Oscar Peterson, Stephane Grappelli – Skol (1982) [Reissue 2004] [SACD / Pablo Records – 2308-232-6]
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Title: Oscar Peterson, Stephane Grappelli – Skol (1982) [Reissue 2004]
Genre: Jazz
Format: SACD ISO + Hi-Res FLAC
Skol is a standout cooperative jazz album recorded live at Copenhagen’s Tivoli Gardens. Oscar Peterson, Stephane Grappelli, Joe Pass, Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen, and Mickey Roker performed with swinging camaraderie. The quintet, featuring Danish, American, French, and Canadian musicians, spoke the universal language of jazz. Peterson on piano and Grappelli on violin led with creativity, backed by Pass on guitar, Pedersen on bass, and Roker on drums. The setlist included five standards like “Nuages,” evoking Grappelli’s 1930s Hot Club of France Quintet. Grappelli’s extended solos and Peterson’s restrained yet intense playing shone brightly. Pass and Pedersen delivered exceptional performances, while Roker provided perfect timing. The album features previously unreleased tracks like “Honeysuckle Rose,” “Solitude,” and “I Got Rhythm.” A spontaneous closing blues, named “Skol,” highlighted tradeoffs between Peterson and Grappelli. Norman Granz produced this session, prioritizing musical fellowship over stardom.