Oscar Peterson, even this many year's after his death, is still the standard I measure all jazz - not just pianists- against. He has a beauty elegance grace in his playing that does not fade with time. He had the ability to improvise but not lose the beauty of the underlying melody. In my mind, he is and was a giant.
He inspires me so much because of how hard he worked to reach the level he did. People will say Art Tatum was better, fine, whatever, but Oscar shows us that we can all strive and reach the heights we choose to if we persist.
Why the crowd didn't immediately rise to give him a roaring standing ovation is beyond me. They obviously didn't know what they were listening too. What an incredible performance, it was timeless. Thank you for sharing.
There's a great video out there with Andre Previn interviewing him in front of an audience, and that subject comes up. It's funnier in the long version, but basically Oscar was a teenager and starting to get a little cocky, so his dad played him a record by Tatum. At first Oscar wouldn't believe it was only one guy playing. After being convinced, he gave up playing for a month. (I would have given up playing for a year, LOL!)
@@squoocher I'm priiitttyy sure Christoph's comment was meant to be read as 'piano heaven'(i.e.,the music is heavenly),not as 'piano,heaven'(i.e.,the piano itself is heavenly).It goes without saying it's his hands that are used to bring the great sounds out of the piano. After all, no-one uses their toes to play.
Chill out, Mr. Peterson. My heart can’t take this much intensity! You were one of the Masters. I am a guitar man, but I will always respect your prowess.
Music lasts forever. Tapes don't. "Convert" them to today formats to not loose that invaluable treasure. The Montreux Jazz festival is doing this for more than 40 years of video and audio. I can't wait to discover such an incredible amount of JAZZ! Thank you for uploading this video.
Bass player (like other musicians around) has been listening to that Oscar's introduction dozens of times, every time in a different way. But their smiles and surprised eyes were always the same. Unbelievable.
Oscar Peterson--- I started listening to Oscar back in the early 70's on KKGO JAZZ station out of LA and I always thought there had to be at least three piano players or more. I never had heard anyone play the Jazz Classics with all-time ten finger chords for every note. He played the melody, his style. The rhythm and chords with his left hand. And adorned the song with Ocar Peterson's own claasic style. Is the ultimate Classical Jazz Pianist in the world.
Ce n'est pas seulement TOUT le JAZZ dans les mains d'Oscar, mais toute la musique du 20eme siecle, et de maintenant, avec dans son introduction des rappels à la musique accompagnant les films muets ... Il est magnifique, car il revient au Jazz mélodieux avec John Williams et son orchestre, juste après, un tres bel arrangements strings, bravo Boston. J'ai cotoyé Peterson avec mon sax, et ses 'GROS' doigts énormes à coté de moi, et me demandais comment il arrivait à les insérer si vite entre les touches du piano? Quel talent...
To me, jazz is not cheap entertainment (like much of pop music) that is easily discarded once the melody becomes familiar. The greats add so many layers and so much flavor to the music that you can hear something new every time you listen. In other words, enjoying jazz is more educational and takes more effort, which is why I think fewer people really enjoy it.
I'm so glad now I'm able to understand which scheme he's using when he does his finger runs ! To every musician out there, learn your diminished chords !
@Daniel...I've just finished listening to Nat Cole, the instrumentalist, not the singer, and I find his piano playing mesmerizing, straightforward and beautiful. Do me a favor? Please listen to Cole's rendition of "I Hear Music," and let me know what you think, okay? I would appreciate it.
Incredible. This is as close to perfection as you can get. So moving and the genius that was OP. Stunning and thanks God we have these memories. He always said he never practiced because his performing was his practice! What a guy!!
MOLAMGUIS TOTAL, El director de la Orquesta es Oscar Peterson. Miren la cara que pone el Director oficial, alucina. Quien arrastra la orquera es el virtuoso Peterson
"Quand j'écoute Oscar Peterson, j'ai l'impression de toucher littéralement la musique. C'est quelqu'un d'unique qui m'inspire énormément dans mon travail" Roberto Fonseca.
LOVE THIS!!! Wow, what a gem. Thank you so much for taping this initially and then posting it!!! :-) And I thought I had most of his appearances on video!
Guitarist Herb Ellis, who played with Oscar for many years, when asked how good he thought Oscar was, said, "I've played with all of them. No one is even close."
Are you f-in kidding me!!!! This is an amazing artist here! His playing is beyond belief. I've known for a while that he is a great all-time player but this is extraordinary technique. I'm really sorry I never got to see him play live. His music will go on forever, an endless epoch of artistry.
Like Ms. Staples put it was really wonderful of him to visit our planet. Maybe I'll be fortunate to meet him in another world. Him and Armstrong, Bechet, Ellington, Mingus, Montgomery, Jackson, Coltrane, Washington, Gordon, Davis, Getz, Dameron, Brown,Goodman ,Gillespie, Monk, Jones , Garner, Evans, Eldridge, Adderly, Dolphy, Hampton, Hawkins, Hill , Henderson, Kelly, Hubbard, and all the other all-time greats. May they be eternally blessed...
the dislikes make me feel special i dont know about you ha.we know how good this is dont we?beautiful music from a genius r.i.p.oscar i will listen till the day i die.many thanks.
You get the sense that someone with Oscar's skills is actually reigned in by the limit of only 88 keys
Oscar Peterson, even this many year's after his death, is still the standard I measure all jazz - not just pianists- against. He has a beauty elegance grace in his playing that does not fade with time. He had the ability to improvise but not lose the beauty of the underlying melody. In my mind, he is and was a giant.
Beautifully said and very accurate. Glad to see so many OP fans here. I've been for decades.
A real titan of music and of all things worth relishing.
musicloverdavid wow
He inspires me so much because of how hard he worked to reach the level he did. People will say Art Tatum was better, fine, whatever, but Oscar shows us that we can all strive and reach the heights we choose to if we persist.
And an absolute gentleman to boot
bass players reaction to oscar is timeless
Buena Música y muy buen Pianista.
Also happens with Oscar
Peterson had that effect with anyone, but especially musicians and other jazz lovers, am I led to believe
Tears for this great performance.
I just love John Williams’ reaction when signalling Oscar back in at 3:12. He’s like ‘oh yeah, that’s perfect playing!’
All I could do is shake my head! Oscar's unreal! One of the greatest pianist to ever walk this earth. Jazz, classical, or otherwise!
IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE FOR JAZZ AND CLASSICAL PIANISTS TO MERGE. IT´S ADIFFERENT WORLD.
I’m fairly sure I’ve just witnessed musical perfection.
there never was and there will never be a talent like that of Oscar Peterson.
Why the crowd didn't immediately rise to give him a roaring standing ovation is beyond me. They obviously didn't know what they were listening too. What an incredible performance, it was timeless. Thank you for sharing.
SOMETIMES, WHAT A PERFORMANCE IS TOO GOOD, THE AUDIENCE DOESN´T KNOW HOW TO REACT AND THEY JUST SIT THERE STUNNED FOR AWHILE. I HAVE SEEN THIS.
The bass player and drummer exchanging appreciative smiles.
Wonderful! What more can you say? Tatum, Shearing, Peterson, Garner...Giants! God bless them.
And Evans.
Yes don't forget Billy@timchapman5567
This should be in our NATIONAL ARCHIVES.......!!!!
John Williams+Oscar Peterson=Perfect ❤🎵
He's still pure human magic!
I remember reading somewhere that Oscar Peterson, in days past, would weep in frustration when listening to Art Tatum!!! :)
There's a great video out there with Andre Previn interviewing him in front of an audience, and that subject comes up. It's funnier in the long version, but basically Oscar was a teenager and starting to get a little cocky, so his dad played him a record by Tatum. At first Oscar wouldn't believe it was only one guy playing. After being convinced, he gave up playing for a month. (I would have given up playing for a year, LOL!)
Bass player was grinning like an idiot and so was I. We'll never see another talent like Peterson or Tatum for that matter.
Only Bill Evans, Chick Corea, Keith Jarrett and Herbie Hancock.
Hiromi Uehara
Makoto Ozone !
@salem blackstock hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
Cory Hall I saw and heard them both many times. Extraordinary talent.
Erinnerungen werden wach. Habe O. Peterson in den 50er Jahren bei Jazz at the Philharmonic in Frankfurt erlebt.
Soooo BEAUTIFUL!!!!
Oh man! Is that piano heaven or what?
Nope, his hands are
Can't remember saying that his hands are not a part in the equation of my statement, buddy!
it's explicit in the 'isn't that piano heaven' part. That and the fact you don't reference his hands, buddy...
+Chris Horton Exactly :)
@@squoocher I'm priiitttyy sure Christoph's comment was meant to be read as 'piano heaven'(i.e.,the music is heavenly),not as 'piano,heaven'(i.e.,the piano itself is heavenly).It goes without saying it's his hands that are used to bring the great sounds out of the piano. After all, no-one uses their toes to play.
When the string orchestra began to play and John Williams appeared, I felt like I was dreaming. I never imagined they would ever be together.
Chill out, Mr. Peterson. My heart can’t take this much intensity! You were one of the Masters. I am a guitar man, but I will always respect your prowess.
Have enjoyed Oscar for many years. And still... wow.
Unique and beautiful. Oscar Peterson is a genius!!!
Before I forget look at the bass player he doesn't believe his eyes
Can this be real just amazing
Bass player smiling makes it all the more special.
Oscar, my musical hero since 1962, has no equal. To quote Monty Alexander:, "Oscar does no wrong". Thank you for sharing this stellar performance.
I saw him live and he was just like this - effortless, elegant, unbelievably great.
I remember seeing this myself,,, at a young age, and just being blown away by this performance. His kind will not come this way again.
You were there, Sam? Wow. You're a lucky man...
this is my favorite person in the world
I can listen to OSCAR PETERSON ALL DAY LONG!!!!
the best pianist who’s ever lived
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Music lasts forever. Tapes don't. "Convert" them to today formats to not loose that invaluable treasure. The Montreux Jazz festival is doing this for more than 40 years of video and audio. I can't wait to discover such an incredible amount of JAZZ! Thank you for uploading this video.
1:08 - 1:14 :( felt that in my heart! Peace and love
Bass player (like other musicians around) has been listening to that Oscar's introduction dozens of times, every time in a different way. But their smiles and surprised eyes were always the same. Unbelievable.
No, this bass player is a part of Boston Pops and this is probably the first and only time he worked with Oscar. You assuming too much.
He was and remains the god of jazz.. I'm sadly born too late to enjoy Oscar Peterson Alive, and maybe go to one of his concerts..
Oscar Peterson--- I started listening to Oscar back in the early 70's on KKGO JAZZ station out of LA and I always thought there had to be at least three piano players or more.
I never had heard anyone play the Jazz Classics with all-time ten finger chords for every note. He played the melody, his style. The rhythm and chords with his left hand. And adorned the song with Ocar Peterson's own claasic style. Is the ultimate Classical Jazz Pianist in the world.
10 powerful fingers All 12 note chords thru out in any key.
Nathan P. !!
The only great Pianist I know that played songs all the WY through with 10 to 12 note chords!
One of the most incredible musicians I've ever listened to, with a super orchestra, conducted by one of the greatest composers 😮
What a night that must have been.
Ce n'est pas seulement TOUT le JAZZ dans les mains d'Oscar, mais toute la musique du 20eme siecle, et de maintenant, avec dans son introduction des rappels à la musique accompagnant les films muets ... Il est magnifique, car il revient au Jazz mélodieux avec John Williams et son orchestre, juste après, un tres bel arrangements strings, bravo Boston. J'ai cotoyé Peterson avec mon sax, et ses 'GROS' doigts énormes à coté de moi, et me demandais comment il arrivait à les insérer si vite entre les touches du piano? Quel talent...
Probably at the peak of his career, this breathtaking performance toys with Oscar's body and our Souls. With doubt left me spell bound.
Oscar set the "bar" so high... God bless him !
This piece makes me feel....... There's no adjective that will allow me to finish that sentence accurately.
I love how he uses the same runs in Round Midnight that he played by Monk
I'm always blown away to see that Oscar's videos have not gone viral.
you shouldn't be. jazz has a niche demographic.
and yet, many are fooled by the word 'niche'. that niche audience is big.
Will Raye "niche" and "big" aren't exclusive to each other.
To me, jazz is not cheap entertainment (like much of pop music) that is easily discarded once the melody becomes familiar. The greats add so many layers and so much flavor to the music that you can hear something new every time you listen.
In other words, enjoying jazz is more educational and takes more effort, which is why I think fewer people really enjoy it.
+Todd Wight it's more art then entertainment basically.
Love Oscar Peterson piano.
Thanks Oscar for this delicious symphonic poem of Jazz !!! Beautiful, Fabulous, and ... Unique !!!
I'm so glad now I'm able to understand which scheme he's using when he does his finger runs ! To every musician out there, learn your diminished chords !
I was trying to figure out what he does when his fingers do that, thank you so much!
To call him a giant is unappreciating. My favorite jazz pianist of all time. I know jazz music from him ❤️
@Daniel...I've just finished listening to Nat Cole, the instrumentalist, not the singer, and I find his piano playing mesmerizing, straightforward and beautiful. Do me a favor? Please listen to Cole's rendition of "I Hear Music," and let me know what you think, okay? I would appreciate it.
Absolutely flawless.
00:35
the bass player's like "are you seeing what I'm seeing..."
The one and only jazz piano GOD. Now he resides in jazz heaven.
More of this PLEASE!!
This is gorgeous!
Incredible. This is as close to perfection as you can get. So moving and the genius that was OP. Stunning and thanks God we have these memories. He always said he never practiced because his performing was his practice! What a guy!!
So beautiful it took my breath away
Simply magnificent...
Such an epic performance!
Perfect performance by the epitome of of the foremost jazz pianist......
MOLAMGUIS TOTAL, El director de la Orquesta es Oscar Peterson. Miren la cara que pone el Director oficial, alucina. Quien arrastra la orquera es el virtuoso Peterson
That Intro though...just damn.
It's how perfection sounds,Thank you OP.
2:42 dude in crowd is digging for gold
Gift from GOD..Sadly missed...Loved Oscars voice also ..x
Difficult to tell between his voice and that of Nat King Cole
I loved it!
Я обожаю этого выдающегося пианиста, но эту композицию я слышу в первый раз и я в полном восторге. Огромное спасибо за доставленное удовольствие.
Dont forget of the second genius in this clip and that is John Williams.
A timeless piece.done by a master and backed by an absolutely exquisite Boston Pops. You can’t improve on perfection. 4:04
Nossa Senhora do céu!!! Assombroso!!!👏👏👏👏👏... tsc tsc... como tocava esse Oscar Peterson!!!
Demais né
astounding and very humbling. i cannot believe what i'm hearing.
Magical, so engaging!
"Quand j'écoute Oscar Peterson, j'ai l'impression de toucher littéralement la musique. C'est quelqu'un d'unique qui m'inspire énormément dans mon travail" Roberto Fonseca.
LOVE THIS!!! Wow, what a gem. Thank you so much for taping this initially and then posting it!!! :-) And I thought I had most of his appearances on video!
Increible Orquesta
TY billylovesjazz for this wonderful posting.
I saw this on PBS. It was the first time I had ever heard Oscar. I was an immediate fan.
ooooohhhhhh my god .... this is more than music ..! thnx for postin it
Beautiful. The best.
AMAZING.....
man oh man...im lost for words
oscar peterson was one of the greats no question but sometimes his extraordinary technique took over and (IMO) became an end in itself
jim partridge yeah definitely not. He’s playing some of the most beautiful and intriguing melodies throughout all of his “technical” lines.
And so it is here.
A fair comment -- but a forgivable tendency when you have Oscar's level of talent.
Jazz is really the purest form of black culture... It really should be introduced more to young black people...
gorgeous!
AMAZING OSCAR !!!
Guitarist Herb Ellis, who played with Oscar for many years, when asked how good he thought Oscar was, said, "I've played with all of them. No one is even close."
Perfection
Are you f-in kidding me!!!! This is an amazing artist here! His playing is beyond belief. I've known for a while that he is a great all-time player but this is extraordinary technique. I'm really sorry I never got to see him play live. His music will go on forever, an endless epoch of artistry.
one of the Greatest
Exquisite
MARAVILLOSO OSCAR PETERSON ...La verdad
Jazz concerto no.1 Beauty and Soul
Incrible bello❤
Is this heaven?
Oh lord..
O maior do mundo!
Gotta love Oscar Peterson!
fantasticni i neponovljivi
Sublime
Like Ms. Staples put it was really wonderful of him to visit our planet. Maybe I'll be fortunate to meet him in another world. Him and Armstrong, Bechet, Ellington, Mingus, Montgomery, Jackson, Coltrane, Washington, Gordon, Davis, Getz, Dameron, Brown,Goodman ,Gillespie, Monk, Jones , Garner, Evans, Eldridge, Adderly, Dolphy, Hampton, Hawkins, Hill , Henderson, Kelly, Hubbard, and all the other all-time greats. May they be eternally blessed...
Forget my objection; this is wonderful!
the dislikes make me feel special i dont know about you ha.we know how good this is dont we?beautiful music from a genius r.i.p.oscar i will listen till the day i die.many thanks.
Do it...why not! I remember that night. It was a new Super VHS Tape and VCR, so I rolled it. Everything converged as it needed to be. I was lucky!