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In what was a giant undertaking (even for producer Norman Granz), pianist Oscar Peterson recorded ten Songbook albums during 1952-1954 and when his trio changed, nine more in 1959. Both of his George Gershwin projects (one from 1952 and the other from 1959) have been reissued in full on this single CD. The earlier date matches the brilliant Peterson with guitarist Barney Kessel and bassist Ray Brown, while the 1959 session has Brown and drummer Ed Thigpen. The Songbook series found Peterson playing concise (around three-minute) versions of tunes, and he always kept the melody in the forefront. The results are not innovative or unique, but they are tasteful and reasonably enjoyable. Since five of the songs are played by both groups, a comparison between the two units is interesting. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
The Gershwin Songbooks
11/01/1952 | Polygram Records
All Music Guide Review
The Gershwin Songbooks Track Listing
Credits of The Gershwin Songbooks
- Aric Lach Morrison
- Compilation Producer
- Peter Pullman
- Editing
- Jessica Raimi
- Assistant Producer
- Sheldon Marks
- Art Direction
- Henry Martin
- Liner Notes
- Merle Shore
- Illustrations
- Nichell Delvaille
- Design
- Ben Young
- Mastering
- Scott Townsend
- Art Direction, Design
- Marina Detienne
- Assistant Producer
- Fred Meyer
- Mastering
- Paul J. Hoeffner
- Photography
- Lawrence Stewart
- Liner Notes
- Norman Granz
- Producer, Liner Notes
- Ray Brown
- Bass
- Michael Lang
- ?, Supervisor
- Barney Kessel
- Guitar
- Oscar Peterson
- Piano, Main Performer
- Ed Thigpen
- Drums
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