I’ve always liked West Side Story, and I’ve always enjoyed playing the piano, so… It is no surprise that I really like this album. It features the songs: Something’s Coming, Somewhere, Jet Song, Tonight, Maria, I Feel Pretty, Reprise. Peterson almost makes the Piano speak, his imporvisational jazz works perfectly with the original Bernstein score. Interpretations of West Side Story have been tried before, notably Joshua Bell’s 20 minute West Side Story Suite, but Petersons central use of the Piano, and not grandiose strings, in place of vocals is beyond comparison.
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