Acoustic Sounds Series: Oscar Peterson Trio–We Get Requests vs. Analogue Production 45 rpm RPM

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When Jim Davis started producing records at Verve, he changed the company's recording philosophy toward its most prolific instrumentalist. Where Norman Granz had produced countless Oscar Peterson albums dedicated to the popular song, Davis was more interested in making albums closer to how the Peterson trio sounded live.

By then the Peterson trio with bassist Ray Brown and drummer Ed Thigpen had been together for five years and performed like a well-oiled machine. Listeners here are treated to mostly pop songs of the day, including bossa nova tunes and film themes, and the treatments are fairly brief, with emphasis placed squarely on the melodies.

Originally released in 1964.

Musicians:
Oscar Peterson, piano
Ray Brown, bass
Ed Thigpen, drums

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[rastheike]

We get requests.
Oskar Petersen answers them in a wondeous, glorious way.
I listen to him and come out stronger.
It makes me happy. :-)

[torstenluth]

must be the first ever mention of The Fall on an audiophile channel. Wer haette das gedacht:)

[davidjosias]

I have the 45 it it sounds awesome, but the inner gatefold photos on the 33, wow! Wish the 45 had those👍🏻

[mr.b]

The CD sounds great, I've had it for years. It just proves to me that it all has to do with the original master and how skilled the recording engineer was. The playback medium does not matter as much.

[ericwong]

Speaking of Oscar Peterson in Canada we have a commemorative coins from the Royal Canadian Mint that have just been released for purchase.

[KS-yyfu]

Second. Thanks for the comparison. I will check out for this.Anyone who is into Oscar Peterson I can recommend his Night Train issued on Speakers Corner. Out of print as license was withdrawn by Universal. Hope they do an audiophile issue as well.

[Smokej]

Hi Michael, I have the 45 rpm of this release and I bought the 33 rpm as I received prior to your review. I cancelled my 33 rpm of Louis & Ella as I have the 45 rpm. I agree with you, I enjoy the 45 rpm much more, to me, it is more air and more open sounding, especially on Oscars beautiful piano playing notes on my system. Unfortunately my 33 rpm I received had a damaged sleeve so I returned without a replacement. I did pre-order the Louis & Ella Again, but it’s quite a bit more than any other recent double LPs so I’m sitting on the fence if I keep this release.

[rastheike]

I ❤️ Oskar Peterson and his trio.
So it is very gratifying.
To get this music euphoniosuly on
33er vinyl as well.
Even if the 45er is even more audiophile.
Michael again a very nicely done comparison from you.
I would like to call them all my one. :-)
❤️Heike

Modest as I am,
I take the 45.

[wineandvinyl]

Great video Michael - I have the Marino copy and its one of my favorite Jazz records. Looking forward to getting my copy of Night Train - Pre-ordered it a while ago from Acoustic but still no release date yet. I'm sure it will be worth the wait!

[AnthonyCandaele]

I have the AP 45-rpm version. It's one of the best sounding records in my collection.

[michaeltrochalakis]

I noticed the same with Getz/Gilberto. The George Marino 45rpm issue is slightly better than the recent 33rpm issue that was also cut by George (same mastering session, Chad also had 33rpm parts made).

[bernhardh]

Also got the new one today, but I do not know the 45rpm. The 33 1/3 sounds really good. Personally the overall sound is slightly shifted to the warm (and save) side. The bass could have little more pressure and there could be more air in the treble section, even if it is excellent. I highly recommend it to everyone. Sound-wise rated with an "excellent" 9 in my opinion.

[hesmellslikerome]

I’m very pleased to see this review I picked up the 45 RPM version last year and I’m so happy I have it. Thanks for sharing your opinion. This might be off the topic. But I wanted to know if you know of any audio file record companies that make hip-hop rap/R&B higher resolution analog vinyl? I cannot find any one for the life of me. Maybe VMP does?

[jeffbeamer]

I'm first! You hit the nail on the head (as we say in America!) on inflation my German friend! It's impacting my vinyl purchases! Thanks for another great program!

[athas]

I think the 33 RPM feel move live to me. There are specific advantages to 45 rpm, and Marino did cut them hotter for sure, and it shows in the bass. That being said, I prefer the packaging and the flow of the 33 rpm.
I don't think it is night an day difference. I think they are close. The question is, is there 45 rpm 2x as good as indicated by the price? the answer is No. For an average system, you won't even hear the difference.

[jonathanhotopf]

A great record, got it ages ago on CD, must get the record, really appreciate the UK links to these that you provide, as you say tough times but music is still essential.

[ronjetten]

Back in the day when the Acoustics Sounds series was introduced there was a significant price difference with the 45 rpm versions especially when often these were available on Amazon for less than $25 (I got my Getz/Gilberto for $21) however with the current prices of $39 and no longer discounts through Amazon you might as well pick up the 45 RPM for $20 more.

[ericberger]

If the records have an audible wow and flutter at the intro of "You look good to me" you can be sure of non intense digital remastering. My Verve CD from 1985 and especially the Verve HiRes digital release of 2015 have that. This recording is the best example that analog tape ages and not all digital releases are mastered to death.

[lawrencetomczyk]

Why are you NOT doing these as blindfold tests/comparisons?

[exodusvelo]

each new glasses i like them more, LOL