Night Child
Night Child is an album by Canadia pianist Oscar Peterson, accompanied by Joe Pass, Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen and Louie Bellson. It is notable in that all compositions are by Peterson and he plays the majority of the songs on electric piano. The album cover depicts his son Joel Peterson, to whom the album is dedicated.
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| Released | 1979 | |||
| Recorded | April 11–12, 1979 | |||
| Studio | Sounds Interchange, Ltd, Toronto, Canada | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 42:54 | |||
| Label | Pablo Today | |||
| Producer | Norman Granz | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | |
Track listing
- "Solar Winds" – 6:50
- "Dancin' Feet" – 6:20
- "Soliloquy (Blues for Dr. John)" – 9:13
- "Night Child" – 11:35
- "Charlie" – 3:09
- "Teenager" – 5:47
All music written by Oscar Peterson.
Personnel
Performance
- Oscar Peterson – piano (acoustic and electric)
- Joe Pass – guitar
- Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen – double bass
- Louie Bellson – drum kit
Production notes
- Norman Granz – producer
- Phil Sheridan – engineer
Chart positions
| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Billboard Jazz Albums | 23 |
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References
- Allmusic review
- Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 161. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.
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