In December 1965, “Limelight” label released “With Respect to Nat”, Oscar Peterson tribute album to Nat King Cole, who had died earlier that year. It was recorded October – November 1965, and was produced by Jack Tracy.
Personnel:
- Oscar Peterson— vocals, piano
- Herb Ellis, Barry Galbraith— guitar
- Hank Jones— piano
- Ray Brown, Richard Davis— double bass
- Mel Lewis— drums
- Phil Woods— alto saxophone
- Wayne Andre, Jimmy Cleveland, J. Johnson— trombone
- Tony Studd — bass trombone
- Seldon Powell— alto flute, tenor flute
- Jerome Richardson— bass flute, tenor flute
- John Frosk, Joe Newman— trumpet
- Ernie Royal, Danny Stiles — trumpet, flugelhorn
- Manny Albam— arrangements, conductor
Track listing:
- When My Sugar Walks Down the Street – Gene Austin, Jimmy McHugh, Irving Mills
- It’s Only a Paper Moon – Harold Arlen, Yip Harburg, Billy Rose
- Walkin’ My Baby Back Home – Fred E. Ahlert, Roy Turk
- Sweet Lorraine – Cliff Burwell, Mitchell Parish
- Unforgettable – Irving Gordon
- Little Girl – Francis Henry, Matt Hyde
- Gee, Baby, Ain’t I Good to You – Andy Razaf, Don Redman
- Orange Colored Sky – Milton DeLugg, William Stein
- Straighten Up and Fly Right – Nat King Cole, Irving Mills
- Calypso Blues – Clifford Carmen, Cole, Don George
- What Can I Say After I Say I’m Sorry? – Walter Donaldson, Abe Lyman
- Easy Listening Blues – Nadine Robinson
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