Piano virtuoso Oscar Peterson leads his trio through exceptional performances demonstrating his technical brilliance and swinging approach to jazz standards. Peterson's playing is characteristically fleet and powerful, with remarkable right-hand technique and deep harmonic knowledge. His trio format - piano, bass, drums - provides perfect vehicle for his virtuosity while maintaining conversational interplay. The rhythm section swings hard while responding to Peterson's cues with precision. The material consists of standards transformed through Peterson's distinctive touch and harmonic sophistication. Essential jazz piano documenting one of the instrument's greatest technicians and most joyful performers, proving that virtuosity and swing can coexist perfectly.