Oscar Peterson Trio - Mellow Mood (Exclusively For My Friends Vol. 5)

Oscar Peterson Trio - Mellow Mood (Exclusively For My Friends Vol. 5)Mellow Mood (Exclusively For My Friends Vol. 5) by the Oscar Peterson Trio is a masterclass in laid back virtuositysmooth, swinging, and effortlessly elegant. Recorded in the intimate setting of Hans Georg Brunner Schwers private studio in Germany, this volume captures Peterson in one of his most relaxed and expressive moods. Opening with the lyrical charm of In a Mellow Tone and gliding through gems like Nicas Dream and Summertime, the triofeaturing

Mellow Mood (Exclusively For My Friends Vol. 5) by the Oscar Peterson Trio is a masterclass in laid-back virtuosity—smooth, swinging, and effortlessly elegant. Recorded in the intimate setting of Hans Georg Brunner-Schwer’s private studio in Germany, this volume captures Peterson in one of his most relaxed and expressive moods.

Opening with the lyrical charm of “In a Mellow Tone” and gliding through gems like “Nica’s Dream” and “Summertime,” the trio—featuring Sam Jones on bass and Bobby Durham on drums—locks into a groove that’s both intricate and inviting. Peterson’s touch is buttery and precise, blending complexity with a breezy ease that only a true jazz giant can deliver.

This pressing is part of the revered Exclusively For My Friends series, widely hailed for its intimate acoustics and audiophile-quality sound. Every note feels close, like a personal concert in your living room.

For collectors and jazz aficionados alike, Mellow Mood is not just a record—it’s a cozy, candlelit evening poured into grooves. Simply essential listening.