Oscar Peterson - Walking the Line (MPS AAA Series)

After the legendary “Exclusively For My Friends” recordings, the partnership between Hans Georg Brunner-Schwer and Canadian piano giant Oscar Peterson continued; NINE new albums followed between 1969 and 1971, and Walking The Line was recorded in the end-phase of their collaborations.

Rhythmically, Peterson, bassist Georg Mraz, and drummer Ray Price are perfectly attuned to one another, despite the fact that the pianist has sought out new repertoire -- framed by two Cole Porter Classics. The tip-of-the-hat to French composer Michel Legrand, "Once Upon a Summertime" uses its harmonic arrangement to reveal Peterson’s lyrical side; and finds a meditative brother in the veiled melancholy of "I Didn’t Know What Time It Was." The biggest surprise however, is Peterson's irresistible version of the gospel "Rock of Ages." 

Heavyweight audiophile vinyl featuring Hubertus Mall’s iconic cover art. Produced by MPS Records for their 'Reforest The Legend MPS AAA Series'. Remastered from the original analog tapes by Christoph Stickel and Dirk Sommer. Pressed at Optimal Media in Germany. Includes photo insert of the original master tape box.

MPS Records was a German jazz record company founded in 1968 by Hans Georg Brunner-Schwer. MPS stands for "Musik Produktion Schwarzwald".