{"product_id":"bernard-peiffer-the-astounding-bernard-peiffer","title":"Bernard Peiffer - The Astounding Bernard Peiffer","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA terrific mid-century jazz piano album from \u003cstrong\u003eBernard Peiffer\u003c\/strong\u003e, the French virtuoso celebrated for combining formidable technique with imagination, swing and a distinctly modern approach to the piano. \u003cem\u003eThe Astounding Bernard Peiffer\u003c\/em\u003e presents the \u003cstrong\u003eBernard Peiffer Trio\u003c\/strong\u003e in an intimate setting that gives his inventive playing plenty of room to shine.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe program mixes standards with Peiffer originals and adventurous arrangements, including \u003cstrong\u003e“Yesterdays,” “Pip-Pip,” “Prelude, Fugue and Trio on ‘Lullaby of Birdland,’” “Autumn Leaves,” “Love Is Here to Stay,” “Soon,” “My Melancholy Baby,” “Laura,” “I Could Write a Book”\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e“Requiem.”\u003c\/strong\u003e Particularly intriguing is Peiffer's transformation of George Shearing's “Lullaby of Birdland” into a jazz interpretation inspired by classical prelude-and-fugue form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIssued by \u003cstrong\u003eDecca Records\u003c\/strong\u003e as a high-fidelity mono LP, this is a rewarding example of sophisticated 1950s piano jazz and an excellent title for collectors interested in distinctive pianists beyond the most familiar names of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Decca","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51401126707236,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0140\/8267\/0649\/files\/IMG_7724.jpg?v=1788672146","url":"https:\/\/friedmanandsons.com\/products\/bernard-peiffer-the-astounding-bernard-peiffer","provider":"Friedman \u0026 Sons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}