I have come late to this version via video game music - a jazz cover of the Zelda Main Theme by The Consouls which was inspired (I think - I'll have to ask the band when I next see them) by the String Band take on this tune (ft Isao Suzuki with Ron Carter on bass, Roy Haynes on drums and Hank Jones on piano). A totally different feel from this but for me, equally stunning.
He is always my wannabe jazz pianist! Howcome is it possible to be just perfect at every single technic and musical nuance..? Block chords, comping, solo, intro... Such a perfection.. And his ton sounds like, there is no stress for all this things :)
If you ever want a definition of sheer musical genius, this is it. For me, this piece characterizes Oscar completely, and in my opinion was his best performance. He captures the mood of the piece perfectly. I can also honestly say I've never heard a better demonstration of keyboard agility. I also like all the other pieces on his mellowmood album which this is taken from. RIP
He had the lightest touch of any pianist I know. The speed comes from practicing since he was 5 years old. You don't get this proficiency any other way but early and intensive training.With this level of mastery of the instrument comes total freedom and he could play whatever inspired him without thinking. We are blessed to have him show us what can be achieved.
According to Oscar, he practiced 14 hours a day. His dad, who worked on a train, would be away traveling for several days, but before leaving, would tell Oscar that he'd better have mastered a certain piece before he came back.
I'm totally shocked that anyone could thumb this down....I know this tune by Horace Silver very well but never ever heard Oscar playing it. I'm in total awe of his technical prowess... this has become my new favorite tune.
I also have never heard this version. Would you believe I came to it via video game music - a jazz cover of the Zelda Main Theme by The Consouls which was inspired (I think - I'll have to ask the band when I next see them) by the String Band take on this tune (ft Isao Suzuki with Ron Carter on bass, Roy Haynes on drums and Hank Jones on piano). A totally different feel from this but for me, equally stunning.
Sûre but Horace Silver was also à fabulous composer. Proof is that his tunes can be adapted by many différent style singers and players with equal or greater performance
I can't decide what I like better...the burning double-time triads or the pretty 50's-style chord melody solo. It sounded a little like Lennie Tristano or maybe George Shearing.
I've known for years of Peterson's monster talent, but the velocity of his solo on this number, as well as his rich understanding of Horace Silver's chord changes (I've studied the sheet music to this wonderful tune), leaves me with a pounding heart. Was Oscar Peterson the greatest jazz pianist of all time?
😂 Happy tears from the tune, the solo comes around and you summed it up better than I ever could. Thnx, u chrystalized some of my emotion into thoughts.
Wow! I grew up on Oscar, didn't realize so many were not hep to this amazing brother, and guess what! his biggest influence was not Art Tatum, it was Nat King Cole
I didn't know that! A lot of People dont realize what an amazing jazz piano player Nat King Cole was. I have an old album with a trio, Nat, Lester Young and Buddy Rich and it is fantastic!
Nat King Cole was and ABSOLUTE BEAST of a musician, but much better known for his singing. Sacha Distel had the same dilemma being a great looking dude and a hell of a guitar player who could also sing beautifully too. Easier to market a singer I guess?
The piano sounds just wonderful. It really brings out his incredible lightness of touch. The way the chords hang in the air. Bud Powell sounds great on bad pianos, but Peterson's luxurious sound is really made for this.
As I listen to Oscar Peterson I constantly wonder how does any pianist get this good. He seemed to have complete mastery of the keyboard - what a player!
@@richardrandolph223 ...it doesn't necessarily follow that genius such as Oscar Peterson's would spring forth from the loins of musicians; he was a once in a multi lifetime talent. I had the pleasure of seeing him at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield - BLOODY HELL!
I´ve read Miles Davis´autobiography, through and through.. there is NOT a single mention of Oscar P. I just wonder why ... when he was (miles:) better than many he played with.. only Bill Evans compares
I have never heard this version (or Earl's Dream which I must look up now) but came to it via video game music - a jazz cover of the Zelda Main Theme by The Consouls which was inspired (I think - I'll have to ask the band when I next see them) by the String Band take on this tune (ft Isao Suzuki with Ron Carter on bass, Roy Haynes on drums and Hank Jones on piano). A totally different feel from this but for me, equally stunning. Just incredible what great jazz musicians can do with the same tune to make it their own.
@djkcel Apologizing and then going right ahead and doing it anyways doesn't make it any better. For example, no offense but you're not as good as you think you are. See? the qualifier doesn't make it any better. You may be entitled to your opinion but you aren't required to share it. I see your comment more as an attempt to prove how proficient you are. The best musicians that I've come across don't need to criticize others to impress others. They do their talking with their horns.
@DobesPlace Maybe Oscar should have showed some respect for Horace Silver by not trying to play this song. I do respect Oscar and again, I think he's a wonderful musician. But look, musicians should not be canonized just because they're gone or played during a certain time era. Unfortunately, nobody is perfect (not even Art Tatum).
@djkcel Fast response! My point wasn't that you are good or bad rather that, trolling is trolling. and your troll was premeditated You came onto a public forum to tell the internet that you don't like Oscar's reharm. I would imagine Horace Silver would be happy that another musician interpreted his piece. Your original comment only serves to rile up a bunch of Oscar fans. No one gains anything. Anywho, you've been fed enough by me, sir. Good luck and take care.
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I love this..... One of the best things I ever listened to
@djkcel I'm sure you're having a hard time understanding me tell you to upload your version of Nica's Dream. Typical Jazz Nerd. I don't have anything against trumpet players, all I'm saying is put up a better version of you playing this song on a piano. Remember...Those who can't do(you) become critics(you).
jimraw1 could very well be correct in claiming that Oscar was backed by Sam Jones and Bobby Durham. I went into my collection and listened to 2 LP's from the "Exclusively For My Friends" series that Oscar recorded with Sam and Bobby. The arrangements of the songs on these albums is very similar to Nica"s Dream.Thank you for the correction.
@oscarpeterson85 You can't forget Phineas Newborn Jr. Oscar had legitimate respect for him and with great reasons. Listen to his version of the same tune.
@djkcel It does sound like he wanted the head of the song to be a bit cleaner, but I wouldn't consider the solo to be dumbed down at all. It sounds like there are all kinds of crazy harmonies and mode changes going on in there.
This is one of my favorite recordings of Nica's Dream. The one by Silver is good and all, but imho OP takes the song to a whole another level with his breathtaking chords. Let me illustrate. In the opening, his harmonically rich playing is full of sophisticated emotions. Then the trio comes in, adding more dreamy quality. Not long after, OP embarks on his solo along with his signature licks of infamous technicality. In the closing note, his relentless velocity slowly, but finally comes to an end; an ending with simple, repeating chords.
In 1956 I bought th Jazz Messengers album including this number and was sold. Imagine when I heard this too. A superb song that I love to hear anyone play well. Peter B.
Oscar? He "says" very little and it all becomes an etude (brilliant, yes, but an still an etude) Endless sequences of repetitive patterns and flourishes that seem all too predictable. You hear this in Eddie Daniels playing as well--like squirrels that can't quite get from point A to point B without some kind of involuntary spasmodic dash... But then, I dig Ahmad Jamal who leaves out many notes...
Aos que pianistas, mesmo amadores, são, ele não dedilhou,mas simplesmente, de forma inigualável, navegou por todos os compassos, ritmos,e improvisos que só a alma dá, e,nele, transformada na magia das palmas, mãos e dedos!!!!.....
Love this tune, love Oscar Peterson, but why record something with a piano that's out of tune? It's most obvious right at the beginning, from 0:18 to about 2:00. I've heard this happen before with other great musicians, and it really bugs me that someone (whoever) could let it slide. /rant over/
You should have done another round with your own solo. What little you played sounded good. P.S. Why label Nica's dream when it was Girl from Impanena?
Of all the Oscar Peterson recordings, the ones I think really show all his talents to the full, were those recorded in Villigen, Germany in the 60s, in a private home with what were brilliant recording technologies. This is a standout rendition of Nica's Dream. Also watch out for the trio's version of Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars in the same setting. stunning rendition.
I am always impressed with Oscar's ability to produce music that has so much depth with a driving rhythm that translates into a very pure form of creativity. The support of the bass and drums sounds like Niels Pederson and Martin Drew. Thank you for this posting.
I have never heard this version but came to it via video game music - a jazz cover of the Zelda Main Theme by The Consouls which was inspired (I think - I'll have to ask the band when I next see them) by the String Band take on this tune (ft Isao Suzuki with Ron Carter on bass, Roy Haynes on drums and Hank Jones on piano). A totally different feel from this but for me, equally stunning.
The most mind blowing version of Nica's Dream I have ever heard.
no kidding!
Absolutely even the key change sounds really good
Agreed upon....
absolutely!
Fully agree same for me
Absolute class ,the best jazz pianist ever .
I have come late to this version via video game music - a jazz cover of the Zelda Main Theme by The Consouls which was inspired (I think - I'll have to ask the band when I next see them) by the String Band take on this tune (ft Isao Suzuki with Ron Carter on bass, Roy Haynes on drums and Hank Jones on piano). A totally different feel from this but for me, equally stunning.
I completely agree.
This is my favorite oscar trio piece. So moody, and he just dances oer the keys. Beautiful.
The accompanyment ain't bad either.
Oscar was a monster! Loved everything he played! Thank you for posting.
He is always my wannabe jazz pianist! Howcome is it possible to be just perfect at every single technic and musical nuance..? Block chords, comping, solo, intro... Such a perfection.. And his ton sounds like, there is no stress for all this things :)
If you ever want a definition of sheer musical genius, this is it. For me, this piece characterizes Oscar completely, and in my opinion was his best performance. He captures the mood of the piece perfectly. I can also honestly say I've never heard a better demonstration of keyboard agility. I also like all the other pieces on his mellowmood album which this is taken from. RIP
He had the lightest touch of any pianist I know. The speed comes from practicing since he was 5 years old. You don't get this proficiency any other way but early and intensive training.With this level of mastery of the instrument comes total freedom and he could play whatever inspired him without thinking. We are blessed to have him show us what can be achieved.
Oscar was truly along the lines of modern day, and classical pianist Lang Lang...in terms of velocity and touch.
According to Oscar, he practiced 14 hours a day. His dad, who worked on a train, would be away traveling for several days, but before leaving, would tell Oscar that he'd better have mastered a certain piece before he came back.
I'm totally shocked that anyone could thumb this down....I know this tune by Horace Silver very well but never ever heard Oscar playing it. I'm in total awe of his technical prowess... this has become my new favorite tune.
I also have never heard this version. Would you believe I came to it via video game music - a jazz cover of the Zelda Main Theme by The Consouls which was inspired (I think - I'll have to ask the band when I next see them) by the String Band take on this tune (ft Isao Suzuki with Ron Carter on bass, Roy Haynes on drums and Hank Jones on piano). A totally different feel from this but for me, equally stunning.
Sûre but Horace Silver was also à fabulous composer. Proof is that his tunes can be adapted by many différent style singers and players with equal or greater performance
good Lord!!!!!
The ideas that stem from his mind were completely amazing. I am just blown away by his innovation. RIP.
I can't decide what I like better...the burning double-time triads or the pretty 50's-style chord melody solo. It sounded a little like Lennie Tristano or maybe George Shearing.
Had my headphones on while studin with 20 other rands, nobody else would hear what I was listning.. Im like "this is some good shit"
who ever disliked this should be sent to hell.
This song is one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard
This high notes sounds like little starts falling from the sky!
this is do doubt one of the best renditions of Nica's dream I've ever heard...just unreal!
I've known for years of Peterson's monster talent, but the velocity of his solo on this number, as well as his rich understanding of Horace Silver's chord changes (I've studied the sheet music to this wonderful tune), leaves me with a pounding heart. Was Oscar Peterson the greatest jazz pianist of all time?
Yes he was....it wasn’t only about speed but powerful harmony and with a trio which Is not the same as playing solo.
You need to listen to more jazz and read more about it...
@@Rickriquinho Is "you" alnot01 or Lolo Forge?
😂
Happy tears from the tune, the solo comes around and you summed it up better than I ever could. Thnx, u chrystalized some of my emotion into thoughts.
Just perfect, can't be any better...
How beautiful is the interlacing of the piano and the bass !
i don't think I will ever listen to any of Oscar Peterson play and think the song was dull or any other variation of that word.
Wow! I grew up on Oscar, didn't realize so many were not hep to this amazing brother, and guess what! his biggest influence was not Art Tatum, it was Nat King Cole
I didn't know that! A lot of People dont realize what an amazing jazz piano player Nat King Cole was. I have an old album with a trio, Nat, Lester Young and Buddy Rich and it is fantastic!
Nat King Cole was and ABSOLUTE BEAST of a musician, but much better known for his singing. Sacha Distel had the same dilemma being a great looking dude and a hell of a guitar player who could also sing beautifully too.
Easier to market a singer I guess?
y Teddy Wilson
With Sam Jones, Bobby Durham: 1967-68.
M A S T E R ! !
The piano sounds just wonderful. It really brings out his incredible lightness of touch. The way the chords hang in the air. Bud Powell sounds great on bad pianos, but Peterson's luxurious sound is really made for this.
Peterson is a wonderful musical ocean. Fantastic music and musician
As I listen to Oscar Peterson I constantly wonder how does any pianist get this good.
He seemed to have complete mastery of the keyboard - what a player!
John Lee, i here he comes From a family of pianist
@@richardrandolph223 ...it doesn't necessarily follow that genius such as Oscar Peterson's would spring forth from the loins of musicians; he was a once in a multi lifetime talent. I had the pleasure of seeing him at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield - BLOODY HELL!
am i on earth??
Yes 😊
I´ve read Miles Davis´autobiography, through and through.. there is NOT a single mention of Oscar P.
I just wonder why ... when he was (miles:) better than many he played with.. only Bill Evans compares
Love this. I loved Joe Sample's version, but Oscar was the original 🐐
Oscar had such a beautiful and subtle touch---a master !!
Atrociously awesome. The best of the very best.
This surely must be a tribute to "Earls dream" by erroll garner, so much likeness in the intro come on...
I have never heard this version (or Earl's Dream which I must look up now) but came to it via video game music - a jazz cover of the Zelda Main Theme by The Consouls which was inspired (I think - I'll have to ask the band when I next see them) by the String Band take on this tune (ft Isao Suzuki with Ron Carter on bass, Roy Haynes on drums and Hank Jones on piano). A totally different feel from this but for me, equally stunning. Just incredible what great jazz musicians can do with the same tune to make it their own.
Give it to the Drummer!!!
Bobby Durham
Благодарю небеса за самого лучшего джазового пианиста и возможность наслаждаться его исполнением! ❤
Oscar´s playing is always extremely especial and beautifull
@djkcel Apologizing and then going right ahead and doing it anyways doesn't make it any better. For example, no offense but you're not as good as you think you are. See? the qualifier doesn't make it any better.
You may be entitled to your opinion but you aren't required to share it. I see your comment more as an attempt to prove how proficient you are. The best musicians that I've come across don't need to criticize others to impress others. They do their talking with their horns.
@DobesPlace Maybe Oscar should have showed some respect for Horace Silver by not trying to play this song. I do respect Oscar and again, I think he's a wonderful musician. But look, musicians should not be canonized just because they're gone or played during a certain time era. Unfortunately, nobody is perfect (not even Art Tatum).
James West - great comment if you remove the word "Arguably" both times. No argument from anyone I know!
@djkcel Fast response! My point wasn't that you are good or bad rather that, trolling is trolling. and your troll was premeditated You came onto a public forum to tell the internet that you don't like Oscar's reharm. I would imagine Horace Silver would be happy that another musician interpreted his piece.
Your original comment only serves to rile up a bunch of Oscar fans. No one gains anything. Anywho, you've been fed enough by me, sir. Good luck and take care.
I love this..... One of the best things I ever listened to
@djkcel I'm sure you're having a hard time understanding me tell you to upload your version of Nica's Dream. Typical Jazz Nerd. I don't have anything against trumpet players, all I'm saying is put up a better version of you playing this song on a piano. Remember...Those who can't do(you) become critics(you).
Master Piece
jimraw1 could very well be correct in claiming that Oscar was backed by Sam Jones and Bobby Durham. I went into my collection and listened to 2 LP's from the "Exclusively For My Friends" series that Oscar recorded with Sam and Bobby. The arrangements of the songs on these albums is very similar to Nica"s Dream.Thank you for the correction.
@oscarpeterson85 You can't forget Phineas Newborn Jr. Oscar had legitimate respect for him and with great reasons. Listen to his version of the same tune.
phenomenal!
музыкальный гений, но и басист великолепен
@djkcel It does sound like he wanted the head of the song to be a bit cleaner, but I wouldn't consider the solo to be dumbed down at all. It sounds like there are all kinds of crazy harmonies and mode changes going on in there.
This is one of my favorite recordings of Nica's Dream. The one by Silver is good and all, but imho OP takes the song to a whole another level with his breathtaking chords. Let me illustrate. In the opening, his harmonically rich playing is full of sophisticated emotions. Then the trio comes in, adding more dreamy quality. Not long after, OP embarks on his solo along with his signature licks of infamous technicality. In the closing note, his relentless velocity slowly, but finally comes to an end; an ending with simple, repeating chords.
Ray Charles said that he oscar was the one that came the closest to Art Tatum.
Wow ! The bassist is incredible !
+François Martel Ray Brown? I guess.
and oscar beyond that hahahah
Bassist Sam Jones and Bobby Durham drums :-)
..Ray Brown is de bassist
Si, es Ray Brown efectivamente
Thank you Oscar. Amazing as always.
@alnot01 Very much yes ( we can't include Art Taum because he was from another galaxy)
@amtrakatsfnyc I actually think this from his earlier work - my guess its Sam Jones and Bobby Durham - I'm guessing 1968.
Awesome bass playing
Fantastic!
If I could chose any skill of any person in human history it would easily be Peterson's piano skills. And I'm not even a pianist.
Great interpretation......maybe one of the best....
As always with Oscar, superb technique, fabulous touch and incredible musicianship.
My God, the scores maestro Peterson receives on youtube are amazing; an very well-deserved! He is incredible.
This is AWESOME!!, It should be illegal(in the good sense) to have such an inmense talent, please check the Sonora Ponceña version is AWESOME too.
@djkcel I am not expert enough to follow your elaborated arguments. But "Lame" is just wrong.
In 1956 I bought th Jazz Messengers album including this number and was sold. Imagine when I heard this too. A superb song that I love to hear anyone play well. Peter B.
Oscar? He "says" very little and it all becomes an etude (brilliant, yes, but an still an etude) Endless sequences of repetitive patterns and flourishes that seem all too predictable. You hear this in Eddie Daniels playing as well--like squirrels that can't quite get from point A to point B without some kind of involuntary spasmodic dash... But then, I dig Ahmad Jamal who leaves out many notes...
Aos que pianistas, mesmo amadores, são, ele não dedilhou,mas simplesmente, de forma inigualável, navegou por todos os compassos, ritmos,e improvisos que só a alma dá, e,nele, transformada na magia das palmas, mãos e dedos!!!!.....
i'm sure the 10 who dislike are trying to play piano :)
No, everyone with 'musical ears 'can hear that the piano is not in tune.
anyone with musical ear listen what this genius is doing
Only a chump without a soul would remark about the piano being out of tune. What a wasted life! Therefore, I submit, sir, that you are out of tune.
Aaron Zanzibari
Who cares if it’s in tune or not! Are you listening the number?
Anthon Straat only a stupid head would go online a criticize Oscar Peterson’s playing
Holy smokes!!!
Love this tune, love Oscar Peterson, but why record something with a piano that's out of tune? It's most obvious right at the beginning, from 0:18 to about 2:00. I've heard this happen before with other great musicians, and it really bugs me that someone (whoever) could let it slide. /rant over/
Great version, thanks for posting it.
It doesn't matter how hard Oscar Peterson goes the music never loses it's pulse.
And btw the (wonderfull) bassist is Sam Jones (not Ray Brown).
You should have done another round with your own solo. What little you played sounded good. P.S. Why label Nica's dream when it was Girl from Impanena?
The chills wont go away. Maybe I should call an ambulance.
Otra muestra màs (y van .....) de lo excelso que es este intèrprete impar !!!!
amazing
I sampled this and put some Dilla drums on it... #DOPE, Oscar never fails to inspire me.
Just amazing!!!
Grande immenso.ho avuto la gioia di sentirlo dal vivo.è sempre nel mio cuore❤❤❤❤❤😂
Oscar has the habit of belittling almost everything.Great playing but Bobby is the musician here
Of all the Oscar Peterson recordings, the ones I think really show all his talents to the full, were those recorded in Villigen, Germany in the 60s, in a private home with what were brilliant recording technologies.
This is a standout rendition of Nica's Dream. Also watch out for the trio's version of Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars in the same setting. stunning rendition.
dumbed it down harmonically... right when i read that he played that chord at 1:07 hahahaha
Anyone has the re- harmonization of the intro transcribed?
Przepiekne wykonanie pianisty i basisty !!!!!! SUPER !!!!!
I am always impressed with Oscar's ability to produce music that has so much depth with a driving rhythm that translates into a very pure form of creativity.
The support of the bass and drums sounds like Niels Pederson and Martin Drew. Thank you for this posting.
In short, he didn't play it as you would have.
the best!!!ens coneixem des de 1963 I rimmember cliford
what album is this from?
OMG what is this amazin awesome play
From the Album:
In A Mellotone
Bought this album when I was about 18 in the mid 1970's! Fantastic music!
Monstrueux !!!!
I'm surprised he played on an out of tune piano. Unlike him.
이런 곡이 세상에 남아있어서 얼마나 다행인지 모르겠네요
super contrabass....
I love the line at 3:36 . Just wow
I have never heard this version but came to it via video game music - a jazz cover of the Zelda Main Theme by The Consouls which was inspired (I think - I'll have to ask the band when I next see them) by the String Band take on this tune (ft Isao Suzuki with Ron Carter on bass, Roy Haynes on drums and Hank Jones on piano). A totally different feel from this but for me, equally stunning.
u should be playing instead your bellyaching keep it positive
who's on the bass and the drums?? O.O
A wonderful rendition of Horace Silver's Nica's Dream, with Ray Brown & Ed Thigpen.
Pretty sure this isn't Ray and Ed
Ed Vanderginst it's Sam Jones and bobby durham
There's nobody else with brushwork speed like Bobby Durham's, unmistakably Bobby, a dead giveaway.
Yes Bobby "brush" Durham..superiess!!!!!!!!!
Os and Wes both nail this beauty, love it!
Thanks for mentioning Wes .. there are but a few greats
Oscar è Oscar !
The bassist deserves his flowers too 🙏🏾
Beautiful !👍❤️