West Side Story is a 1962 studio album by the Oscar Peterson and his trio. The album features jazz interpretations of seven songs from the film West Side Story. Something's Coming" – 3:57. I Feel Pretty" – 4:30. All songs composed by Leonard Bernstein with lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Oscar Peterson - piano. Ray Brown - double bass.

Second, rather than woodshed on the selections prior to entering the studio, the Oscar Peterson Trio spontaneously created impressions of the musical's themes on the spot. Something's Coming" seems like a series of vignettes, constantly shifting its mood, as if moving from one scene to the next. Ray Brown plays arco bass behind Peterson in the lovely "Somewhere," while the feeling to "Jet Song" is very hip in the trio's hands.

West Side Story is a 1962 studio album by the Oscar Peterson and his trio. Studio album by. Oscar Peterson Trio. Note: All-Star albums feature sideman who are not necessarily listed while titles which include "Oscar Peterson" or the OP Trio are usually shortened. As leader or co-leader. Duke Ellington (1952). George Gershwin (1952). Years given are for the recording(s), not first release.

Grey cassette shell with black labels and silver print. Timings: Side A: 17:20 Side B: 18:00 Individual track timings not listed on this release. On cassette shell (Embossed) - JAPAN On labels: Made in Japan. Other Versions (5 of 46) View All. Cat.

West Side Story (Related Recordings) Oscar Peterson Oscar Peterson & Stephane Grappelli & 0 more Format: Vinyl. I have been a fan of Oscar Peterson since the time I walked into a record shop in the early 60's and this album was playing. I immediately said the the clerk, "Who is that?" That was my first OP album and I think this is the BEST of his work. The album featured seven interpretations of songs that had featured in the recent film, West Side Story. All songs composed by Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim.

West Side Story is a bop music album recording by OSCAR PETERSON released in 1962 on CD, LP/Vinyl and/or cassette. Oscar Peterson Trio: West Side Story Reissued Verve/ Polygram Records 1989. West Side Story Wax Time 2015. LP OSCAR PETERSON TRIO West Side Story V68454 VERVE UNITED STATES Vinyl.

West Side Story was a bit of an unusual session for several reasons. First, the popularity of both the Broadway musical and the film version that followed meant that there were many records being made of its music. Second, rather than woodshed on the selections prior to entering the studio, the Oscar Peterson Trio spontaneously created impressions of the musical's themes on the spot. Something's Coming' seems like a series of vignettes, constantly shifting its mood, as if moving from one scene to the next.