NEW LP
New sealed copy. 2026 Verve Vault Series reissue on 180 gram vinyl. Pressed in Germany.
Stan Getz and Oscar Peterson is a 1957 album by saxophonist Stan Getz and pianist Oscar Peterson, released on Verve Records. The session brings together two highly accomplished musicians at the height of their powers, performing a mix of standards and original compositions.
The recording features Peterson’s celebrated trio lineup with bassist Ray Brown and guitarist Herb Ellis. Without a drummer, the group maintains a relaxed yet precise swing that allows Getz’s lyrical tenor saxophone tone to remain clearly in the foreground. Peterson’s role as an accompanist is particularly evident, providing subtle harmonic support and rhythmic momentum while leaving space for the soloists.
The program combines ballads and faster paced pieces, including Getz’s “Tour’s End” and Ellis’s composition “Detour Ahead.” Together, the performances highlight the interplay between Getz’s melodic phrasing and the trio’s understated backing, resulting in a session that balances technical precision with an easy, flowing feel.
TRACKLIST:
A1 I Want To Be Happy
A2 Pennies From Heaven
A3 Ballad Medley
B1 I'm Glad There's You
B2 Tour's End
B3 I Was Doing All Right
B4 Bronx Blues
