON YOU
12. IT’S DE-LOVELY
13. I GET A KICK OUT OF YOU *
14. JUST ONE OF THOSE THINGS [1952 version] *
15. LOVE FOR SALE [1951 version] *
16. LET’S DO IT *
17. NIGHT AND DAY [1952 version] *
18. WHAT IS THIS THING CALLED LOVE *
19. ANYTHING GOES *
20. I’VE GOT YOU UNDER MY SKIN [1952 version] * 21 I LOVE YOU *
22. IN THE STILL OF THE NIGHT [1952 version] *
23. EVERY TIME WE SAY GOODBYE [1952 version] * 24 BEGIN THE BEGUINE *
25. SO NEAR AND YET SO FAR *
26. FROM THIS MOMENT ON [vocals by Oscar Peterson] *

(*) BONUS TRACKS

TOTAL TIME: : 76:40 min.