My Dad used to shoot pool against him occasionally at DeCarlo's pool room on St-Antoine Street (I think). in St-Henri close to Richmond Square. My Dad would usually win.
My Hippy cousin, from the 60s Wally who is a musical genius had a piano lesson from Oscar Peterson when he was probably 9-10 yrs old set up by his dad, My Uncle knowing his young son had major league musical talent & his dad, Uncle Wally was on the money
It is impossible to overstate the level of virtuosity we are so lucky to witness in this video. At this speed, almost no one can swing. Oscar does it effortlessly. Who else can improvise at this speed? Who else can demonstrate such relaxed technique? Style? Mastery? Independence? Grace? Beauty? Elegance? Only Oscar. There are special moments in life. This is one.
Not really improvisation it's all learnt runs etc thrown together with a great knowledge of music theory Even in this video He repeats what he plays in other vids
@@ciararespect4296 From the great Charlie Parker on, the key to Bebop has been the learning of scales, melodies, chords, exercises, and etudes, and applying them to multiple chord changes per bar at a tempo that defies all logic. Then, if you are truly great, you can make it swing and have something to say, often by quotes, interpolations, and--Bach-like--turning the familiar upside down and backwards and modulating it all through a series of changes. It seems to me that, as has been said by many, it is easy to say that it is all just stuff thrown together until one is actually staring at the page and having to keep up with the band.
Jesus!!! Listen to this!!! I saw/heard him when I was 13yrs in 1956. Today, listening to this at the age of 72, I Am still hearing it Singing/Swinging and Dancing as I did at that time. One Word GREAT!
I always thought that was what they were doing but in truth its more like one hand goes on auto pilot and the other has the focus. That's not the case 100% of the time but for most of the improv/solo his attention is almost certainly on his right hand. That being said, his auto pilot is better than my best day lol.
+James Anderson The most insane part is that it isn't only Jazz, at the same time he throws in more technical classical music parts than most professional classical musicians will ever play haha, one true master of music is what we got here
Sam Martino And we have to thank Oscars dad for bursting his bubble at an early age, when a young Oscar thought he knew it all regarding the piano then he listened to Art Tatum, and Oscar had to up his game, and as far as I am concerned took Tatums crown and Oscar became the greatest ever.
@@pjohnson9576 Oscar figured out by his wits how to do what Tatum was born with, by chance wiring, mis-wiring or however savants are gifted, and that's really something, and something again to give the not so apparently gifted hope for uncontained improvement.
@@pjohnson9576 Yes as far as you are concerned but Art Tatum is considered the greatest of all times. He was totally blind in one eye and barely 20 percent vision on the other. Oscar would never consider himself above Tatum. They have different styles but Tatum was unsurpassed.
Oscar is the all time greatest jazz pianist imo. The coolest thing though is that if you listen closely to him in his live performances you can actually hear him humming the improvs along with his hands. He hears it in his head before he plays it. Unreal. RIP Oscar.
Idfk know why I'm replying to an 11 year old comment but...im pretty sure that's just how you improv...that's part of the talent. Still. Oscar is extremely good at it.
@@stonethemason12 not always true. You can also just know the scales and play notes that you can find with your fingers. Peterson probably knew what he was going to play a couple measures ahead.
@@chestermarcol3831 Tatum may have been FASTER, but Oscar was PRECISE. To me that makes Oscar better(since you want to use that term). They were both BEASTS, though...!
He is the reason I took an instant liking to Jazz as a young kid I was mesmerised by his late night BBC performances everything he played made perfect sense to me at the time when I heard it...
You can tell how much work it is by the volume of sweat on his forehead...But it seems that the energy expended is sustained and perpetuated by the energy dispensed...incredible!
I think my favorite thing about this is watching NHOP's expression, as if to say "I'm one of the best ever and I can't believe I get to stand this close to greatness."
My mom took me to see Oscar Peterson, Joe Pass, and Ella Fitzgerald in concert in Chicago in the mid seventies. What a conglomeration of other-worldly talent. We will never see the likes of it again!
Outstanding, exceptional, perfection - amongst the world's best ever jazz pianists. Saw him in 1970s at Ronnie Scott's club and many years later at London's Royal Albert Hall where he received a standing ovation - total respect.
look at the smile on Neils Pederson's face pure admiration Peterson will go down as the greatest jazz pianist in history a gold standard for all to immulate. RIP Oscar!
+nezkeys79 Seriously? I listened to her songs - though she is extremely good (my singing professor attended her school, Berklee), she's not even close to close. This man if you're not familiar with him, is a literal international jazz hall of famer, regarded by his own hall of famer counterparts as "much better" *censorship* than themselves. Just by observing one person and coming to the conclusion of "not interesting" due to familiarity or feeling is not a viable/logical response. Observe the facts first before going onto such a finicky conclusion. Apologies for brashness.
That was it, they were watching him like magnets, he hit that note, gave a wave and they all jumped right in! Good lord that man can play!! I'm a combination of bummed and thrilled!. Bummed that I'm just now finding him and thrilled that I have!
Yes.... Thank You 🙏 to Rick Beato for opening my eyes to expansive incredible music and The Talent Behind them. R.I.P. to Oscar Peterson.... What a Pianist, but an even better Man.
You should listen to the Rick Beato commentary on this one. He calls this The Greatest Solo of ALL TIME! If he was still alive, I would pay money to see him and Billy Joel play Root Beer Rag in the style of a piano duel!
@@silkee59 bernell is a master of chord soloing using block chords, dyads and so forth. Great stuff!!! Oscar likewise is a master of that technique. That's a perfect duo... idk the bass player
WOW!!! Oscar has been an inspiration to me for 50 years at least. I’m a bassist and through him I was introduced to my second greatest inspiration, NHOP. When I pass on, I know they are in the after life ready to inspire me and practice even harder. They were gods amongst us mortals.
A gentile genius,through his music and his understanding of the healing power of that music he,as a conduit of the divine, like so few with that responsibility, he steps aside and gives us a sample of the joy we as humans have inherited either by mistake or on purpose , We are such a conflicted species but we are one that at times finds solace in that conflict by creating something ulitimately staggering and breathtakingly beautifull. Something singularly human that shakes a fist at the void of all that is frightening...its what we do,, and Oscar Petersons music gave him that yes but more importantly he gave it to us to remenber how beautifull mankind can be.
damn, it must have scared the hell out of these two stepping up to Oscar every night. What a force he was, the Blues and Be-bop colliding together like two meteorites.
A sharp pain went through my head when he his that last note, I actually think that was 8 minutes of hypnotic brilliance. R.i.p. Mr. Peterson. Also, watch Barneys face and Niels eventually too, they can't help but smile. Who could resist, really?
OMG! Oscar Peterson is truly a phenomenon! Do you see how the others are looking at him? They're flabbergasted at his genius, technique and talent! There'll never be anyone better.
Encore un petit génie des 88 touches. Oscar au boogie-woogie ça c'est pas banal. Rythme, vélocité, musicalité, c'est magique. Oscar un des meilleurs pianistes de tous les temps. Repose en paix.
What a gifted, brilliant and lovely man. I remember watching Oscar playing opposing pianos with Keith Emerson. What a great show! As Carl Palmer said: "Oscar Peterson is a wonderful chap." Keef, bless him looked so intense while he was playing. A happy new year to you all. Peace and respect. Pauly.
I really wish that someone at the BBC (who recorded this) or some other altruistic person would stump up the money to 'clean up' & 'upgrade' this video to HD quality. That would preserve it for future generations to watch & enjoy it. I'm fortunate enough to have seen Oscar playing 'live' twice here in Dublin in the RDS back in the early 1980's. Both great gigs. Happy days!
We are gifted by this fine man ! Here in my small village of Gaianes in Spain My friend Toni Rullo has an 11 year old daughter with the rare name of Besabe , a beautiful self taught pianist.
I remember when Oscar passed on, CBC Radio played many of his performances. I remember one in particular where about half way through the tune, his playing just took off and flew. Even listening on a low fi radio, it made one gasp. He was a giant.
i was introduced to uncle oscars music at the age of 8 by my late father.im now 54 in 2021 and still listens to his music.hesure is and will always be my favourite pianist
update...so, my wife and I were in London in March '23. We went to see a show at Ronnie Scott's. The band playing was fine, good, etc. But, in my mind, I really just wanted to be in the club where Oscar played. This video is so amazing. I don't think most of the folks at the club had any idea of the talent that was before them back in '74. I'd like to think that I would've known. RIP Oscar P. That left hand!
Always knew he could play, just never realized how magical his playing was, until I first listened to this performance many years ago. There are great pianists, and then there is the Immortal Oscar Peterson. 🎹
Certain elements of this are surely bordering on what is humanly possible. What an absolutely mind-blowing artist this gentleman was, skill that comes around incredibly infrequently. Wow, just...wow
Unglaublich, die totale Faszination, habe dieses Genie ab1969 wiederholt erleben dürfen in Düsseldorf(mit Bobby Durham,Drums-Sam Jones, Bass) immer wieder ein Genuss...
One of the biggest takeaways for me from this video after learning a few fav licks is that Oscar isn't shy in using the entire piano, literally from end to end.
I had the great pleasure of seeing Oscar twice and something I'll never forget - once as a 17 year old at the Orange County music hall, then later with my wife at the now-defunct Bermuda Onion in Toronto. Both performances have stayed with me forever. A true genius, the likes of which we may never, ever see again.
My piano watches this when I’m not home.
with no pants on
😂😂👏
and he says : don't even try it
Came back 3 years later and laughed at this again
Thank you to Rick Beato for bringing More awareness to this INCREDIBLE masterpiece. 🙏
Agree
Amen to that.
100% 🔝
Yep.
Sent me here.
My mom grew up in Montreal during the 50s and Oscar Peterson lived next door - she got to hear him practice every night. What an incredible talent
admtech69
I wonder if she also heard his big sister giving him lessons.
Oscar Peterson never had neighbors though.
So lucky what district did he live in?
My Dad used to shoot pool against him occasionally at DeCarlo's pool room on St-Antoine Street (I think). in St-Henri close to Richmond Square. My Dad would usually win.
My Hippy cousin, from the 60s Wally who is a musical genius had a piano lesson from Oscar Peterson when he was probably 9-10 yrs old set up by his dad, My Uncle knowing his young son had major league musical talent & his dad, Uncle Wally was on the money
If this doesn't put a smile on your face, you aren't human.
Here because of Rick Beato's video covering this solo. Amazing.
Same
I was Sixty One years old today, when Rick Beato introduced me to Oscar… Uhmmmmmmmm…
Not the same. I'm here by myself because I'd like to watch Oscar, NHØP and Barney
watched Rick Beato's analysis after seeing this video first & seeing all the comments like this one. XD
It is impossible to overstate the level of virtuosity we are so lucky to witness in this video. At this speed, almost no one can swing. Oscar does it effortlessly. Who else can improvise at this speed? Who else can demonstrate such relaxed technique? Style? Mastery? Independence? Grace? Beauty? Elegance? Only Oscar. There are special moments in life. This is one.
Not really improvisation it's all learnt runs etc thrown together with a great knowledge of music theory
Even in this video He repeats what he plays in other vids
Effortlessly? He's sweating buckets! A master to be sure but there's a whole lot of effort here!!!
@@ciararespect4296 "learnt runs etc thrown together with a great knowledge of music theory"... sounds like a definition of improvising to me!
@@ciararespect4296 From the great Charlie Parker on, the key to Bebop has been the learning of scales, melodies, chords, exercises, and etudes, and applying them to multiple chord changes per bar at a tempo that defies all logic. Then, if you are truly great, you can make it swing and have something to say, often by quotes, interpolations, and--Bach-like--turning the familiar upside down and backwards and modulating it all through a series of changes. It seems to me that, as has been said by many, it is easy to say that it is all just stuff thrown together until one is actually staring at the page and having to keep up with the band.
@@adamreid439 not on this one. Its all old material. He didn't just sit there and play without practice beforehand
Jesus!!! Listen to this!!! I saw/heard him when I was 13yrs in 1956. Today, listening to this at the age of 72, I Am still hearing it Singing/Swinging and Dancing as I did at that time. One Word GREAT!
I'm envious!
im 14 now and i love jazz i honestly wish i could have experinced it when it was at its prime in your time back when it was everywhere on the radio
JGO/Drums #
I wish I could have experienced that
Are u ok now?
Thanks Rick Beato....I'm now going to be watching hours of Oscar Peterson.
Same 😅. Already watched a lot!
indeed . it has become my latest youtube worm hole.
Still blows my mind every time I hear this....
Joe Jeremiah 3 years later my mind is blown by your stuff!!! Keep you work up :)
shivering every time
This is legendary
This jazz at its summum
His hands are one thing, but how he's able to get his left and right brain working independently of each other amazes me lol
Maybe you meant left and right hand, cuz there is no left and right brain
@@theanonymousone9668 I thought people knew this was debunked as a myth years ago, multiple studies have shown there is no difference
@@opliko well they may not have seen or known of Oscar when determining that!?.
I always thought that was what they were doing but in truth its more like one hand goes on auto pilot and the other has the focus. That's not the case 100% of the time but for most of the improv/solo his attention is almost certainly on his right hand. That being said, his auto pilot is better than my best day lol.
To develop hand independence watch aurther magliazza's video
The level of virtuosity all around here is just astonishing. This really is the crème de la crème
of jazz!!!
+James Anderson The most insane part is that it isn't only Jazz, at the same time he throws in more technical classical music parts than most professional classical musicians will ever play haha, one true master of music is what we got here
James Anderson -this is the creme de la creme of musical expression. Let's not limit this astonishing performance to jazz alone.
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@@revfot23497 err no he does not. Classical musicians play far more difficult technical parts than this sorry but you have no idea
@@IntelInside2020 well. It is jazz alone? Let's not confuse it with the richness depth and breadth of classical that's just silly
he is a beast
Hard to find words to give him enough praise. Always amazing to listen to, and in my opinion, the greatest pianist of all time, in any century.
Sam Martino And we have to thank Oscars dad for bursting his bubble at an early age, when a young Oscar thought he knew it all regarding the piano then he listened to Art Tatum, and Oscar had to up his game, and as far as I am concerned took Tatums crown and Oscar became the greatest ever.
Totally agree
Greatest musician of all time.?
@@pjohnson9576 Oscar figured out by his wits how to do what Tatum was born with, by chance wiring, mis-wiring or however savants are gifted, and that's really something, and something again to give the not so apparently gifted hope for uncontained improvement.
@@pjohnson9576 Yes as far as you are concerned but Art Tatum is considered the greatest of all times. He was totally blind in one eye and barely 20 percent vision on the other. Oscar would never consider himself above Tatum. They have different styles but Tatum was unsurpassed.
I would not have been surprised to that piano burst in flames at the end that session, the man was an utter genius at the keyboard!
Oscar is the all time greatest jazz pianist imo. The coolest thing though is that if you listen closely to him in his live performances you can actually hear him humming the improvs
along with his hands. He hears it in his head before he plays it. Unreal. RIP Oscar.
Idfk know why I'm replying to an 11 year old comment but...im pretty sure that's just how you improv...that's part of the talent. Still. Oscar is extremely good at it.
@@stonethemason12 not always true. You can also just know the scales and play notes that you can find with your fingers. Peterson probably knew what he was going to play a couple measures ahead.
that's why they come out so clear.
Nobody loves Oscar more than I do, BUT Tatum was better.
@@chestermarcol3831 Tatum may have been FASTER, but Oscar was PRECISE. To me that makes Oscar better(since you want to use that term). They were both BEASTS, though...!
He is the reason I took an instant liking to Jazz as a young kid I was mesmerised by his late night BBC performances everything he played made perfect sense to me at the time when I heard it...
The exact same thing happened to me as a kid!
Rumor is that the piano pressed charges after the show
great comment!
hahahahaha
or gave birth to a species of higher order
The83rdTrombonist awesome comment!
Funny
Thank you, Rick Beato.
I actually clapped at the end
I was clapping on the and of beat one.
Oh so you are a fanatic of blues music, name every song
I actually crapped at the end
Lol I allways get a bit self conscious when I do that ^^
Me too😍
You can tell how much work it is by the volume of sweat on his forehead...But it seems that the energy expended is sustained and perpetuated by the energy dispensed...incredible!
I really hope you are a writer - I love that line.
I love it to. Gonna rehearse it sounds so cool.
You what?
My mouth will be opened, and jaw dropped for 7 days, R.I.P. O.Pete...
exactly
Holy cow ...... !!!
Is this man even human!
How could you even jam with him?
You would just stop....forget to play...and just listen and watch!...
What a trio!! The best of The best.Thanks Rick Beato!!!
I’m a drummer and can’t quit watching this performance. Out frigging standing!! Those single note runs he does are gorgeous! Thanks Rick Beato!
Amazing. Words can't comprehend how good this performance is
I think my favorite thing about this is watching NHOP's expression, as if to say "I'm one of the best ever and I can't believe I get to stand this close to greatness."
My mom took me to see Oscar Peterson, Joe Pass, and Ella Fitzgerald in concert in Chicago in the mid seventies. What a conglomeration of other-worldly talent. We will never see the likes of it again!
Outstanding, exceptional, perfection - amongst the world's best ever jazz pianists. Saw him in 1970s at Ronnie Scott's club and many years later at London's Royal Albert Hall where he received a standing ovation - total respect.
I've seen the word "Eargasm" floating around in the internets.
Now, the word found Home.
This talent will never be recreated! This gentleman was an amazing pianist!
look at the smile on Neils Pederson's face pure admiration Peterson will go down as the greatest jazz pianist in history a gold standard for all to immulate. RIP Oscar!
I literally have to watch this in little increments because I can’t comprehend the skill of this man
Piano has some gods, Sir Oscar Peterson is one of them
there is nothing to argue about it
ikr there is literally nothing to fault. everything he plays just makes me smile
they say no one ever came close to him but I think I know someone who has. She is called Hiromi Uehara XD
Art Tatum........
+nezkeys79 Seriously? I listened to her songs - though she is extremely good (my singing professor attended her school, Berklee), she's not even close to close. This man if you're not familiar with him, is a literal international jazz hall of famer, regarded by his own hall of famer counterparts as "much better" *censorship* than themselves. Just by observing one person and coming to the conclusion of "not interesting" due to familiarity or feeling is not a viable/logical response. Observe the facts first before going onto such a finicky conclusion. Apologies for brashness.
That was it, they were watching him like magnets, he hit that note, gave a wave and they all jumped right in! Good lord that man can play!! I'm a combination of bummed and thrilled!. Bummed that I'm just now finding him and thrilled that I have!
Yes.... Thank You 🙏 to Rick Beato for opening my eyes to expansive incredible music and The Talent Behind them. R.I.P. to Oscar Peterson.... What a Pianist, but an even better Man.
Oscar played with some of the most talented musicians in history and even they shook their heads in amazement.
Як захопливо дивляться музики на оскаро петерсона
That's quite clever 😂
You should listen to the Rick Beato commentary on this one. He calls this The Greatest Solo of ALL TIME!
If he was still alive, I would pay money to see him and Billy Joel play Root Beer Rag in the style of a piano duel!
There’s Oscar, and there’s everyone else. Oscar was the greatest jazz pianist who ever lived.
Rick ain't wrong for sure. That's outer-worldly playing by Oscar Peterson.
He likes to sensationalize stuff, they do that a lot on youtube
It certainly is not..listen to Yang Yang then get back to me.
Just such a beautiful piece of music for so many reasons.
Holy shit! That is some God-level piano playing right there!
_ I’m an atheist, but I must agree.
This just kills me. I've watched it dozens of times. Man. Speechless
At 1:48 the guitarist glances at the bass player and smiles.
I guess he's thanking God to be side to side with this genius.
also that there is no drummer
That guitar player is Barney Kessell who is one of the greats go learn about him
@@silkee59 bernell is a master of chord soloing using block chords, dyads and so forth. Great stuff!!! Oscar likewise is a master of that technique. That's a perfect duo... idk the bass player
@@ZeAlfredo The bassist is the great Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen.
Rick Beato brought me here 🎵🎶🎵🎵🎶🎶🎶🎶⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️!!!!!
Pure Gold!Never gets old!!!
R.I.P Oscar Peterson
August 15, 1925 - December 23, 2007
Give this man an Oscar
...and we get to relive this moment over and over. Claps for the other two as well!
WOW!!! Oscar has been an inspiration to me for 50 years at least. I’m a bassist and through him I was introduced to my second greatest inspiration, NHOP. When I pass on, I know they are in the after life ready to inspire me and practice even harder. They were gods amongst us mortals.
Oscar " The best one " tout est génial chez lui , groove, technique, virtuosité inventivité...
incredible guy
Her kan man høre vedens hittil beste pianist og bassist. Takk for fine år. For spesiellt Niels Henning som jeg har spilt med.
Brynjar Hoff
A gentile genius,through his music and his understanding of the healing power of that music he,as a conduit of the divine, like so few with that responsibility, he steps aside and gives us a sample of the joy we as humans have inherited either by mistake or on purpose , We are such a conflicted species but we are one that at times finds solace in that conflict by creating something ulitimately staggering and breathtakingly beautifull. Something singularly human that shakes a fist at the void of all that is frightening...its what we do,, and Oscar Petersons music gave him that yes but more importantly he gave it to us to remenber how beautifull mankind can be.
One of the best things ive ever seen.
What AMAZING skill! Oscar Peterson is a legend who absolutely earned that status and it's such a joy and absorbing experience to watch him play.
damn, it must have scared the hell out of these two stepping up to Oscar every night. What a force he was, the Blues and Be-bop colliding together like two meteorites.
I think the two musicians were fine, but the piano was a bit concerned.
Co za sztuka , jak tak można grać. Niemożliwe dla przeciętnego muzyka arcygenialne
I keep watching this over and over ... sharing it with my friends. Oscar was phenomenal. Move to the side, Emerson and Wakeman.
A sharp pain went through my head when he his that last note, I actually think that was 8 minutes of hypnotic brilliance. R.i.p. Mr. Peterson. Also, watch Barneys face and Niels eventually too, they can't help but smile. Who could resist, really?
How can I press the like for the second time?
Jamal Hasanov done
OMG! Oscar Peterson is truly a phenomenon! Do you see how the others are looking at him? They're flabbergasted at his genius, technique and talent! There'll never be anyone better.
I fucking wish I could listen to him live. I don’t think anyone will ever reach this level ever again. Absolutely blows my mind
lol trio exists so oscar may wipe his brow
hahahahahahahahha this is facts
Lol
@@younique90 qqqqqqqqq
Every now and then in my life I am privileged to see and hear absolute perfection. Oscar, you were truly blessed. Thank you.
Encore un petit génie des 88 touches. Oscar au boogie-woogie ça c'est pas banal. Rythme, vélocité, musicalité, c'est magique. Oscar un des meilleurs pianistes de tous les temps. Repose en paix.
Génial. Un très grand. Fantastique.
What a gifted, brilliant and lovely man. I remember watching Oscar playing opposing pianos with Keith Emerson. What a great show! As Carl Palmer said: "Oscar Peterson is a wonderful chap." Keef, bless him looked so intense while he was playing. A happy new year to you all. Peace and respect. Pauly.
This is pure magic. Feels like the speed and punctuality of SRV but on the piano. Amazing 🎵
I listen to a lot of jazz and blues.never heard this before,found it by accident.wow what a treat. thanks for posting it
Immense gratitude to to Rick Beato for bringing me to this INCREDIBLE masterpiece. Love & Laughter from Belgium
I really wish that someone at the BBC (who recorded this) or some other altruistic person would stump up the money to 'clean up' & 'upgrade' this video to HD quality. That would preserve it for future generations to watch & enjoy it. I'm fortunate enough to have seen Oscar playing 'live' twice here in Dublin in the RDS back in the early 1980's. Both great gigs. Happy days!
I didn't really pay attention in the old days. Just discovered these clips on TH-cam. I am in love forever. Oscar Peterson!!
Breathtaking.. the trio in another universe
I just recently came across this incredible Pianist this man was a Genius , tickle the ivory right off them keys , Thank you Oscar ❤️😎❤️
Oscar Peterson's hands are really something, the music that he produces is just something out of this world. I love it
non ci sono parole x descrivere l emozione e la.passione che mette quest uomo e che trasmette a chi lo ascolta..magico Oscar
Truly amazing. Does one quit or practice after seeing that?
practice!
lol, Exactly.
He almost quit when he listened to Art Tatum once, but he kept going. Good thing!
Practise, then quit relising you're nowhere near as good as this god.
Drink. Then practice.
We are gifted by this fine man ! Here in my small village of Gaianes in Spain My friend Toni Rullo has an 11 year old daughter with the rare name of Besabe , a beautiful self taught pianist.
I remember when Oscar passed on, CBC Radio played many of his performances. I remember one in particular where about half way through the tune, his playing just took off and flew. Even listening on a low fi radio, it made one gasp. He was a giant.
i was introduced to uncle oscars music at the age of 8 by my late father.im now 54 in 2021 and still listens to his music.hesure is and will always be my favourite pianist
One of those concerts I would've loved to have been able to see live. Thanks for sharing.
update...so, my wife and I were in London in March '23. We went to see a show at Ronnie Scott's. The band playing was fine, good, etc. But, in my mind, I really just wanted to be in the club where Oscar played. This video is so amazing. I don't think most of the folks at the club had any idea of the talent that was before them back in '74. I'd like to think that I would've known. RIP Oscar P. That left hand!
Best video on the internet
Always knew he could play, just never realized how magical his playing was, until I first listened to this performance many years ago. There are great pianists, and then there is the Immortal Oscar Peterson. 🎹
I was 15 years old when my parents took me to the London House, in Chicago, to see Oscar for the first time, 1962. Life has never been the same.
The GOAT of all the goats. No one comes close. Oh how I miss this man.
Listen to Yang Yang then talk to me about piano
@@bernarddover1442 You're surely not seriously suggesting that Lang Lang is in the same category? 😂😂😂
Oh Oh... n Uups too..!!
Whatta Wonderful and Gorgeous Music
Played by a Genius
Thank You so much
I think my eyeballs just popped out of my head 0.0 AMAZING
Certain elements of this are surely bordering on what is humanly possible. What an absolutely mind-blowing artist this gentleman was, skill that comes around incredibly infrequently. Wow, just...wow
Oscar at his best! Simply amazing!!!
Unglaublich, die totale Faszination, habe dieses Genie ab1969 wiederholt erleben dürfen in Düsseldorf(mit Bobby Durham,Drums-Sam Jones, Bass)
immer wieder ein Genuss...
What great musicians!! Thank you for posting this!!!
Totally and utterly Mind blowing…
When you get Oscar, Barney and NHOP together like this you know it's magic a-comin'
Absolutely mindblowing
Damn Kiesel and Pedersen are absolute beasts in their own accords! Wow what a great video: thanks Rick Beato!
Incredible pianist. Keep it up. God bless.We med more people like you to keep jazz kzz alive..
One of the biggest takeaways for me from this video after learning a few fav licks is that Oscar isn't shy in using the entire piano, literally from end to end.
I too have just arrived thanks to Rick Beato. I saw Oscar many times in concert, he was awesome.
How can anybody do NOT like this!? Thank´s Oscar!!!
I get shivers down my spine and tears in my eyes every time I hear this.
The Greatest Musician ...ever. Staggering.
An avalanche of notes, OMG! Heard about him last century and was grateful to have had people to tell me to attend his recitals.
I think when God was creating the universe during the big bang, Oscar Peterson was already there and playing in the background.
Mr Mandello, I can imagine a lot of things, Oscar Peterman in the background, nope I just can't see it. Like #22.
Yes god probably inspired in him to create Vietnam
I think that this is why god is black
The Big Bang was what happened when God realized He couldn't keep up with Peterson!
yes I belive you !!
I had the great pleasure of seeing Oscar twice and something I'll never forget - once as a 17 year old at the Orange County music hall, then later with my wife at the now-defunct Bermuda Onion in Toronto. Both performances have stayed with me forever. A true genius, the likes of which we may never, ever see again.