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Count Basie, Oscar Peterson: Yessir, That's My Baby

25 December 1986 · 40 YEARS

Yessir, That's My Baby

Count Basie, Oscar Peterson

Two heavyweights of the keyboard share a stage, swapping ideas with a comfortable, natural rapport that mimics a quiet dialogue between experts. This session removes dense orchestration to emphasize the singular connection between their individual methods.

Captured in the middle of the eighties, the date preserves a refined swing sensibility that stays uncluttered. Engineers placed the priority on the rhythmic momentum and melodic intelligence, providing a clear view of how these performers communicate through their keys.

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