by Scott Yanow
This matchup between pianist Oscar Peterson, bassist Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen, and drummer Louis Hayes directly precedes Peterson's recordings for Pablo. The pianist is in typically brilliant form on the LP, performing six standards (including &Soft Winds& and &On the Trail&) along with his own &Wheatland.& It is not too surprising that Peterson would want to record frequently with Pedersen in future years.