Tonight on LNG, I’m featuring one of my favorite jazz artists. I discovered Oscar Peterson by accident in my thirties. He and Ahmad Jamal played in my home for several months as part of my exploration of jazz trios. So, tonight, here is a standard from the Oscar Peterson Trio.

Oscar Peterson‘s rendition of “Have You Met Miss Jones?” appears on his acclaimed 1964 album “We Get Requests.” The song, originally composed by Richard Rodgers with lyrics by Lorenz Hart, was transformed by Peterson’s trio into a masterful jazz interpretation. The piece is set in the key of F Major and is typically performed at a fast tempo3. Peterson’s version is notable for his sophisticated block chords and characteristic virtuosic piano style. The performance builds dramatically, showcasing the trio’s dynamic interplay and Peterson’s remarkable technical facility at the keyboard.