Oscar Peterson

This release presents a rare and previously un-issued performances recorded at a Jazz At The Philharmonic concert in Lausanne, Switzerland and broadcast on Swiss radio in 1953. The concert is split in three groupings; Ella and Oscar with Ray Brown and J.C. Heard on the first seven tracks, then Lester Young performing his famous tune "Lester Leaps In" with Oscar and his rhythm section plus Charlie Shavers on trumpet. The remaining five tracks feature Oscar's famous trio with bassist Ray Brown and guitarist Barney Kessel.

PERSONNEL:

OSCAR PETERSON, piano
ELLA FITZGERALD. vocals
BARNEY KESSEL, guitar
RAY BROWN, bass
J.C. HEARD, drums

Special Guests:
Lester Young (ts) and Charlie Shaver (tp).

Theatre de Beaulieu, Lausanne, March 14, 1953.

TRACKS:

01. It's Only A Papermoon
02. Someone To Watch Over Me
03. Lady Be Good
04. Why Don't You Do Right
05. You Belong To Me
06. A Tisket - A Tasket
07. St. Louis Blues
08. Lester Leaps In
09. The Surrey With The Fringe On Top
10. My Heart Stood Still
11. The Continental
12. Oscar's Tune
13. The Man I Love

Total Time: 52:20 mins.