Petersen's Trio Analysis

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In the 50’s, Peterson most famously formed a trio that included Ray Brown on double bass and Herb Ellis on guitar, both musicians of high caliber. Together the trio played alongside many big names in the jazz artists. His became a globally known musician with a career that lasted over 60 years until his death on December 23rd 2007.

The contrasting backgrounds of Peterson and Armstrong is what shocked listeners most when the two released such a fluid and well ____(put together album). Despite their differences in training and styles of jazz, each of the talents in the recorded album allowed for the effortless contributions from tune to tune where Peterson’s trio provides a sound that not once overpowers Armstrong’s graceful vocals, exactly

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