In 1987, jazz immortal Oscar Peterson led his quartet featuring Joe Pass, Dave Young and Martin Drew, through the final engagement of their 14-concert European fall tour at Helsinki’s famed Kulttuuritalo. A Time For Love captures Peterson’s focus on performing original compositions on the bandstand alongside timeless classics at the pinnacle of the group’s creative stride.
The recording is ideally summed up by Green in his liner notes: This live concert recording of Oscar in his epic prime is a heaven-sent time capsule of beauty and serves a glorious addition to the Jazz pantheon itself, a stunning testament to the music for which he honestly, humbly and fearlessly dedicated his life as a peaceful warrior, a hero to us all for the ages. I’m thankful for the gift of this concert and that Oscar’s spiritual music will play on for us today and tomorrow, as we need it more than ever before.
- Oscar Peterson, piano
- Joe Pass, guitar
- Dave Young, double bass
- Martin Drew, drums
01 - Cool Walk 09:07
02 - Sushi 06:57
03 - Love Ballade 10:40
04 - A Salute to Bach (Medley): Allegro / Andante / Bach’s Blues 20:38
05 - Cakewalk 09:17
06 - A Time for Love 08:09
07 - How High the Moon 04:28
08 - Soft Winds 06:03
09 - Waltz for Debby 05:18
10 - When You Wish Upon a Star 04:54
11 - Duke Ellington Medley: Take the “A” Train / Don’t Get Around Much Anymore / Come Sunday / C-Jam Blues / Lush Life / Caravan 18:57
12 - Blues Etude 05:55
02 - Sushi 06:57
03 - Love Ballade 10:40
04 - A Salute to Bach (Medley): Allegro / Andante / Bach’s Blues 20:38
05 - Cakewalk 09:17
06 - A Time for Love 08:09
07 - How High the Moon 04:28
08 - Soft Winds 06:03
09 - Waltz for Debby 05:18
10 - When You Wish Upon a Star 04:54
11 - Duke Ellington Medley: Take the “A” Train / Don’t Get Around Much Anymore / Come Sunday / C-Jam Blues / Lush Life / Caravan 18:57
12 - Blues Etude 05:55