Night Child is an album by Canadian pianist Oscar Peterson, accompanied by Joe Pass, Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen and Louie Bellson. It is notable in that all compositions are by Peterson and he plays the majority of the songs on electric piano.[3] The album cover depicts his son Joel Peterson, to whom the album is dedicated.
Night Child | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 1979 | |||
Recorded | April 11–12, 1979 | |||
Studio | Sounds Interchange, Ltd, Toronto, Canada | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Length | 42:54 | |||
Label | Pablo Today | |||
Producer | Norman Granz | |||
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Joe Pass chronology | ||||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [1] |
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | [2] |
Track listing
- "Solar Winds" – 6:50
- "Dancin' Feet" – 6:20
- "Soliloquy (Blues for Dr. John)" – 9:13
- "Night Child" – 11:35
- "Charlie" – 3:09
- "Teenager" – 5:47
All music written by Oscar Peterson.
Personnel
Performance
- Oscar Peterson – piano (acoustic and electric)
- Joe Pass – guitar
- Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen – double bass
- Louie Bellson – drum kit
Production notes
- Norman Granz – producer
- Phil Sheridan – engineer
Chart positions
Year | Chart | Position |
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1979 | Billboard Jazz Albums | 23 |
References
External links
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