Oscar Peterson
Piano Solo on
That's All

About

Oscar Peterson's piano solo is the second of two solos on "That's All" from the 1955 Pres & Sweets session. Peterson takes a half-chorus over the 32-bar AABA form in B-flat at 78 BPM, matching Edison's concise half-chorus format in this intimate ballad setting. While Peterson was renowned for his high-speed virtuosity, his ballad playing demonstrates equal sensitivity, with thoughtful chord voicings and melodic lines that complement the song's gentle character. Bob Haymes's composition draws out a more reflective, lyrical side of Peterson's artistry that balances his formidable technique with emotional restraint.

Oscar Peterson was 29 to 30 years old at the time.