The Way I Really Play


The Way I Really Play is a 1968 album by jazz pianist Oscar Peterson. It is the third part of Peterson's Exclusively for My Friends series.

Reception

Writing for AllMusic, critic Ken Dryden wrote "The influence of Art Tatum is apparent during his intricate runs within "Love Is Here to Stay," while the multifaceted original "Sandy's Blues" combines a dark mood with a swinging setting. The lighthearted waltzing treatment of "Alice in Wonderland" is pure joy, while another original, "Noreen's Nocturne," is simply a showstopper."
The Penguin Guide to Jazz includes the album in its selected "Core Collection."

Track listing

  1. "Waltzing Is Hip" – 6:11
  2. "Satin Doll" – 10:05
  3. "Love Is Here to Stay" – 4:54
  4. "Sandy's Blues" – 9:34
  5. "Alice in Wonderland" – 4:46
  6. "Noreen's Nocturne" – 9:20

Personnel

Recorded at the private studio of Hans Georg Brunner-Schwer, Villingen-Schwenningen, West Germany, November 12, 1967
Performance
Production