What I love about this interpretation is, unlike most piano duos, Basie and Peterson respect each other's musical space and leave room in the piece. They don't clash. They don't fight for supremecy. They work together perfectly in harmony. If you have seen the show from which that clip originates, you may find it warming to see how similar their personalities are to how they play. Peterson is intelligent and full of ideas yet Basie says very little, but makes it Count...
You can tell Oscar is in truly enjoying the moment, taking in those deep breaths, realizing the Count is across from him and they are killing it softly. You can teach musicians notes, chords, scales, but you can't teach them how to to swing it, and Basie was/is the master.
Let me say it two ways: 1.) This is not a cutting contest, this is an encounter between two artists mutually respecting each other, and attempting (and succeeding!) at creating a spontaneous masterpiece for the joy of, and appreciation by, the rest of us; 2.) For pianists, everywhere: Zeus meets Odin.
Oscar was a true ambassador of music. His beautiful spirit shines so very brightly, inside and out. It was my pleasure to see him perform and I'll never forget it as long as I live.
I'm a big Basie fan, saw him a ton of times live, have a few (all?) of the Oscar/Count albums and the way they compliment each other it is sometimes tough to realize who is playing what.
They both really do sit well - loose and fluid with no wasted body energy; alert but not rigid, clear but not dogmatic. They also both play with exactly the hand position that every classical piano teacher I know teaches. Good inspiration doesn't automatically mean good output -- the lessons, the practicing, the teaching is all about opening the channel from inspiration to sound. The road doesn't pave itself.
Basie once said it's not the notes you play - it's the ones you leave out. This piece is a lot harder than it looks. There is a conversation going on through out the tune as Basie and Oscar are feeding each other notes and obviously having some fun at the same time. Really enjoyable!
My heart Jumps with AMAZING JOY when I see and hear these two Music Greats perform. Growing up with their music was a treat. I now have some of my dad's albums of both Basie and Oscar and many Jazz greats. There will NEVER be anyone like them again EVER . . . . .Trust That!
It flows so well, and when you actually see their fingers, you realise how well in tune they are. One plays something, the other finishes it off. PERFECT!
@@ADK53 I know. I'm going to steal that. When the moment is right, I'm going to say to some friends, "Yeah, that was cooler than the other side of the pillow." I remember those days, before a/c.
I have this on video, it makes me so full of emotion and takes me back to those days when my dad used to play me records and videos of both Oscar and Count playing. True genius's, taken from us to soon. Rest in peace my good men. Stephen
I've loved Oscar Peterson since I first saw him on TV with the amazing Nils-Henning Orsted-Pedersen (R.I.P.) - heard here...and this is So Cool! - OP and CB together. These guys can play Anything, Anytime,Anywhere. The Basie Orchestra is still going as far as I know. Albeit without the Count,R.I.P.
BASIE E OSCAR, sono due mostri SACRI del jazz MONDIALE Hanno fatto GRANDIOSA Storia, oggi gli appassionati del jazz possono ascoltarli, radio, video, ma fortunati chi ha potuto vederli in Concerto da VICINO, UNICI !!!!
Ithink we should not forget that this piece of art was made by 4 musicians ,and i can not imagine the pressure on bassist&grummer shoulders ... With Basie&Peterson on stage ... no mistakes were allowed in this kind of music moment :)
At first I'm like, man, this is an unattainable height-I'll never be where they are. Then I just listen and it doesn't matter-such true pleasure. They were masters.
SibMajor said it. *This* is music. How is it that America's original musical art form is so forgotten these days by so many people? It was my Dad who turned me on to this video (he knew and was friends with both musicians and is one himself), and upon hearing it, I thought, "what a nice, lovely blues...!" Yes. *This* is music. This needs to be played more on mainstream radio.
AND he was very kind. When I told him that im a pianoplayer, he smiled to me and replied: "Oh, that´s great, the world needs more pianists". Amazing pianist AND amazing personality.
I was so lucky to have seen Oscar preform live with Ella and Count Basie in 1977, what a show! Oscar, one of the greatest on the piano. Man, so sad that we lost another great jazz legend.
This is blues/jazz at it's best! Oscar and Count are able to play the typical blues progression, I IV V, and then slowly build up the improvisation as time goes by. This kind of jazz and collaboration are rare in these days!
Oscar Peterson was not just an exceptional player but he was also a great entertainer. His technique was utterly unflawed but a laugh or a smile was always present in his playing and you couldn't help but enjoy OP when he seemed to be having so much fun himself. Thank you, Oscar, for so much great music. Thank you so very much!!
I never realized it was possible to say so much with so few notes. We have lost both of these guys and when I listen to something like this I always cry, but the tears age good tears!!!!!!!
This is actually sweet, they are both seeing who can play less, and finishing each other's phrases. You can feel how much they truly love each other. Great moment.
This is the reason why i like people like Elton John, Leon Russell,Billy Joel and Bruce Hornsby and been playing piano all my life,It comes from these godfather legends such as oscar and count.
Fue, estoy seguro, una noche inolvidable para quienes estuvieron ahí ... con los geniales Oscar Peterson y Count Basie. Gracias por darnos el regalo de escucharlos! - saludos desde LIMA-PERU
I happened to be at a special midnight concert of the Basie Orchestre at Ronnie Scott's Club and Oscar was in the front row - he watched Count like a hawk throughout the two hour concert - especially when Count played a solo. Now the brag: I got Oscar's autograph!!!
The legendary "Count" with the superb Canadian Pianist and the Great Dane, the late Niels Perdesen. He died too early. Such elegance and effortless style🌺💖🌹👌🙏😘
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What I love about this interpretation is, unlike most piano duos, Basie and Peterson respect each other's musical space and leave room in the piece. They don't clash. They don't fight for supremecy. They work together perfectly in harmony.
If you have seen the show from which that clip originates, you may find it warming to see how similar their personalities are to how they play.
Peterson is intelligent and full of ideas yet Basie says very little, but makes it Count...
I know it's been 13 years but i appreciate that little joke at the end so much
@@Sarm8still good 13 years later
You can tell Oscar is in truly enjoying the moment, taking in those deep breaths, realizing the Count is across from him and they are killing it softly. You can teach musicians notes, chords, scales, but you can't teach them how to to swing it, and Basie was/is the master.
it may be blues but these guys swing hard!
Due immensi, inimitabili, insuperabili pianisti.
Let me say it two ways:
1.) This is not a cutting contest, this is an encounter between two artists mutually respecting each other, and attempting (and succeeding!) at creating a spontaneous masterpiece for the joy of, and appreciation by, the rest of us;
2.) For pianists, everywhere: Zeus meets Odin.
Yes to all of the above. Jazz Man, from Kendal😊
Oscar was a true ambassador of music. His beautiful spirit shines so very brightly, inside and out. It was my pleasure to see him perform and I'll never forget it as long as I live.
lucky man!
Two Gifts complimenting one another, not competing, just FLOWING as ONE. How Grand!
I'm a big Basie fan, saw him a ton of times live, have a few (all?) of the Oscar/Count albums and the way they compliment each other it is sometimes tough to realize who is playing what.
Two geniuses having a great time .. My god, they make it look so easy ..
Peter Vikegard ain't it the truth!
True🌺
I see 4 geniuses...👍
Exact mais c est si difficile
They both really do sit well - loose and fluid with no wasted body energy; alert but not rigid, clear but not dogmatic. They also both play with exactly the hand position that every classical piano teacher I know teaches.
Good inspiration doesn't automatically mean good output -- the lessons, the practicing, the teaching is all about opening the channel from inspiration to sound. The road doesn't pave itself.
Both of them are now Jammin' on Jazz Heaven... RIP Oscar!! You're STILL the Greatest!!!! And Count Basie, you're just as good!
Brilliant piece of music played by two of our greatest Jazz pianists...Beautiful.
I worked with Count Basie in 1970 for 3 months on the Tom Jones tour in 1970..... an amazing gentleman !
Lies
@@Jedisithlord1210 yeah man what a stinky liar
How cool is that Tony! Good memories I’m sure
Basie once said it's not the notes you play - it's the ones you leave out. This piece is a lot harder than it looks. There is a conversation going on through out the tune as Basie and Oscar are feeding each other notes and obviously having some fun at the same time. Really enjoyable!
A magical moment when two legends just take it easy and let it flow! Bravo...
My heart Jumps with AMAZING JOY when I see and hear these two Music Greats perform. Growing up with their music was a treat. I now have some of my dad's albums of both Basie and Oscar and many Jazz greats. There will NEVER be anyone like them again EVER . . . . .Trust That!
Два гиганта джазового фоно - просто респект исторической записи. Спасибо за память 😍
listening with my son Geoffrey age 6 and he says this music is amazing!!!!
+jlj5056 Good for your son. Developing good taste since a young age.
Give him an instrument please
America's greatest original music.
Played by Canada's and America's best exports.
Doesn't get any better than this folks.
That was great, that was just great!
Two MASTERS' Masterpiece. THANKS GENIUSES.
What a so precious moment...!
Who doesn't like of jazz and blues doesn't understand a lot of music!
Don't understand a lot of LIFE!
I feel sorry for them because they are missing out on some of the greatest pleasures of life.
It flows so well, and when you actually see their fingers, you realise how well in tune they are. One plays something, the other finishes it off. PERFECT!
man look how calm they are...i cant stop watching that video
Cooler than the other side of the pillow.
It is impossible to say it better than you did. Oh man, thank you.
А вы, в жаркий летний день, не пьёте напитки со льдом?
@@ADK53 I know. I'm going to steal that. When the moment is right, I'm going to say to some friends, "Yeah, that was cooler than the other side of the pillow." I remember those days, before a/c.
Lol, nice one.
I remember seeing Count and Coltrane playing duo in 1983. One of the best nights of my life. I never heard John sound so good
That's an unexpected collaboration!
They cant help but to smile and be happy playing there with each other. amazing.
The world's BEST: Basie & Peterson!!!
With such great pianists you almost forget the awesome job the rythm section is doing. Pederson really grooved with Oscar.
Pederson holds these two masters together. He is awesome.
This is super, the best of every thing, I play it every evening before I go to bed, its great, Dinkie, 78 years old from Holland.
I have this on video, it makes me so full of emotion and takes me back to those days when my dad used to play me records and videos of both Oscar and Count playing.
True genius's, taken from us to soon.
Rest in peace my good men.
Stephen
I've loved Oscar Peterson since I first saw him on TV with the amazing Nils-Henning Orsted-Pedersen (R.I.P.) - heard here...and this is So Cool! - OP and CB together. These guys can play Anything, Anytime,Anywhere. The Basie Orchestra is still going as far as I know. Albeit without the Count,R.I.P.
Oscar is one of the greatest ever... always a pleasure as to listen as to play.
Best of ever..
Very beautiful music.
BASIE E OSCAR, sono due mostri SACRI del jazz MONDIALE Hanno fatto GRANDIOSA Storia, oggi gli appassionati del jazz possono ascoltarli, radio, video, ma fortunati chi ha potuto vederli in Concerto da VICINO, UNICI !!!!
One of the greatest ever. I'm fortunate to have his videos with Ella, Count Basie and others. A great loss, very sad.
Que maravilha!!!! Não canso nunca de ouvi-los e admirá-los cada dia mais!!!!! 💙💙
Ithink we should not forget that this piece of art was made by 4 musicians ,and i can not imagine the pressure on bassist&grummer shoulders ...
With Basie&Peterson on stage ... no mistakes were allowed in this kind of music moment :)
At first I'm like, man, this is an unattainable height-I'll never be where they are. Then I just listen and it doesn't matter-such true pleasure. They were masters.
If you ever wondered if it was possible to have a full conversation without saying a word, we just witnessed it. Wonderful from start to finish.
Tellement de classe chez Oscar, tellement d'économie pour un extraordinaire résultat chez Count : deux géants. Dur de revoir ça un jour.
On a là un morceau d'histoire, ces monstres sacrés en pure impro.
On aura plus jamais ce genre de choses
SibMajor said it. *This* is music. How is it that America's original musical art form is so forgotten these days by so many people? It was my Dad who turned me on to this video (he knew and was friends with both musicians and is one himself), and upon hearing it, I thought, "what a nice, lovely blues...!"
Yes. *This* is music. This needs to be played more on mainstream radio.
This has got to be the tastiest groove ever...man, to hold it back like that and keep it moving forward at the same time...true masters at their form.
I hope the pianos in heaven are constantly tuned and always available for them.
Looking forward to future concerts.
AND he was very kind. When I told him that im a pianoplayer, he smiled to me and replied:
"Oh, that´s great, the world needs more pianists". Amazing pianist AND amazing personality.
Two gods of the jazz pantheon. I'm in heaven.
What a find! Yeah, these guys really do make it look easy. Brilliant.
I was so lucky to have seen Oscar preform live with Ella and Count Basie in 1977, what a show! Oscar, one of the greatest on the piano. Man, so sad that we lost another great jazz legend.
Such diametrically opposed styles working so very well together. Pure joy
Elleork , you are so right , 3 Jazz mammouths Oscar,Count and Neil! what a combination I would have paid any amount to have been in that audience xx
Quelle chance d'ENTENDRE et de VOIR ces géants du jazz assis confortablement devant son computer !
MERCI...
The likes of these two GIANTS will never be seen nor heard again.
Oh boy what a quartet. Watched this around 50 times!!
None better. I can feel this all the way down to my toes -- and it feels good.
Superb. Oscar enriched all of our lives RIP brother.
If this right here ain't PURE HEAVEN, I don't know what is. How do I miss this age of true musicianship, let me count the ways!
Aren't we blessed to have this great record of some of the best jazz ever?
Wonder what heaven sounds like?....
This is blues/jazz at it's best! Oscar and Count are able to play the typical blues progression, I IV V, and then slowly build up the improvisation as time goes by. This kind of jazz and collaboration are rare in these days!
Thank you. Niel Pedersen was probably the best DoubleBass player ever... (just as i think Oscar was one of the alltime best jazzpiano players)
Oscar Peterson was not just an exceptional player but he was also a great entertainer. His technique was utterly unflawed but a laugh or a smile was always present in his playing and you couldn't help but enjoy OP when he seemed to be having so much fun himself.
Thank you, Oscar, for so much great music. Thank you so very much!!
I never realized it was possible to say so much with so few notes. We have lost both of these guys and when I listen to something like this I always cry, but the tears age good tears!!!!!!!
Easier to enjoy this performance than finding the right words to comment it ,isn't it ? ^^
Memorized the title for many many years when I heard it on radio.. So good to have found this one TYVM
It's Happy Monday 😊.
These cats are awesome, I'm happy and blessed 😇😎😆🎵🇱🇷🌞🙏.
It was said before, and I second it... Elegant. Just elegant!
It don’t get no better than this.pure soul.
Two master pianist.
Now this is called "good Music " I was brought up on this kind of this jazz, I love to hear piano music.
Charlotte Davis i
Those two! They're just pouring honey in my soul! Thanks a lot for posting.
This is actually sweet, they are both seeing who can play less, and finishing each other's phrases. You can feel how much they truly love each other. Great moment.
My music students in China are just gonna love this when I show them this week. :D
How did they react?
These two must surely be in Heaven,,, they gave us so much enjoyment,,,
Oscar and the Count...wonderful keyboard comrades being truly laid back and cool
everytime when Im stressed or come home from work...I listen to this video and then im relaxed...what music can do to you sometimes..great!!! 5/5
Eeco
Oh,just the very BEST jazz pianists.....ever! Heavenly!
This is the reason why i like people like Elton John, Leon Russell,Billy Joel and Bruce Hornsby and been playing piano all my life,It comes from these godfather legends such as oscar and count.
now what utter GENIUS pulled Basie and Peterson together!
Fantastic smooth performance! Rest well, Mr. Peterson. Rest well.
Marvellous to hear four great musicians play. Shame no longer with us.
no flaws. perfection. I wish they could have lived forever.
Fue, estoy seguro, una noche inolvidable para quienes estuvieron ahí ... con los geniales Oscar Peterson y Count Basie. Gracias por darnos el regalo de escucharlos! - saludos desde LIMA-PERU
One of the best videos on TH-cam--can't like this enough!
Mamma Mia!!!!! The absolute finest!!! Always did love Basie's spare piano.
this is probably as smooth as life will ever get!!!
Two giants of the music world. Nothing to equal them.
No words...just amazing!
questa e' musica per tutte le orecchie davvero unuversale questi mostri sacri sono irraggiungigibili oggi
OP is a unique performer. He creates a pleasant and relaxed, confident atmosphere.
And all this, in addition to his superb piano playing.
A jewel, a gem... un gioiello, una gemma...
Che gioia... what a joy... CHE MUSICA...!!!
2 great musicians playing beautifully. just gamma
Team work makes the dream work!
Two of the masters. I've played their recordings many times on my radio show. Keep posting the good music!
What a wonderful artists, two masters of piano and Jazz!.
God save them!.
Two fabulous pianists, and they would sound good with no bass or drum. But you know -- it is really NHOP that makes this go. How special he was.
I happened to be at a special midnight concert of the Basie Orchestre at Ronnie Scott's Club and Oscar was in the front row - he watched Count like a hawk throughout the two hour concert - especially when Count played a solo. Now the brag: I got Oscar's autograph!!!
The legendary "Count" with the superb Canadian Pianist and the Great Dane, the late Niels Perdesen. He died too early. Such elegance and effortless style🌺💖🌹👌🙏😘
Два великих МАЭСТРО джаза!!! Слушать их-БОЛЬШОЕ удовольствие!!!
это действительно так
Awesome....two giants on their instrument making a slow, simple tune absolutely swing. I want to hear it over and over.
... definitely enchanting and transfixing.
Listening over and over again and still It doesn't bore you :)
This just makes me melt.......beautiful music.