Album · 1959
Oscar Peterson Plays Porgy & Bess
- Released
- 1959
- Label
- Verve Records
- Catalogue no.
- MG VS-6098
- Tracklist
- 10 tracks
- Length
- 41:03
- Country
- US
“Oscar Peterson Plays Porgy & Bess” is an album by Oscar Peterson, released in 1959 on Verve Records. The original release has 10 tracks with a running time of 41:03. Jazz standards on the record include “It Ain't Necessarily So” and “Summertime”. The line-up features Ed Thigpen (drums (drum set)), Oscar Peterson (piano) and Ray Brown (double bass).
Who played on Oscar Peterson Plays Porgy & Bess
- Ed Thigpen drums (drum set) all tracks
- Oscar Peterson piano all tracks
- Ray Brown double bass all tracks
Tracklist
- 1 I Got Plenty O' Nuttin' — George Gershwin 6:26
- 2 I Wants to Stay Here (a.k.a. I Loves You, Porgy) — George Gershwin 6:22
- 3 Summertime standard — George Gershwin 3:51
- 4 Oh Dey's So Fresh and Fine (Strawberry Woman) — George Gershwin 0:56
- 5 Oh Lawd, I'm on My Way! — George Gershwin 2:36
- 6 It Ain't Necessarily So standard — George Gershwin 4:02
- 7 There's a Boat Dat's Leavin' Soon for New York — George Gershwin 7:14
- 8 Oh Bess, Oh Where's My Bess? — George Gershwin 4:57
- 9 Here Come de Honey Man — George Gershwin 1:11
- 10 Bess, You Is My Woman Now — George Gershwin 3:28
Production
- Norman Granz producer
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Frequently asked questions
Who played on Oscar Peterson Plays Porgy & Bess?
The line-up of Oscar Peterson Plays Porgy & Bess includes Ed Thigpen (drums (drum set)), Oscar Peterson (piano) and Ray Brown (double bass).
Which label released Oscar Peterson Plays Porgy & Bess?
Oscar Peterson Plays Porgy & Bess was released in 1959 on Verve Records (MG VS-6098).
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