Lester Young With The Oscar Peterson Trio (1952)

5 uit 5 sterren-waardering op zowel allmusic (waar dit de Lester Young-albumpick is) als de gerenommeerde jazzsite All About Jazz: "A peer of Coleman Hawkins, Young was one of the very few tenorists to develop his own unique style, and not be influenced by Hawkins. Young's ethereal tone and unique sense of time gained him his own devotees. This is actually a merging of two albums: the original album of the same name, and "The President Plays With The Oscar Peterson Trio", both recorded in November of 1952. Young was opting for a simple rhythm section, in lieu of the Basie type of big band that Young became famous with. And, as with many greats, as he grew older, he began to concentrate more on ballads. Throughout the tracks, Peterson and his trio play wonderfully, but for save a few solos by guest guitarist Barney Kessel, this disc belongs to Young. Overall, this disc is gorgeously re-mastered. An excellent disc for Sunday afternoons, or any late night of the week. Essential." (Voor gehele review: volg link)