Tenderly

Oscar Peterson (born in Montreal, Canada, on August 15, 1925; he

passed away on December 23, 2007 at the age of 82) was convinced by

jazz producer Norman Granz to travel to the United States in 1949, where

he became one of the most featured musicians in the "Granz caravan",

with respect to both studio recordings and as part of the touring Jazz at

the Philharmonic group. Peterson recorded as an accompanist for many

other stars, and also as a leader. While most of his sessions were with

his trio, the present album showcases him in piano-bass duets with Ray

Brown and Major Holley. Although he had been recorded by Granz playing

at Carnegie Hall on September 18, 1949 (the three tunes were eventually

released), the March 1950 date with Ray Brown marks the pianist's first

American studio recording, and Peterson's original, the first tune recorded

at that session, was appropriately titled "Debut".

On Side A & B1-B2:

OSCAR PETERSON, piano

RAY BROWN, bass

New York, March 1950.

On B3-B7:

OSCAR PETERSON, piano

MAJOR HOLLEY, bass

New York, May 8, 1950.

Original sessions produced by Norman Granz.