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 "Solar Winds" – 6:50 "Dancin' Feet" – 6:20 "Soliloquy (Blues for Dr. John)" – 9:13 "Night Child" – 11:35 "Charlie" – 3:09 "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 YearChartPosition1979Billboard Jazz Albums23
References
External links Joe Pass Memorial Hall