01. Peterson, Oscar / Hargrove, Roy / Moore, Ralph "Tin Tin Deo"
02. Peterson, Oscar / Hargrove, Roy / Moore, Ralph "Rob Roy"
03. Peterson, Oscar / Hargrove, Roy / Moore, Ralph "Blues For Stephane"
04. Peterson, Oscar / Hargrove, Roy / Moore, Ralph "My Foolish Heart"
05. Peterson, Oscar / Hargrove, Roy / Moore, Ralph "Cool Walk"
06. Peterson, Oscar / Hargrove, Roy / Moore, Ralph "Ecstasy"
07. Peterson, Oscar / Hargrove, Roy / Moore, R. "Just Friends"
08. Peterson, Oscar / Hargrove, Roy / Moore, Ralph "Truffles"
09. Peterson, Oscar / Hargrove, Roy / Moore, Ralph "She Has Gone"
10. Peterson, Oscar / Hargrove, Roy / Moore, Ralph "North York"
Description:
Recorded in Manta / Eastern Studio A, Toronto, Canada, June 11-12, 1996.
?? 1996 Telarc? All Rights Reserved
Publishing Information:
Track 1 published by Consolidated Music (ASCAP).
Tracks 2, 3, 5, 6, 8 to 10 published by Tomi Music (BMI).
Track 4 published by Chappell & Co., Inc./Catherine Hinen/Patty Washington Music (ASCAP).
Track 7 published by EMI Robbins Catalog, Inc. (ASCAP).
"Meets Roy Hargrove" on CD brings together the legendary pianist Oscar Peterson with the brilliant trumpeter Roy Hargrove for an inspired meeting across jazz generations. The album captures Peterson's unmistakable swing, crystal-clear touch and melodic inventiveness, complemented by Hargrove's warm tone and lyrical, modern phrasing. Expect finely crafted arrangements, expressive improvisations and a repertoire that moves between bluesy grooves, elegant ballads and straight-ahead bop energy. The recording highlights musical conversation at the highest level, with each track shaped by interplay, dynamics and a strong sense of melody, making this CD a rewarding listen for both long-time jazz fans and newcomers.
Oscar Peterson (1925-2007) is widely regarded as one of the greatest jazz pianists of all time. Over a career spanning several decades he became famous for his astonishing technique, swinging drive and refined sense of harmony, working with jazz icons and leading some of the most celebrated piano trios in jazz history. He received multiple Grammy Awards and left a vast discography that has influenced generations of musicians. His interpretations of standards and his own compositions are cornerstones of the modern jazz repertoire, and collaborations like "Meets Roy Hargrove" underline his importance as a master of musical dialogue.
The CD is released by Telarc, a label internationally known for its high-quality jazz and classical recordings. Telarc has built a strong reputation for audiophile production values, meticulous sound engineering and careful artist selection, making its releases particularly attractive to discerning listeners. With "Meets Roy Hargrove", Telarc continues its tradition of presenting outstanding musicians in recordings that place as much emphasis on sound quality as on artistic content, offering a refined listening experience that does justice to the nuances of acoustic jazz.
Oscar Peterson Meets Roy Hargrove and Ralph Moore is a 1996 album by Oscar Peterson. It was nominated for a 1997 Juno Award in the category of Best Mainstream Jazz Album.
