As a then-undiscovered Canadian jazz pianist,
Oscar Peterson
cut these trio dates in Montreal between 1945-1947. They are also available with much more detailed studio information on the
Classics
label. In many instances during these 16 sides of interpreted swing-to-bop standards, you hear a more deliberate pianist than the one who would shortly thereafter become a recognized freewheeling virtuoso. He does cut loose on the boogie-woogie barnburner
"The Honeydripper"
and his get-down version of
Dvorak
's
Humoresque
. Without question this is an important document, a prelude to his infinite genius, and is easily recommended. ~ Michael G. Nastos