BEN WEBSTER MEETS OSCAR PETERSON | VINYL RECORD (LP) Classical "The original concept was to

"The original concept was to take a 1930's carnival that had been re-imagined for future generations

this is the type of vibe

and that is an approach that is working

but the right way to record the songs proved more elusive

but the solo work took a different turn both musically and stylistically

BEN WEBSTER MEETS OSCAR PETERSON | VINYL RECORD (LP) Classical "The original concept was toBen Webster stated on numerous occasions that pianist Oscar Peterson was his favorite accompanist. This 1959 album would mark their last studio collaboration, and one of their very best. Webster travelled to Europe frequently and ended up living in Holland. In fact, no additional recordings together are known to exist prior to their final preserved collaboration a 1972 concert in Hannover Germany, taped shortly before the saxophonist's death. Reviewer