{"product_id":"oscar-peterson-affinity-acoustic-sounds-series","title":"Oscar Peterson - Affinity (Acoustic Sounds Series)","description":"\u003ci\u003eAffinity\u003c\/i\u003e 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). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe album offers a refined selection of standards delivered with the assured interplay that defined the Peterson\/Brown\/Thigpen trio. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeterson’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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a whole, \u003ci\u003eAffinity\u003c\/i\u003e 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.","brand":"VERVE","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":56308732690696,"sku":"REL-03571","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1027\/6723\/1240\/files\/da6275f1ad81e93a056613d5844aa011.jpg?v=1775643323","url":"https:\/\/www.relevantrecordcafe.co.uk\/products\/oscar-peterson-affinity-acoustic-sounds-series","provider":"Relevant Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}