Night Child (album)

Night Child is an album by Canadian 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.

Track listing

1. "Solar Winds" – 6:50
2. "Dancin' Feet" – 6:20
3. "Soliloquy (Blues for Dr. John)" – 9:13
4. "Night Child" – 11:35
5. "Charlie" – 3:09
6. "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

References

External links

• Joe Pass Memorial Hall