Oscar Peterson was my neighbour who lived next door to me back in the late 1960's and early 1970's in Toronto Ontario Canada. I was only 5 years old at the time but I do remember my mom telling me that he was a very famous jazz musician. I would occasionally see him out in the backyard the odd time and he would say hello to me, of course I didn't realize how famous he really was until later on but looking back at him now on video some fifty years later sure brings back a lot of memories. Not only will Oscar be a true legend in the jazz world forever, he will always be someone who knew how to put a smile on a young boy's face who grew up admiring what a great person he really was.
I had the incredible good fortune to be in the audience of this show. Sadly, not everything made it into the final TV broadcast. One preceless moment happened while Oscar and Bill Basie were playing an up-tempo standard. After the opening, Oscar took two choruses of solo, and being Oscar, played brilliantly, 18 fingers on each hand. Basie just sat and looked across at him, totally deadpan. When his solo came around, he just sat for several bars as the rhythm section played. Then, very slowly, he raised one finger into the air, and at exactly the right moment, hit one note. Oscar started laughing so hard he almost fell off of his piano stool. Then Basie got that grin, & cut loose, just to show that he could play too. Unfortunately, this was NOT included in the broadcast. I hope it's in an archive somewhere, because it was a never-to-be-repeated moment.
@Dark Dawg One of the real "high points" in my whole life, for sure! I'm just glad we live in a time where there are recordings, whether audio or video, of these superb musicians.
I would have loved to see that in person. Two legends performing and talking about their craft. It must have been an amazing night, and sadly, one that will never come again. RIP Bill, and Oscar, and thanks for the music you left behind for us.
nightswimmer99 Absolutely right, my freind. However, this drummer went to the big gig in the sky, he is jamming hard with the Duke, Count Basie, Oscar, Dizzy, Woody Herman, Louis Armstrong and the lot, after an hour he shouts to the Bass Player, Charlie Mingus "Where is the CODA?" Charles shouts back, man, this ain't heaven, there ain't no CODA!" 👹
Imagine a rotating stage. These two on one, Miles Davis and John Coltrane on the next, Stan Kenton on the next, Dave Brubeck on the next, Tito Puente on the next. Oh but the audience rotates, not the stage.
This is so cool, Count Basie who played so slow and beautiful, making every note count{pun intended}, and Oscar, one of the fastest jazz piano players I've ever seen; just shows what masters they were, able to make great music together
@@dmcdgames2388 lol bro no jazz player is the fastest ever lol, romantic piano players were doing things that makes these look like improvised exercises
Once went to a midnight Concert at Ronnie Scotts, London of the Basie Orchestra. By sheer luck I had a seat just behind Peterson in the audience. Throughout the whole concert, Peterson's attention was fully given to watching Basie.
Iray 1234 Could you please expand a bit more about your comment by giving us one , two three or four examples to show that unique swing of count Basie : any link ?? Thank you
For my money the two greatest jazz pianists ever. Basie’s ability to get so much from just a few notes amazes me. You don’t have to play so many notes if you know the right notes. And of course Oscar, well what can you say about Oscar except, “Wow!”
Two of the best of the best in jazz and music in general. Consummate professionals had the respect of all good musicians at the time. I took a Jazz Class at UCLA in the 80s with Paul Tanner who played back when with Glenn Miller's Orchestra and he loved featuring Oscar and the Count. Classic icons, titans.....we at least have their recorded music to enjoy forever.
I had the privilage of going to a special midnight concert of Basie at Ronnie Scott's, for musicians. I am not a musican, but got hold of a ticket. By marvellous chance I was seated just behind Peterson. During the whole the whole concert he hardly took his eyes off Basie. He was just as enthralled as all of us who have lived with Basie.
They were both distinguished pianist gifted with extraordinary capabilities. I admired how Count Basie offered excellent contrast to Oscar Peterson's technical style. This is one of the greatest moments that mortal and divine eyes could behold.
When concert pianists do it, they are playing a known arrangement (for dual pianos) but when jazz pianists do it, they just sit down and JAM! How many unbelievable, absolutely stunning duets - any instrument - have been lost forever, because they weren't recorded and the musicians are no longer with us? Occasionally though, there is a little treasure like this. Another was Dick Hyman and Stephanie Trick playing 'I'll see you in my dreams' - absolutely stunning.
I thought the same thing, people like Jesús Molina make me wonder how many great songs he's just improvised that's gone forever, Everytime he posts a video of an improvistion people make piano symthesia videos of them.
I love how humble Basie is. To undoubtedly be one of the greatest jazz band leaders of all time, but still recognize the true genius of Peterson, fuckin awesome.
CB was one week shy of being 21 years older than OP. Every time I see them together it is like a father & son relationship. I had the pleasure of seeing them both in performance (individually) while they still walked this Earth. There must be joy in heaven with these musical masters in residence.
Two giants together, their like never to be seen again. But what a musical legacy. Although living in Australia, I was grateful to be able to catch each of them -- just once -- at a live performance.
Two great musicians having fun. I heard Oscar live in 1984, which is the same year that Count Basie passed away aged about 80. Both these jazz giants made a grand old age.
Hey Jon, i know this is a old comment but i was wondering,what can you recommend Jazzwise like this song here, i like Jazz that gets you moving if you know what i mean,I'm not that knowledgeable in the Jazz department,maybe a few songs that are really jamming, thank you for your time.
How great it is...... Really unbelievable session of one of the greatest jazz pianist Oscar Peterson with the great big band leader Count Basie. How awesome, I cannot represent my current feeling completely...
Expansive and sparse. Yet they mesh wonderfully. I saw Basie in '71 with the band in Carnegie Hall. Striking. Have been a fan ever since. A musicians' band. I only wish I saw Oscar live and appreciated him a lot sooner than I did. Thanks for posting!
15 years ago, i was in 12th grade, the drummer for the jazz band at school. i would have killed to do this set with oscar peterson.... truly the greatest to every touch ivory.
From 1980 or so I bought the three albums that Oscar and Basie did on Pablo. Completely different styles of jazz piano. And I'm a Basie fan to this day. At certain points you can't tell who is playing since they compliment themselves so much. Just like this video. Thanks for posting!
In the 1970's Oscar had a show on CBC tv called Oscar Peterson Presents. One of his guests was Count Basie. If you can find a version on line, there will be more magic between the two great musicians.
Oscar! Count 123 go! Let's do this! I once asked an old school pianist at a lounge which pianist inspired him the most. He said, "The Count!" with ease and I said Oscar Peterson for me. Neither of us disagreed with the other's choice and I was his guest all night as he played each style and we bought each other rounds for hours. My date said it was the first time she was ever jealous of a piano. 20 something years later still super cool friends. RIP The Count and Mr. Oscar Peterson.
American treasures, both of them supreme talents and huge contributors to jazz, be bop, and so, so much more. ........ and thank Christ for TH-cam or we would not have access to seeing this two play in concert anytime we wish
When two artists like this plays togehter, somethung special happens. I'm 14, and i appreciate this music more than anything. I even got most of my friends hooked on the Oscar Peterson and Clark Terry song; Mumbles from the album Oscar Peterson Trio+ 1
⚠️ Oscar Peterson had to slow down at least 100 times to catch the "A" train. Great show ! You notice the great respect each one has to the other. Count Basie, when was young, could play a nice, wonderful boogie boogie. You can see that here on TH-cam. He was my first jazz teacher, since I live on a small town in Brazil, and in the 70s, we didn't have jazz books here. I learned to play the piano 🎹 by listening and learning his solos carefully. Later, I discovered the great Oscar Peterson, and I remember, I stayed awake 3 days on a row, astonished by the trio, a recording from Radio Canada international. Good times, I began to listen to Bill Evans, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock and all guys, from Fats Waller to Kenny Kirkland. Art Tatum included. Sorry for my poor English, I learned it also by listening to shortwave radios. 😂😂😂
The greatest invention to ever come out of the USA is and will always be Jazz. What you are listening to is more than music. This invention is single handedly responsible for allowing the world to appreciate us. It has been our universal representative even in countries that don't like us. All modern music has roots to Jazz whether it be Rock, Rap, Country, etc. Don't just listen to the notes. Understand the origins and how it ties us all together and forever will help us create and innovate.
in the age of artificial intelligence nothing will be able to recreate this thing called the "swing" these two gentlemen were the bosses of this magical pulsation..
Must listen to this at least once a day to hear these two giants of music!, and not forgetting the great Niels Pedersen, its like Obi-Wan and Yoda getting together!
@@moebadi320 There is an interview somewhere on TH-cam with Oscar Peterson and Count Basie where they talk (among other things) about Art Tatum. Oscar recalls how Tatum used to scare the sh!te out of other pianists' pants by ending his set with a brisk, fast arpeggio whose virtuosity the others usually couldn't match. Count laughs and says "but you do this to me all the time!" :D
These Men were TRUE Ambassadors of their respective countries. They Promoted the Goodness of their people. The Great American Ambassadors of Goodwill and Canadian too. IMO
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Oscar Peterson was my neighbour who lived next door to me back in the late 1960's and early 1970's in Toronto Ontario Canada. I was only 5 years old at the time but I do remember my mom telling me that he was a very famous jazz musician. I would occasionally see him out in the backyard the odd time and he would say hello to me, of course I didn't realize how famous he really was until later on but looking back at him now on video some fifty years later sure brings back a lot of memories. Not only will Oscar be a true legend in the jazz world forever, he will always be someone who knew how to put a smile on a young boy's face who grew up admiring what a great person he really was.
Wow
What a lovely memory!
Did you hear him practicing?!?
Holy cow!
wow
I had the incredible good fortune to be in the audience of this show. Sadly, not everything made it into the final TV broadcast. One preceless moment happened while Oscar and Bill Basie were playing an up-tempo standard. After the opening, Oscar took two choruses of solo, and being Oscar, played brilliantly, 18 fingers on each hand. Basie just sat and looked across at him, totally deadpan. When his solo came around, he just sat for several bars as the rhythm section played. Then, very slowly, he raised one finger into the air, and at exactly the right moment, hit one note. Oscar started laughing so hard he almost fell off of his piano stool. Then Basie got that grin, & cut loose, just to show that he could play too. Unfortunately, this was NOT included in the broadcast. I hope it's in an archive somewhere, because it was a never-to-be-repeated moment.
@Dark Dawg One of the real "high points" in my whole life, for sure! I'm just glad we live in a time where there are recordings, whether audio or video, of these superb musicians.
@@jimbaritone6429 Thanks very much for telling this.
Incredible. Thanks for sharing that priceless gem! Wish i were there
damn... what a shame that this wasn't included :(
I would have loved to see that in person. Two legends performing and talking about their craft. It must have been an amazing night, and sadly, one that will never come again. RIP Bill, and Oscar, and thanks for the music you left behind for us.
Count Basie’s little smile with that twinkle in his eye. Priceless.
3 min not wasted in my life.
...and let's not forget the amazing bass.
Formidable pianistes
Nhøp
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Add a piano, remove the bass-only.
Yeah..!!!
And also the amazing drummer!!!!
Martin Drew's face is priceless. He looks like he's thinking " this is what it's going to be like in Heaven every day"...
nightswimmer99 Absolutely right, my freind. However, this drummer went to the big gig in the sky, he is jamming hard with the Duke, Count Basie, Oscar, Dizzy, Woody Herman, Louis Armstrong and the lot, after an hour he shouts to the Bass Player, Charlie Mingus "Where is the CODA?" Charles shouts back, man, this ain't heaven, there ain't no CODA!" 👹
YES!😀
Watch him at 0:27 :-)
Me too
Imagine a rotating stage. These two on one, Miles Davis and John Coltrane on the next, Stan Kenton on the next, Dave Brubeck on the next, Tito Puente on the next. Oh but the audience rotates, not the stage.
I love it when musical genius 'talk' to each other, in music.
Basie, the master of minimalism and Peterson, the master of maximalism (is that a word?) together in one video. Genius x 2.
It's a word now.
For all Basie's "minimalism" , he was quite a good stride pianist!
This is so cool, Count Basie who played so slow and beautiful, making every note count{pun intended}, and Oscar, one of the fastest jazz piano players I've ever seen; just shows what masters they were, able to make great music together
I once heard the Count’s style as “economical”.
I enjoy Oscar Peterson but gotta give the fastest Jazz pianist to McCoy Tyner
@@dmcdgames2388 lol bro no jazz player is the fastest ever lol, romantic piano players were doing things that makes these look like improvised exercises
@@recipoldinasty tell that to art tatum lol
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Man, Art Tatum. What a player! And kept PERFECT time. All by himself!
Once went to a midnight Concert at Ronnie Scotts, London of the Basie Orchestra. By sheer luck I had a seat just behind Peterson in the audience. Throughout the whole concert, Peterson's attention was fully given to watching Basie.
Excellent!
Thanks for sharing. Goosebumps!
Two of the greatest. Maybe the greatest?
Now, wouldn't that be a place to have been?? I wish!
I was inside the piano😊 yeah be great groove and fun solos
This is the haven !!
It was! I was in the audience. A thrill of a lifetime.
Two very happy pianos.
two very happy ears
clumsiii make that four!
Oscar was the magician, but no one can swing like Basie.
That's why he's called the swing machine.
Iray 1234 Could you please expand a bit more about your comment by giving us one , two three or four examples to show that unique swing of count Basie : any link ?? Thank you
For my money the two greatest jazz pianists ever. Basie’s ability to get so much from just a few notes amazes me. You don’t have to play so many notes if you know the right notes. And of course Oscar, well what can you say about Oscar except, “Wow!”
These two men can read each other’s minds and body language. Awesome.
Two of the best of the best in jazz and music in general. Consummate professionals had the respect of all good musicians at the time. I took a Jazz Class at UCLA in the 80s with Paul Tanner who played back when with Glenn Miller's Orchestra and he loved featuring Oscar and the Count. Classic icons, titans.....we at least have their recorded music to enjoy forever.
I had the privilage of going to a special midnight concert of Basie at Ronnie Scott's, for musicians. I am not a musican, but got hold of a ticket. By marvellous chance I was seated just behind Peterson. During the whole the whole concert he hardly took his eyes off Basie. He was just as enthralled as all of us who have lived with Basie.
They were both distinguished pianist gifted with extraordinary capabilities. I admired how Count Basie offered excellent contrast to Oscar Peterson's technical style. This is one of the greatest moments that mortal and divine eyes could behold.
These two dudes in one hall, I mean come on. Amazing stuff
Oscar and the Count! The best ever! I had the pleasure to see and hear these great muscians in person over my years. Always fun listening!
How did the concert hall not implode due to the legendary presence of both gods
British stiff upper lip?
Who were the people who turned the Pianos for the perfomers?
Who were the people who turned the Pianos for the perfomers?
Unreal!
When concert pianists do it, they are playing a known arrangement (for dual pianos) but when jazz pianists do it, they just sit down and JAM! How many unbelievable, absolutely stunning duets - any instrument - have been lost forever, because they weren't recorded and the musicians are no longer with us? Occasionally though, there is a little treasure like this. Another was Dick Hyman and Stephanie Trick playing 'I'll see you in my dreams' - absolutely stunning.
I thought the same thing, people like Jesús Molina make me wonder how many great songs he's just improvised that's gone forever, Everytime he posts a video of an improvistion people make piano symthesia videos of them.
I love how humble Basie is. To undoubtedly be one of the greatest jazz band leaders of all time, but still recognize the true genius of Peterson, fuckin awesome.
@Dylan VanRoosendaal thats right.
Basie's brilliant simplicity and peterson's brilliant complexity... oh myyy!
Have to wonder if the world will ever see such talent again.
Never unfortunately to our loss
Super Star and Super Star. Had the great pleasure of meeting Count Basie many years ago. Both were masters at their craft.
CB was one week shy of being 21 years older than OP. Every time I see them together it is like a father & son relationship. I had the pleasure of seeing them both in performance (individually) while they still walked this Earth. There must be joy in heaven with these musical masters in residence.
Two totally different styles and both GENIUS!
Two giants together, their like never to be seen again. But what a musical legacy. Although living
in Australia, I was grateful to be able to catch each of them -- just once -- at a live performance.
The Count had such a distinct touch.....love to watch him work his magic!
The Count and the Maestro, enough said!
I grew up with these guys, spent more time listening to them than going to school...how lucky I am!
Real music, real talent, real musicians. Brilliant.
The One and Only Count Basie! The Legend!!
Two great musicians having fun. I heard Oscar live in 1984, which is the same year that Count Basie passed away aged about 80. Both these jazz giants made a grand old age.
I had the good fortune of seeing Count Basie in Washington, DC. This brings back great memories!
So good. Thank you, gentlemen. 👏🏻💖
Count Basie always seems to have his fingers on the pulse of joy.
Quiet, masters at work!
Hear, hear!
Hey Jon, i know this is a old comment but i was wondering,what can you recommend Jazzwise like this song here, i like Jazz that gets you moving if you know what i mean,I'm not that knowledgeable in the Jazz department,maybe a few songs that are really jamming, thank you for your time.
Oscar is such a master at his craft that he didnt overplay on this piece ... mutual respect!
he didn't want to embarrass basie
There will NEVER be the like of these two monster talents again! Doc Mike USN
I love Basie and his sence of hummor. Two greats together
My skin is just tingling listening to this. Man oh man!! Two masters at work!!
I love it when piano players look at each other all the time...
Drummer: I am truly in the presence of greatness!
Upright bassist: Jus' doin' ma job.
_Be healthy!_
_Thank you for the provided music!_
Also Denmark Niels Pedersen BASS NHØP. Perfect.. just perfect !!
Svar
My dad was a jazz musician. I met both. I was too young to appreciate the talent. I look back now and all I can say is Wow!
How great it is...... Really unbelievable session of one of the greatest jazz pianist Oscar Peterson with the great big band leader Count Basie. How awesome, I cannot represent my current feeling completely...
Expansive and sparse. Yet they mesh wonderfully. I saw Basie in '71 with the band in Carnegie Hall. Striking. Have been a fan ever since. A musicians' band. I only wish I saw Oscar live and appreciated him a lot sooner than I did. Thanks for posting!
2 legends of jazz having fun = always a great pleasure :)
Nothing better than good jazz. And nobody better than OP and his crew, Martin Drew and the Dane with the impossible name.
I love it. Yes..two great gentlemen of jazz. I met Count as well. Glad I did!
15 years ago, i was in 12th grade, the drummer for the jazz band at school. i would have killed to do this set with oscar peterson.... truly the greatest to every touch ivory.
Pianos fit together like yin and yang, as do their players
Was thinking the same thing when i saw that shot.
Speaking as a musician, this is humbling.
From 1980 or so I bought the three albums that Oscar and Basie did on Pablo. Completely different styles of jazz piano. And I'm a Basie fan to this day. At certain points you can't tell who is playing since they compliment themselves so much. Just like this video. Thanks for posting!
WOW! What a delight! Thank you for posting.
In the 1970's Oscar had a show on CBC tv called Oscar Peterson Presents. One of his guests was Count Basie. If you can find a version on line, there will be more magic between the two great musicians.
Oh how wonderful it must’ve been to witness this wonderful night live!!!
Count Basie and Oscar Peterson, playing opposite pianos. WOW!
i remeber i saw them in PARIS salle PLEYEL in 1974, i was 15 ...it was of course great i'll never forget
Holy shite! Where has this clip been all my life?!?
how can a man be that relaxed while playing the piano
1:00 and 2:00 | Count with a priceless flourish of notes and chords, which perfectly capture the sound of that era!
Were these greatest piano players ever ??
Oscar! Count 123 go! Let's do this! I once asked an old school pianist at a lounge which pianist inspired him the most. He said, "The Count!" with ease and I said Oscar Peterson for me. Neither of us disagreed with the other's choice and I was his guest all night as he played each style and we bought each other rounds for hours. My date said it was the first time she was ever jealous of a piano. 20 something years later still super cool friends. RIP The Count and Mr. Oscar Peterson.
THAT'S GENE GENE THE DANCING MACHINE
Out of this World
This is amazing. The people who gave this a thumbs down obviously don't know shit about music.
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Doesn't get any better than this !
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Both were legends on their own styles and are absolute grandmasters of the highest level there isl ! No doubt about it !
Absolutely amazing video of these two great pianist, playing together.
These two men were amazing gentlemen .
二人だけの演奏と言う名の会話が、
上手く成立してる。
何回聴いても楽しめる演奏だ！
American treasures, both of them supreme talents and huge contributors to jazz, be bop, and so, so much more.
........ and thank Christ for TH-cam or we would not have access to seeing this two play in concert anytime we wish
2 Grandi professionisti dok
two legends of the swing era
Was a magician with the piano.I miss your music
Two great artists making a beautiful sound together.
When two artists like this plays togehter, somethung special happens. I'm 14, and i appreciate this music more than anything. I even got most of my friends hooked on the Oscar Peterson and Clark Terry song; Mumbles from the album Oscar Peterson Trio+ 1
It doesn't get any better than this
oh my god, no comment, simply great.
⚠️ Oscar Peterson had to slow down at least 100 times to catch the "A" train. Great show ! You notice the great respect each one has to the other. Count Basie, when was young, could play a nice, wonderful boogie boogie. You can see that here on TH-cam. He was my first jazz teacher, since I live on a small town in Brazil, and in the 70s, we didn't have jazz books here. I learned to play the piano 🎹 by listening and learning his solos carefully. Later, I discovered the great Oscar Peterson, and I remember, I stayed awake 3 days on a row, astonished by the trio, a recording from Radio Canada international. Good times, I began to listen to Bill Evans, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock and all guys, from Fats Waller to Kenny Kirkland. Art Tatum included. Sorry for my poor English, I learned it also by listening to shortwave radios. 😂😂😂
Two of the giants if jazz piano! Very sadly missed
The greatest invention to ever come out of the USA is and will always be Jazz. What you are listening to is more than music. This invention is single handedly responsible for allowing the world to appreciate us. It has been our universal representative even in countries that don't like us. All modern music has roots to Jazz whether it be Rock, Rap, Country, etc. Don't just listen to the notes. Understand the origins and how it ties us all together and forever will help us create and innovate.
Beautiful.
in the age of artificial intelligence nothing will be able to recreate this thing called the "swing" these two gentlemen were the bosses of this magical pulsation..
Holy moly! This is fabulous!
Basie just oozed cool. Peterson was like an amazing surgeon, so fast and precise.
The bass.. My fellow country man...NHØP. We ...danish...know...and love jazz.
Must listen to this at least once a day to hear these two giants of music!, and not forgetting the great Niels Pedersen, its like Obi-Wan and Yoda getting together!
On the right, a pianist famous for his minimalist style. On the left, one famous for always seeking to break records. The two extremes of jazz piano.
minimalist! or maybe his balls went up to his throat because in the otherside sit a monster behind keys!
@@moebadi320 There is an interview somewhere on TH-cam with Oscar Peterson and Count Basie where they talk (among other things) about Art Tatum. Oscar recalls how Tatum used to scare the sh!te out of other pianists' pants by ending his set with a brisk, fast arpeggio whose virtuosity the others usually couldn't match. Count laughs and says "but you do this to me all the time!" :D
@@jacobzimmermann59 haha..nice man! when you watch Art playing piano, it seems like they put the movie in fast forward! ;)
@@jacobzimmermann59 found it: th-cam.com/video/YAeT3Dr74Ys/w-d-xo.html about halfway through. Very good interview I think!
These Men were TRUE Ambassadors of their respective countries. They Promoted the Goodness of their people. The Great American Ambassadors of Goodwill and Canadian too. IMO
This music and these rhythms are extremely relaxing and put me in a great mood, Thanks!
Such brilliance.
It's so much fun to watch em play together...waa
Got the Counts autograph!
love these guys !!
Couldn't agree more - this is absolutely priceless from two great masters. Just love their class - so self effacing & humble!