- Artist:
- Oscar Peterson
Affinity
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Release date: 27 February 2026
"Affinity" captures a studio session from September 1962 in Chicago, featuring Peterson on piano alongside his long-time trio partners . The album offers a refined selection of standards delivered with the assured interplay that defined the Peterson/Brown/Thigpen trio. Peterson's first recorded take on the Bill Evans classic "Waltz For Debby" is a lyrical, nuanced performance — and "Gravy Waltz", co-written by Ray Brown, showcases the trio's rhythmic drive and subtle groove. As a whole, "Affinity" is a tasteful, well-crafted example of Peterson's work in the early 1960s — a strong trio recording that reflects his continued commitment to swing, subtlety, and ensemble balance, making it a valuable piece for any serious jazz collection.
VERVE ACOUSTIC SOUNDS SERIES: mastered fully analogue from the original tapes by Ryan K. Smith at Sterling Sound, QPR pressing (180 g), firm tip-on gatefold (Stoughton Printing), padded inner sleeve.
Tracklisting:
A1. Waltz For Debbie
A2. Tangerine
A3. Gravy Waltz
A4. This Could Be The Start Of Something
B1. Baubles, Bangles And Beads
B2. Six And Four
B3. I'm A Fool To Want You
B4. Yours Is My Heart Alone
Oscar Peterson (piano) / Ray Brown (bass) / Ed Thigpen (drums)