Description
Affinity captures a studio session from September 1962 in Chicago, featuring Peterson on piano alongside his long-time trio partners Ray Brown (bass) and Ed Thigpen (drums). The album offers a refined selection of standards delivered with the assured interplay that defined the Peterson/Brown/Thigpen trio. Peterson’s first recorded take on the Bill Evans classic ‘Waltz For Debby’ is a lyrical, nuanced performance — and ‘Gravy Waltz’, co-written by Ray Brown, showcases the trio’s rhythmic drive and subtle groove. As a whole, Affinity is a tasteful, well-crafted example of Peterson’s work in the early 1960s — a strong trio recording that reflects his continued commitment to swing, subtlety, and ensemble balance, making it a valuable piece for any serious jazz collection.
Verve’s Acoustic Sounds Series features transfers from analog tapes and remastered 180-gram vinyl in deluxe gatefold packaging.
Tracklist
| # | Artist | Title | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oscar Peterson Trio | Waltz For Debbie | 0:05:52 |
| 2 | Oscar Peterson Trio | Tangerine | 0:04:30 |
| 3 | Oscar Peterson Trio | Gravy Waltz | 0:04:26 |
| 4 | Oscar Peterson Trio | This Could Be The Start Of Something Big | 0:04:43 |
| # | Artist | Title | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oscar Peterson Trio | Baubles, Bangles, And Beads | 0:04:15 |
| 2 | Oscar Peterson Trio | Six And Four | 0:07:03 |
| 3 | Oscar Peterson Trio | I'm A Fool To Want You | 0:03:44 |
| 4 | Oscar Peterson Trio | Yours Is My Heart Alone | 0:05:38 |
Contents
- vinyl album 12" 33 rpm
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Product details
| Artist | Oscar Peterson Trio |
|---|---|
| Product name | Affinity (LP) |
| Album | Affinity |
| Categories | |
| Vinyl | 180g Black Vinyl |
| Edition | LP |
| Release date | Friday 27 February 2026 |
| Reissue | |
| EAN | 0602478282140 |
| Market operator | View market operator |