Mr. Peterson is easily one of the most intelligent people to ever to walk this earth. His gifts are simply beyond measure. Please notice just how much he pays attention to his surroundings and the people he speaks with. He has a gift so great he should be studied by all musicians!!
The soft tone of Oscar and Andre talking to each other as if there's no audience, no one in the room and with all the time in the world to spare. Their memories about all these wonderful musicians, their friendship-like effortless chatting. And then every once in awhile the pure gold of them playing. Sigh! :)
We have eyes to wonder, but lack tongues to praise. You never get tired of replaying Oscar, dare I say it - the greatest Jazz pianist, a man of inventive genius who hasn't real left us when we have all of those great recordings to enjoy.
Oscar and Andre delightfully manage to make every pianist in the world feel like a schlump and at the same time inspire all of us to reach for whatever sliver of greatness is within each of us.
God bless Oscar and Andre, geniuses and giants. Beautiful gentlemen artists, the likes of which may never be seen again. Such a privilege to listen to them. Thank you, Gents!
This is one of the greatest interviews I've ever watched in my life. Two extraordinary, intelligent musicians in ego-less conversation, how inspiring! You can feel the mutual respect and the admiration. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Magnificent! Mr.Peterson is not only a virtuoso, maestro, pianist genius, his intellect, humor and musicality is incomparable. He’s an educator and Andre Previn is a superb interviewer and musician. His admiration for Mr. Peterson is palpable and I wish I had seen this sooner in my life. I love this interview, I love their interaction and the respect for the other musicians and each other. Thank you for this treasure of music and for the education. Phenomenal! Mr. Peterson is incomparable!!! MBT 1/14/2024
So cute: OP confessing hearing Art Tatum, giving up piano for 2 mos. and crying at night! OP is my favorite jazz pianist, plus I love what a sweet soul he was.
Another beautiful happening. Oscar is so quick minded with his responses to Andre’s questions. Thoughtful, insightful, truthful and historically centered answers. I just got an advanced degree in music just watching and listening to this tonight!
I heard oscar wanted to drop out of school because he told his father all he could think about was chords. His father said ok if you're going to be the best. I'd say he fulfilled that requirement!!
Beautifully said, Joan . . . musically speaking, this conversation is a smile AND a MASTERCLASS in staying true to yourself in style and substance. Happy playing and listening : ))
I wish as a human being I had Oscar Peterson’s highly commendable humility and humbleness …but for me to wish for his great genius and wisdom would be to wish for the impossible of filling a glass with a hole in its bottom with the very best of wines. And what a great conversationalist …a complete joy to both listen to and hear play! Great musician …great man!
Freaking brilliant answer to that first question. Instead of saying something demeaning to the other players inability to 'keep up' he simply states that it allows him the freedom to improvise with more spontaneity. Incredibly sick talent. Good lord I am a Rock guitarist who is now anxious to go out an hear some Art Tatum and Oscar Peterson recordings. Phenomenal stuff.
The word "genius" is tossed around to describe musicians. Oscar is among the very few who deserve the appellation. I'm referring to his musicianship, but in addition, he is among the rare musicians who are very articulate---able to describe whatever with nuance.
He would He would. He would GET IMMENDIATELY without having to "rectify it" as he thinks musically, what it means that the Post Office will not deliver my paid for subscription of "Private Eye" and sent it back to the office of PE saying "undeliverable"..... Yeah that....."connecting the dots...." As the "Post Office" are really really trustworthy yes? And they ADORE Private Eye YES? lol. Skotland Yod do not notice...too busy looking after the goldfish.
This was a master class in Jazz appreciation. And such a great rapport between these two: At 20:23, Previn says, “Nat Cole not only knew what to play, but . . .” And Peterson finishes the statement almost simultaneously with Previn, “. . . what to leave out.”
Thanks for this, artfrob. It is a pleasure to listen to a conversation between two very intelligent and skilled musicians. This is my first real exposure to Oscar Peterson and he is a fantastic talent. One interesting extra: I find Andre's and Oscar's voices extremely soothing. If more people spoke in such a well-mannered way we'd probably be better listeners.
A thing people don't talk about so much with regard to Oscar is the fact that he's probably the best comper in the business. He never takes the easy way out when someone else is soloing, he invents! And it's never obtrusive or distracting, just the perfect melodic and harmonic accompaniment.
I agree you with you, but there are definitely those who have different opinions and think his comping style is very intrusive (most of them are bass players)
Niels Henning always seemed to enjoy playing with him - there's an element of counterpoint in Oscar's comping which, I suppose, might put a less flexible bassplayer off. I used to work with an otherwise excellent guitarist who would just panic if anyone tried to do anything other than just chug out the chords during his solos - he couldn't handle counterpoint or call-and-response-type playing unless it was rehearsed. I hear lots of places for other (fast-thinking!) people to play in Oscar's comping. Art Tatum would, I suspect, be a different matter.
These guys are the ones I emulated growing up to play like them and learn all they knew so I can play like them. Now playing bass for 56 years now, just discovered this, SCARY HOW TIME DOES FLY.
Given the paucity of good music these days, this is an oasis. I love the breadth of BOTH musicians, and OP's breakdowns are mesmerizing. Most of all, his adoration of Tatum - unknown today - is a master musician acknowledging the musician's musician
Have mercy, that blues he plays at 38:02 is the thing. Beyond just his ability to summon speed and dexterity his feel for the music, and the blues in particular, was absolute.
Utterly mesmerising: Both! Thankfully too, no one "whoo-hoo-ing", whistling or shrieking after the musical interludes to spoil. The conversation oh so fluid and respectful without indulging in egoism. Why are there no Grammies for such joyous events.
I remember watching this live, many,, many, years ago. I remember, probably erroneously, that the program went way beyond it's allotted time, but they just kept rolling late into the night. Even the crew realized something special was happening.
Effortless admiration, skill laughter musicality respect and great story telling; these were the days when music was everything it was the instrument that shaped our lives- thank you both very much
I was thinking the very same thing. I almost enjoy listening to Oscar Peterson talk as I do hearing him play. Almost. He is just SO entertaining doing either.
And the humanity stopped me in my tracks. I was in a recording studio with Garth Hudson (of The Band), and suddenly in the control room I heard this fabulous music and I asked the studio owner/engineer, Who is that? Oscar....
Sinatra once said that when he was a new singer everyone wanted to be Bing Crosby. He thought there were enough Crosby’s and he did not want to fall into that trap. Peterson had the same revelation about Art Tatum.
Saw/heard Peterson play at a concert in the late 1970's He played two tunes solo...I had always loved/respected him as a giant of the keyboard. I can't tell you if each tune lasted 3 minutes or 12 minutes...Oscar truly "stopped the show" and made time stand still as the old line goes....Unbelievable talent....
So amazingly awesome--like getting to hear Mozart's and Beethoven's speak of their musical influences and contemporary insights--OP is among the greatest western genre musicians ever.
I am self learning the piano. 3 years now. Trying to learn more about people like this. Nrver heard of him. Seems extremely intelligent. Amazing player
Not really. Right now it seems like sitting in the Albert Hall and people are throwing stones at the windows as they "hate the sound of harmony". They find it "offensive". Cling ons on the starboard bow, starboard bow starboard bow....
Jools Holland has started to do interviews like this since lockdown. Not at this level, but they've been interesting. BBC 4 still has plenty of excellent music documentaries as well, which is where I first watched this about 12-13 years ago. Made me appreciate Andrew Preview all the more.
This video is from 1974, fwiw. Thanks. Heard him with Ella Fitzgerald at the Fox - the one in Atlanta. Our seats were great, but it didn't matter: pretty sure we all floated beyond the space itself, into the night sky. Rest in paradise to Oscar and Andre Luis ✨️... and Art Tatum
Such a shame that this programme is incomplete! For it misses out on the very climax where Oscar & Andre due a staggering duet together. It's similar to coitus interruptus by not having this!
sorry about that Kenneth. My timer on the recorder was a few minutes out when this was recorded but i am sure you could BUY the full video on line somewhere...
Such a great pity that this isn't the complete broadcast, since it cuts out the finale where Oscar P and Andre P end by playing a duet together, which was a highlight, and indeed the most memorable part of the whole programme!
This is wonderful, thank you for posting. As someone mentioned... two articulate, musically mature artists speaking about the highest levels of both classical & jazz. Will watch this a few times.
You could always see and hear in O.P.’s voice and demeanor that he was incredibly grateful for the gift of music and his incomparable talent as a pianist. Music was his high; his one true addiction - he had no need for drugs. To him using drugs would have equated with the betrayal of his musical passion. For a uniquely talented and loving human being and family man like O.P. betrayal never figured into the equation of life. As far as he was concerned it was already bad enough that he had to spend so much time on the road and away from his loved ones. His incredible musical genius and virtuosity were only matched by his eloquence and the strength of his character.
I love the story at about fifteen minutes about (classical) Vladimir Horowitz and (jazz) Art Tatum interacting about how to play a jazz piece. Two great pianists from different genres of music, but somehow speaking the same language. Brilliant.
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Mr. Peterson is easily one of the most intelligent people to ever to walk this earth. His gifts are simply beyond measure. Please notice just how much he pays attention to his surroundings and the people he speaks with. He has a gift so great he should be studied by all musicians!!
rjenkins23853.. I have noticed this also
Added to that his sense of humor is very sharp and just a delight.
rjenkins23853
I reckon that most who are worth their salt, already do.
i wholeheartedly agree. he is the Bach of jazz
@rjenkins23853, He should be studied by all non-musicians as well.
i just realize I am watching AN INTERVIEW for the third time.
It's like my 12th time
The soft tone of Oscar and Andre talking to each other as if there's no audience, no one in the room and with all the time in the world to spare. Their memories about all these wonderful musicians, their friendship-like effortless chatting. And then every once in awhile the pure gold of them playing.
Sigh! :)
That is exactly the joy of this unsurpassable programme.
Absolutely gorgeous 😍
Brando said this was the greatest television hour of all time.
We have eyes to wonder, but lack tongues to praise. You never get tired of replaying Oscar, dare I say it - the greatest Jazz pianist, a man of inventive genius who hasn't real left us when we have all of those great recordings to enjoy.
When did he say this? Do you have a source? Not that I don't believe it, I'm just curious as to the circumstances of him saying it.
who tf is Brando? Marlon Brando?
@@cursedswordsman yes
That's who I assume.
Oscar Peterson and Andre Previn have the most fluid conversation about music I could listen to it 100 times. Thank you for your great talents
How in the world did I go 50+ years in my life and only discover Oscar Peterson just now? Where have I been? 😢
better late, than never
Exactly. Me too!
Same
Exactly this! The magic of UA-cam.
Oscar and Andre delightfully manage to make every pianist in the world feel like a schlump and at the same time inspire all of us to reach for whatever sliver of greatness is within each of us.
Oscar speaks just as eloquently as he plays
Jay A.
An eloquent and refined man, as is of course André Previn...er WAS!
Oscar Peterson is Canadian, and not an American.
Delete this raciat comment immediately
This is a racial profiling comment…
Grow up at least!
I read the same comments in regards of Nat King cole or Wes Montgomery
Perfectly stated. Oscar was a once in a hundred years kind of talent. Zero limitations. Could have done anything.
God bless Oscar and Andre, geniuses and giants. Beautiful gentlemen artists, the likes of which may never be seen again. Such a privilege to listen to them. Thank you, Gents!
Couldn't agree more!
Two legends - zero ego - so refreshing
Mr Peterson was an intelligent absolutely gifted, brilliant jazzpianist
I am honored to say that I saw Oscar Peterson perform live at the Heinz theater in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania around 1977-78.
Me too. Heinz Hall, in Pittsburgh. The "Cool" Jazz Festival.
I was at that same concert! As I recall, he had Joe Pass with him...it was an incredible evening! D. Glander
Good lord, what a human and pianist. And conversations in settings like this are priceless.
This is one of the greatest interviews I've ever watched in my life. Two extraordinary, intelligent musicians in ego-less conversation, how inspiring! You can feel the mutual respect and the admiration. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
I couldn't agree more. It's my favorite discussion between two musicians. Ever.
Ditto! to all of the above
Well said!!!
Perfectly put. Peterson seems like the most generous soul.
coachineto...
er Thank you. thank you, thank you, thank you!
I got one more in there than you did!
I love Oscar Peterson's hands on piano
Magnificent! Mr.Peterson is not only a virtuoso, maestro, pianist genius, his intellect, humor and musicality is incomparable. He’s an educator and Andre Previn is a superb interviewer and musician. His admiration for Mr. Peterson is palpable and I wish I had seen this sooner in my life. I love this interview, I love their interaction and the respect for the other musicians and each other.
Thank you for this treasure of music and for the education. Phenomenal!
Mr. Peterson is incomparable!!!
MBT 1/14/2024
So cute: OP confessing hearing Art Tatum, giving up piano for 2 mos. and crying at night! OP is my favorite jazz pianist, plus I love what a sweet soul he was.
What a beautiful elegant gentleman in the true meaning of the word
Perfect description.
Another beautiful happening. Oscar is so quick minded with his responses to Andre’s questions. Thoughtful, insightful, truthful and historically centered answers. I just got an advanced degree in music just watching and listening to this tonight!
Well said.
Two of the greatest pianists of all times.
What a class act, Oscar. Jeez.
I heard oscar wanted to drop out of school because he told his father all he could think about was chords. His father said ok if you're going to be the best. I'd say he fulfilled that requirement!!
Pure respect for each other.
Great intellectuals..
Music perfectionists...
there r hundreds of languages in the world but a smile speaks them all
Beautifully said, Joan . . . musically speaking, this conversation is a smile AND a MASTERCLASS in staying true to yourself in style and substance. Happy playing and listening : ))
joan hastings I no 9jib
great
joan hastings how beautifully said
People don`t respect you if you smile in wrong situation.
I wish as a human being I had Oscar Peterson’s highly commendable humility and humbleness …but for me to wish for his great genius and wisdom would be to wish for the impossible of filling a glass with a hole in its bottom with the very best of wines. And what a great conversationalist …a complete joy to both listen to and hear play! Great musician …great man!
Not just Oscar Peterson, Previn is an insane genius himself. Two legends speaking art ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Beautifully spoken and a genius musician. Oscar Peterson is a treasure and gift to the world. What a privilege to hear him play and speak.
His control of the piano is absolute.
Thank you Rick for leading me here.
Freaking brilliant answer to that first question. Instead of saying something demeaning to the other players inability to 'keep up' he simply states that it allows him the freedom to improvise with more spontaneity. Incredibly sick talent.
Good lord I am a Rock guitarist who is now anxious to go out an hear some Art Tatum and Oscar Peterson recordings. Phenomenal stuff.
Exactly!
Find Oscar with the jazz guitarist Joe Pass.
Oscar, Joe and Niels henning ørsted pedersen 😉
You don't have to know anything about jazz to know you are watching a genius at the keyboard, and what a lovely human being.
Exactly
The word "genius" is tossed around to describe musicians. Oscar is among the very few who deserve the appellation. I'm referring to his musicianship, but in addition, he is among the rare musicians who are very articulate---able to describe whatever with nuance.
If everyone were like Oscar Peterson, we would have world peace...
My GOD what a comment
Peterson is one of the most well-spoken people I've ever heard.
This fella would be at my dinner table for my last meal (As long as there was a piano close by) :)
He would He would. He would GET IMMENDIATELY without having to "rectify it" as he thinks musically, what it means that the Post Office will not deliver my paid for subscription of "Private Eye" and sent it back to the office of PE saying "undeliverable".....
Yeah that....."connecting the dots...."
As the "Post Office" are really really trustworthy yes? And they ADORE Private Eye YES? lol. Skotland Yod do not notice...too busy looking after the goldfish.
two intelligent & articulate people having a interesting convo - glad it was done in front of a camera & mic - notice it was a BBC production
Oscar mastered the piano like water in a river...free to flow...
Shout out to all future historians!
Also such a beautiful moment in music history. ❤
This was a master class in Jazz appreciation.
And such a great rapport between these two: At 20:23, Previn says, “Nat Cole not only knew what to play, but . . .”
And Peterson finishes the statement almost simultaneously with Previn, “. . . what to leave out.”
Two outstanding outstanding musicians. I love this . . . and as a teenager was there in the audience, spellbound.
Love this man - his Georgia on my Mind rendition is purely spellbinding
Thanks for this, artfrob. It is a pleasure to listen to a conversation between two very intelligent and skilled musicians. This is my first real exposure to Oscar Peterson and he is a fantastic talent. One interesting extra: I find Andre's and Oscar's voices extremely soothing. If more people spoke in such a well-mannered way we'd probably be better listeners.
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Exactly.
Beautiful. RIP to these greats. Just love Oscar's openness and incredible skill on the keyboard.
A thing people don't talk about so much with regard to Oscar is the fact that he's probably the best comper in the business. He never takes the easy way out when someone else is soloing, he invents! And it's never obtrusive or distracting, just the perfect melodic and harmonic accompaniment.
I agree you with you, but there are definitely those who have different opinions and think his comping style is very intrusive (most of them are bass players)
Niels Henning always seemed to enjoy playing with him - there's an element of counterpoint in Oscar's comping which, I suppose, might put a less flexible bassplayer off. I used to work with an otherwise excellent guitarist who would just panic if anyone tried to do anything other than just chug out the chords during his solos - he couldn't handle counterpoint or call-and-response-type playing unless it was rehearsed. I hear lots of places for other (fast-thinking!) people to play in Oscar's comping. Art Tatum would, I suspect, be a different matter.
These guys are the ones I emulated growing up to play like them and learn all they knew so I can play like them. Now playing bass for 56 years now, just discovered this, SCARY HOW TIME DOES FLY.
Given the paucity of good music these days, this is an oasis. I love the breadth of BOTH musicians, and OP's breakdowns are mesmerizing. Most of all, his adoration of Tatum - unknown today - is a master musician acknowledging the musician's musician
Excellent, JP. Beautiful.
Have mercy, that blues he plays at 38:02 is the thing. Beyond just his ability to summon speed and dexterity his feel for the music, and the blues in particular, was absolute.
Utterly mesmerising: Both! Thankfully too, no one "whoo-hoo-ing", whistling or shrieking after the musical interludes to spoil. The conversation oh so fluid and respectful without indulging in egoism.
Why are there no Grammies for such joyous events.
I remember watching this live, many,, many, years ago. I remember, probably erroneously, that the program went way beyond it's allotted time, but they just kept rolling late into the night. Even the crew realized something special was happening.
This is an interview/conversation of the highest calibre, love it
I'm almost starting to cry when he described how much influence could be a bad thing. Such knowledge and understanding, Greatest words i ever listen.
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Really enjoyed this. Intelligent, respectful, gently humorous discussion and outstanding musicality from Oscar. Wonderful!
Such a pity that this film is incomplete and misses out of the stupendous finale where Oscar Peterson and Andre Previn duet together!
here's the end: ua-cam.com/video/51fUTDWhXys/v-deo.html
Effortless admiration, skill laughter musicality respect and great story telling; these were the days when music was everything it was the instrument that shaped our lives- thank you both very much
Totally magical interaction. Oscar Peterson is maybe the only musician I enjoy listening to as he describes what he does as I do when he does it.
I was thinking the very same thing. I almost enjoy listening to Oscar Peterson talk as I do hearing him play. Almost. He is just SO entertaining doing either.
And the humanity stopped me in my tracks. I was in a recording studio with Garth Hudson (of The Band), and suddenly in the control room I heard this fabulous music and I asked the studio owner/engineer, Who is that? Oscar....
Oscar Peterson was the greatest.
Sinatra once said that when he was a new singer everyone wanted to be Bing Crosby. He thought there were enough Crosby’s and he did not want to fall into that trap. Peterson had the same revelation about Art Tatum.
Excellent revelation 👍 I am a jazz, blues, rock pianist and this is the take
bing Crosby, can't get much stiffer and wooden than him. give me dean Martin anytime. sang live he loved life.
Thank goodness Sinatra went his own way. The best, far superior to Crosby.
I am reborn with these two giants
I was fortunate to discover classical music and Oscar Petersen as teenager in the 1950s when he was just beginning to record.
Saw/heard Peterson play at a concert in the late 1970's He played two tunes solo...I had always loved/respected him as a giant of the keyboard. I can't tell you if each tune lasted 3 minutes or 12 minutes...Oscar truly "stopped the show" and made time stand still as the old line goes....Unbelievable talent....
Artistic, Introspective & Beautiful Conversation & Music between 2 Giants..... So happy it's been preserved.....
It's cool how tight knit the jazz community was. No rivalry, nor competition, just people in fellowship making good music.
What a lovely man. Talented beyond belief
This is perfect television
This.
This is why music is so important
no. this. THIS.
So amazingly awesome--like getting to hear Mozart's and Beethoven's speak of their musical influences and contemporary insights--OP is among the greatest western genre musicians ever.
Great interview. Such humility towards Art Tatum as well.
Absolute genius. Highly intelligent and lyrical player. One of the best pianists there has ever been.
I am self learning the piano. 3 years now. Trying to learn more about people like this. Nrver heard of him. Seems extremely intelligent. Amazing player
watch some of the old Barry Harris masterclasses you will not regret
He was the only musician that worked the true essence of a steinway piano to its full.potential.
Elephants never forget. They have the Memories of a 1000 Great Men. IMAGINE....Duke Ellington and the rest....WOW
This video is a real treasure.
I wish this was mandatory for all great artists/musicians. :P To do a show like this in their life.
Now Previn will meet Peterson in heaven and amaze the Gods. R.I.P.
How I wish he had been my teacher. What a musician.
can't get enough of this "interview"
Wonderful, every bit of it.
A truly remarkable man
As lucid and unburdened in speech as he was on the piano
I could listen to him talk for days
Oh this was just wonderful....an hour passed in 30 seconds for me.
Music is the great Uniter.🤝
Not really. Right now it seems like sitting in the Albert Hall and people are throwing stones at the windows as they "hate the sound of harmony".
They find it "offensive".
Cling ons on the starboard bow, starboard bow starboard bow....
This is from 1974 I believe after a bit of Google Searching.
Thanx!
Profound. And why is nobody making programs like this any more?
Who would LISTEN yet alone UNDERTAND??? whump der it is..:(
Most people these days are medicated for ADHD, that's why, lol.
Jools Holland has started to do interviews like this since lockdown. Not at this level, but they've been interesting.
BBC 4 still has plenty of excellent music documentaries as well, which is where I first watched this about 12-13 years ago.
Made me appreciate Andrew Preview all the more.
Simply beautiful. And an intelligent conversation between honest, talented men. I could listen for days.
Two great musicians.Really absorbing.
Wow! So musically satisfying. From 2 guys who are in the stratosphere of music. Loved the wonderful anecdotes as well.
I will have to thank Mr. Previn all my life for this amazing interview.
A very particular elegance in Oscar's hands when he plays.
My father only listened to Oscar Peterson and Errol Garner and so this was my very first imprint with music.
What lovely interview
"Penthouse Serenade" Errol Garner, Nat Cole & Oscar Peterson
This video is from 1974, fwiw. Thanks.
Heard him with Ella Fitzgerald at the Fox - the one in Atlanta.
Our seats were great, but it didn't matter: pretty sure we all floated beyond the space itself, into the night sky.
Rest in paradise to Oscar and Andre Luis ✨️... and Art Tatum
Such a shame that this programme is incomplete! For it misses out on the very climax where Oscar & Andre due a staggering duet together. It's similar to coitus interruptus by not having this!
sorry about that Kenneth. My timer on the recorder was a few minutes out when this was recorded but i am sure you could BUY the full video on line somewhere...
00:02-00:45 You can taste some impressionism of that delicious stew. What a master Oscar was.
Such a great pity that this isn't the complete broadcast, since it cuts out the finale where Oscar P and Andre P end by playing a duet together, which was a highlight, and indeed the most memorable part of the whole programme!
haven't finished watching yet but do you mean there is no footage of them playing together??
i saw the two pianos and...
I don't know what to admire the genius of these two musician/ composers or the conversation. Well done.
I've said it before, but his nonchalance in doing what he does, is astounding.
This is magical.
This is wonderful, thank you for posting. As someone mentioned... two articulate, musically mature artists speaking about the highest levels of both classical & jazz.
Will watch this a few times.
What great and lovely men they are😊
This interview gets me. Everything about it. It’s perfect!
...So many greats..
You could always see and hear in O.P.’s voice and demeanor that he was incredibly grateful for the gift of music and his incomparable talent as a pianist. Music was his high; his one true addiction - he had no need for drugs. To him using drugs would have equated with the betrayal of his musical passion. For a uniquely talented and loving human being and family man like O.P. betrayal never figured into the equation of life. As far as he was concerned it was already bad enough that he had to spend so much time on the road and away from his loved ones. His incredible musical genius and virtuosity were only matched by his eloquence and the strength of his character.
He was addicted to food!!
Oh Yeh
Love is a simple thing, He is simply the best, and so tasteful. So glad to have had his music playing throughout my life. Thankyou OP.
I love the story at about fifteen minutes about (classical) Vladimir Horowitz and (jazz) Art Tatum interacting about how to play a jazz piece. Two great pianists from different genres of music, but somehow speaking the same language. Brilliant.