After the introduction of the LP format in the mid-fifties, jazz producer Norman Granz presented the jazz world with conceptual albums based on the compositions of the most famous American songwriters. This particular recording came about during a series of intense sessions during which Peterson and his band taped many different songbooks by the most renowned American composers. Throughout 1959, Peterson waxed his tributes to Harry Warren & Vincent Youmans, Cole Porter, the present homage to the Duke, Jerome Kern, Richard Rodgers, Irving Berlin, Harold Arlen, and Jimmy McHugh.
Track Listing:
1. Don't Get Around Much Anymore - Oscar Peterson
2. Sophisticated Lady - Oscar Peterson
3. Rockin' in Rhythm - Oscar Peterson
4. Prelude to a Kiss - Oscar Peterson
5. In a Mellow Tone - Oscar Peterson
6. Cottontail - Oscar Peterson
7. Just a Sittin' and a Rockin' - Oscar Peterson
8. Things Ain't What They Used to Be - Oscar Peterson
9. Take the 'A' Train - Oscar Peterson
10. I've Got It Bad and That Ain't Good - Oscar Peterson
11. Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me - Oscar Peterson
12. John Hardy's Wife - Oscar Peterson
13. Take the 'A' Train (1952 Version) - Oscar Peterson
Year of Production: 1959
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