Ben Webster Meets Oscar Peterson
Ben Webster
40 €
Estimated vinyl value [2026 Valuation]
Technical Identification Sheet
| RELEASE NUMBER (Discogs ID) | 4013548 |
| Excel File Row | 406 |
| Date Added to Archive | 27/09/2026, 14:14:52 |
| Pressing Year | 2012 |
| Pressing Type (Press) | REPRINT |
| Country of Pressing | Italy |
| Record Label | Verve Records |
| Stereo / Mono | STEREO |
| Catalogue Number | MG V6-8349 |
| Barcode | 9772039222616-11024 |
| Matrix / Runout Side A | - |
| Matrix / Runout Side B | - |
| Sleeve Condition | SS |
| Media Condition | SS |
| Inner Sleeve Condition | SS |
| Genre | Jazz |
| External Link | View Original Release ↗ |
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Story & Background
The magic of "Ben Webster Meets Oscar Peterson" lies not only in the mastery of its protagonists, but above all in the intuition of producer Norman Granz. Founder of Verve, Granz was a master at orchestrating musical encounters that went beyond the simple sum of their parts, creating unique alchemies. He knew that Webster, with his warm and velvety tone, and Peterson, known for his virtuosity but here in a more lyrical and accompanying role, would weave an unparalleled symbiosis. The session on 15 December 1959 was indeed characterised by an incredibly relaxed, almost intimate atmosphere, which allowed the musicians to explore the standards with a rare emotional depth and a telepathic understanding. It was not a duel of virtuosity, but a musical conversation between giants, where every note was imbued with mutual respect and timeless elegance, elevating the album to a masterpiece of chamber jazz and an absolute gem for any collection.
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Official Tracklist
- A1 - The Touch Of Your Lips (6:18)
- A2 - When Your Lover Has Gone (3:57)
- A3 - Bye Bye Blackbird (6:44)
- A4 - How Deep Is The Ocean (How High Is The Sky) (2:33)
- B1 - In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning (3:11)
- B2 - Sunday (3:56)
- B3 - This Can't Be Love (9:52)
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