Many of the jazz greats, including Oscar, have said that Art Tatum was the greatest of all time. But Oscar has always been my favourite, he played so wonderfully, Nat Cole's influence and Tatum's influence show in Oscar's playing. But he wasn't trying to be anyone. There will never be another. ❤❤❤❤
His combination of dynamic single note runs and massive chords has never been matched, because there is feeling in everything. He never sounds like he's gratuitously showing off. Magnificent.
Jeezus, I'm a musicians musician, I can play a LOT of instruments really well. God gave me the gift. But, when I watch and listen to this guy... just .. wow. He's a Treasure. I'd love to have been able to get into that guys brain and see how it works. The way he "thinks" about music fascinates me.
This piece is called “I CAN’T GET STARTED” It was written in 1936 by Vernon Duke (music) and Ira Gershwin (lyrics). An American standard treated with exquisite experience of a lifetime employing every influence and era in jazz. What a masterclass in solo jazz piano this is!! Omnipotent Oscar!! Everything a musician needs to know and hear about mastery of an instrument and pure self expression free and bouyant! My biggest influence and love
At first I thought you were joking about the title then I disagreed with your title, then I realized you were not. I thought you were joking and saying, I can't get started describing how incredible this performance is. I disagreed because I thought your title should be I shouldn't get started trying to play the piano. Then, as I said, I realized that's the name of the song and yes indeed it's a masterclass. Thanks for sharing the name of the song.
It is all about the joy of playing, no matter our level, all about the joy of listening. Listening to Oscar P. is always a beautiful heart experience, without comparing to other pianists.
Besides the ability to instantaneously play whatever he was hearing and feeling, often at an extremely high level of technique, somehow he was able to keep it pleasing, happy, not dark, even though his playing was frequently overwhelming. That's why Oscar is my fav
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, CBC, has many hours of Oscar Peterson, which they played when he passed away. There was one piece in particular that floored me. He was playing along in his usual masterful way, but about 3/4 of the way through the piece he just took off! It was unbelievable! How he transformed from merely great into godlike in a second. I'll never forget that as long as I live. He was one of the all-time greats.
I'm wondering how is he able to get all the characters out of his touch tht you mentioned simultaneously is he pressing hard soft just in-between it probably varries
Oscar Peterson was light years ahead of others his style and passion for tickling the ivory’s is World Class Outstanding a real musical genius May he Rest In Peace
I saw him once in concert. But I was probably too young (18 years old) to fully appreciate his talent. Tickets were $6.00. I saw Joe Pass playing solo. Tickets were $2.00.
I am a pianist, with more than 20 years experience. Belive what I say : this guy is not a pianist, he was a real musician. I could play like any classical pianist, I could have won competition. But never, I could reach this level of musicallity. Ciffra, Rubenstein and other pianist are not comparable to Oscar Peterson : he was a real musician
It’s difficult to compare jazz pianists to classical pianists. In technique i could name a few that are superior, like Cziffra, Marc-Andre Hamelin (although he is a very unmusical pianist) or Hoffman, but musically there is no way to compare the two genres. What makes a great jazz musician, would make a mediocre classical musician, and vice versa. However, Peterson is surely still among the greatest pianists to ever live
A composer and arranger. When his father played a record of Art Tatum to him he thought he was 4 hands playing. He decided right there and then what he was going to aim to play as great as Tatum. To deal with become known and to face the racial prejudice in America at that time and he in Toronto. He decided if he was gonna come to America and tour he’s going to have to scare people, have to frighten people with his piano playing, so he would be respected and treated right. And that he did!!
When I listen to or watch Oscar I am reminded of the human intelligence and cunning which evolved the building of sophisticated instruments and an evolved musical creativity to reveal the beauty of his talent and our species it’s like everything that is right in our galaxy is right here
An all time master craftsman...he is the bar....Jesus Molina, Herbie Hancock, Joey Alexander, Glenn Gibson jr. Corey Henry, Joey Defranciso all are utterly fantastic but Oscar is just a different cat.
I’m an (aspiring) electronic music producer and a DJ. I exist (almost) completely in the world of modern music and yet, I still watch videos of Oscar throwing down on the piano and am completely mesmerized. It’s like that instrument was made for him and he was made for it. The connection he had with the piano was one of the all-time greatest relationships in music.
Hey electronic music and jazz can be combined together to make some cool shit! Listen to some haywyre (2012-2017 stuff) and Anomalie, they do a good job of mixing the two genres
Oscar Peterson is to piano as Tommy Emmanuel is to guitar. Complete and total mastery of the instrument. Technique is transcended, allowing the artist a level of freedom of expression not available to mere mortals still struggling with technical details. Look no further than 4:18 to see what true instrument mastery looks like.
The prodigious and fountainesque Oscar ! Can there ever be another, so loving and committed to his craft ? To have lived in his jazz shadow creates revelry !
Well done Paul , I love the hypnotic pulse in left-hand & the dynamic interaction of the right - hand in this piece. keep up your amazing work stay blessed and fantastic kind regards Mr Worrell Robinson....
Non sono dita, SONO PERLE ! GRANDIOSO GENIO ! non esistera' un secondo, come OSCAR, forse imitazioni ! Il Suo sudore, e' la Sua Anima del Suo TALENTO !!
Greatness oozes from his every pore - no wait it's just lots of sweat. Couldn't someone get this man a fan? Every performance he's overheating! All kidding aside I'm captivated, and totally mesmerized by the gift that he had!
Oscar always said his inspiration came from Art Tatum and it shows. That genius was sadly taken from us many years ago. Now Oscar is no longer with us either. Who can possibly replace them. Maybe, one day, God will be reborn yet again
My God. I have played 40 years and this man is on another planet!
Many of the jazz greats, including Oscar, have said that Art Tatum was the greatest of all time. But Oscar has always been my favourite, he played so wonderfully, Nat Cole's influence and Tatum's influence show in Oscar's playing. But he wasn't trying to be anyone. There will never be another. ❤❤❤❤
How dare anyone thumb this down.
They don't have keyboard to talk of a piano.
Great performance and audio quality - the camera work (editing?) is just horrible...
Goat, who cares about camera angel when it’s music?
@@elviskrumlinde8854 well if we want to see his technique it matters a bit
@@chokoala8637 I think the music is more important
His combination of dynamic single note runs and massive chords has never been matched, because there is feeling in everything. He never sounds like he's gratuitously showing off. Magnificent.
Jeezus, I'm a musicians musician, I can play a LOT of instruments really well. God gave me the gift. But, when I watch and listen to this guy... just .. wow. He's a Treasure. I'd love to have been able to get into that guys brain and see how it works. The way he "thinks" about music fascinates me.
When you're sure there's a trio playing but realize it's just Oscar Peterson alone
That Bosendorfer is in very good hands.... Beautiful sounding piano with a beautiful pianist. Match made in heaven.
A Bösendorfer 290 Imperial. With 8 complete octaves 💥
that Bosendorfer is a wonderful sounding piano. so rich and toneful.
His last name is Peterson, not Bosendorfer.
@@biophonism and i didnt know bosendorfer was a pianist.
@@ricardooliva4034 bosendorfer is a brand of pianos…
@@ricardooliva4034 🤣🤣🤣
The piano that Oscar played in this performance is a Bosendorfer
This piece is called “I CAN’T GET STARTED” It was written in 1936 by Vernon Duke (music) and Ira Gershwin (lyrics). An American standard treated with exquisite experience of a lifetime employing every influence and era in jazz.
What a masterclass in solo jazz piano this is!! Omnipotent Oscar!! Everything a musician needs to know and hear about mastery of an instrument and pure self expression free and bouyant! My biggest influence and love
At first I thought you were joking about the title then I disagreed with your title, then I realized you were not.
I thought you were joking and saying, I can't get started describing how incredible this performance is.
I disagreed because I thought your title should be I shouldn't get started trying to play the piano.
Then, as I said, I realized that's the name of the song and yes indeed it's a masterclass. Thanks for sharing the name of the song.
I've always loved Oscar Peterson. I also love the sound of that Bösendorfer piano.
He never just plays notes - His spirit shines thru via his playing
It is all about the joy of playing, no matter our level, all about the joy of listening. Listening to Oscar P. is always a beautiful heart experience, without comparing to other pianists.
It says something that Joe Pass et al are just standing or (in the case of the drummer) just sitting there 😮
Besides the ability to instantaneously play whatever he was hearing and feeling, often at an extremely high level of technique, somehow he was able to keep it pleasing, happy, not dark, even though his playing was frequently overwhelming. That's why Oscar is my fav
Oscar can only be described as one word: amazing
This performance made me teary. Such beautiful music, such expression. Oscar and the piano is all that's needed to touch the hearts of millions
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, CBC, has many hours of Oscar Peterson, which they played when he passed away. There was one piece in particular that floored me. He was playing along in his usual masterful way, but about 3/4 of the way through the piece he just took off! It was unbelievable! How he transformed from merely great into godlike in a second. I'll never forget that as long as I live. He was one of the all-time greats.
I really love his touch of piano.
Smooth, calm also powerful..
I'm wondering how is he able to get all the characters out of his touch tht you mentioned simultaneously is he pressing hard soft just in-between it probably varries
Masterful!
Oscar Peterson was light years ahead of others his style and passion for tickling the ivory’s is World Class Outstanding a real musical genius May he Rest In Peace
There are NO words that man has crafted to explain this. I only wish I had been able to see him in person. This will have to do.
Dominick I did and I screamed like a little girl!
@@jorgestramusic I saw him live too - will never forget it!
I saw him once in concert. But I was probably too young (18 years old) to fully appreciate his talent. Tickets were $6.00. I saw Joe Pass playing solo. Tickets were $2.00.
That heavy swing finale wrecked the joint. An old man and he still swang the biggest brass balls in the game. Greatest pianist of all time.
There's no one to touch Oscar ...pure Genius !!!!
One of the greatest jazz piano players in the world …………
Agreed if not THE greatest!!
Yes, after Art Tatum.
only because Art Tatum is American@@raullorusso5447
Oscar Oscar Oscar 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
RIP buddy. You did good...real good
I am a pianist, with more than 20 years experience. Belive what I say : this guy is not a pianist, he was a real musician. I could play like any classical pianist, I could have won competition. But never, I could reach this level of musicallity. Ciffra, Rubenstein and other pianist are not comparable to Oscar Peterson : he was a real musician
Thus is called jazz pianist ;)
@@enricolongo242 Most of jazz pianist are ''OK'' player. This guy is a genius
@@milkajames5960 of course. That's why we are here)
It’s difficult to compare jazz pianists to classical pianists. In technique i could name a few that are superior, like Cziffra, Marc-Andre Hamelin (although he is a very unmusical pianist) or Hoffman, but musically there is no way to compare the two genres. What makes a great jazz musician, would make a mediocre classical musician, and vice versa.
However, Peterson is surely still among the greatest pianists to ever live
A composer and arranger. When his father played a record of Art Tatum to him he thought he was 4 hands playing. He decided right there and then what he was going to aim to play as great as Tatum. To deal with become known and to face the racial prejudice in America at that time and he in Toronto. He decided if he was gonna come to America and tour he’s going to have to scare people, have to frighten people with his piano playing, so he would be respected and treated right. And that he did!!
Greatest of all time!
Wow it sounds like a whole orchestra
4:18 this is crazy...
just 15-ma. He used it so often.
Русский Пацан the level of finger independence tho
Just discovered this man. And, there is something there. Wow. I'm not a jazz person but with that kind of music I could turn
When I listen to or watch Oscar I am reminded of the human intelligence and cunning which evolved the building of sophisticated instruments and an evolved musical creativity to reveal the beauty of his talent and our species it’s like everything that is right in our galaxy is right here
Song is "I Can't Get Started"
Oh my God!!!! That’s freaking insane!!!
as usual: piano player plays blinding run. cameraman looks up his nose.
why is this so tru 😭
This is a masterpiece, incredible.
I had the great pleasure of seeing Oscar Peterson at the Royal Albert Hall, London - I think it must have been 1991. :)
Had the pleasure of meeting Oscar Peterson at a charity do once. He was surprisingly down to earth, and VERY funny.
ich hab diese Sprache von der ersten Wahrnehmung geliebt, die Liebe hat inzwischen 50 Jahre gehalten, Danke O P
An all time master craftsman...he is the bar....Jesus Molina, Herbie Hancock, Joey Alexander, Glenn Gibson jr. Corey Henry, Joey Defranciso all are utterly fantastic but Oscar is just a different cat.
I’m an (aspiring) electronic music producer and a DJ. I exist (almost) completely in the world of modern music and yet, I still watch videos of Oscar throwing down on the piano and am completely mesmerized. It’s like that instrument was made for him and he was made for it. The connection he had with the piano was one of the all-time greatest relationships in music.
Hey electronic music and jazz can be combined together to make some cool shit! Listen to some haywyre (2012-2017 stuff) and Anomalie, they do a good job of mixing the two genres
@@buttertandoorichicken I've heard some of Haywyre's earlier music and it's incredible!!
I'm the same bro,mind completely blown
He hits notes on this the piano didn't know it had!!! Master and Legend are just a start to describe him.
Oscar is the best pianist in music history, it is just unbelievable how good he was
Oscar Peterson is to piano as Tommy Emmanuel is to guitar. Complete and total mastery of the instrument. Technique is transcended, allowing the artist a level of freedom of expression not available to mere mortals still struggling with technical details. Look no further than 4:18 to see what true instrument mastery looks like.
The song is called "I can't get started with you"
Oscar Peterson; An American treasure!
All Canadian Treasure and heaven sent.
Canadian treasure...
Canadian
A North American treasure. C'mon guys throw us Yanks a bone.
He might've been the best pianist ever. Real talk.
Yah, he is my number 1.. but many don't agree.
Not "might have been." But then again, he wasn't human.
Cziffra is better
Cziffra's 'jazz' is a joke.
African MusicGenuis he’s not a jazz pianist
Absolutely beautiful and incredible.
Magnífico Oscar. Imposible permanecer indiferente a tu arte. Qué pérdida cuando te fuiste !
es verdad
I found this hauntingly beautiful
The way he links up different harmonies is out of this world
The prodigious and fountainesque Oscar ! Can there ever be another, so loving and committed to his craft ? To have lived in his jazz shadow creates revelry !
This was the "master session"
someone please get him a fan
Amazing!!!!!!!
Stunning...
brotha was classically trained as well!
The technique makes that obvious
He is genius ... To be inspired by Art Tatum and to have such genius, taste grand ability, class all in 1 is a testimony to God
Magnificent!
I just discovered Oscar Peterson. I mean, what the hell? Why didn't anyone tell me about this dude? OMG argggggghhhhhhh!!!!!
Have you heard Sandy’s blues yet?
Just awesome beatiful way to play guau
All credit to the musicianship of Oscar, the piano makers, image and sound recordists... Or we would never have seen or heard such a wonderful thing!
Wow 🎶❤️
лучший джазовый пианист 20-го века.
still sounds amazing and BEAUTIFUL...
Genius!!❤️
Absolutely beautiful 👽👽
My favourite pianist 🤍 love you oscar 🤍
Best piano solo ever. Perfection.
Well done Paul , I love the hypnotic pulse in left-hand & the dynamic interaction of the right - hand in this piece.
keep up your amazing work stay blessed and fantastic kind regards Mr Worrell Robinson....
I can only imagine how fun it would be to is it beside him while he’s practicing at home
amazing player
I love this musician!
What a legend.
The Big legend 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Oscar makes this world okay
song title name: I Can't Get Started with You
Feb.28 1987, Tokyo-Japan
Senkyou
Gary Adams from south africa what an absolute master my hero on a piano. Woow Oscar you are one of a kind.
4:31, este chico no era normal, que talento, el mejor pianista que he visto en mi vida.
Franz Liszt ofJazz
In the words of Walter White from the show Breaking Bad:
"You're god damn right"
That said the interprétation of this marvelous standard is awesome... as usual
Perfect for everyone !
Absolute legend
EL MEJOR DE LA HISTORIA DEL JAZZ.
Un dieu de la musique en personne, tout y est ! Tout l'monde le veux comme modèle!
That's just inexplicably phenomenal.
The best solo ever period.
Excelente..!!!
increadible.
Soooo cool to see Oscar's massive hands glide so effortlessly along those keys
Awesome
Oh my!!!
Great music, RIP Oscar Peterson! It looks like the 1987 concert in Tokyo (Oscar had a stroke in 1993, Joe Pass passed away in 1994)
champion !!!!!! :)
Que Maravilha!!!!!
Que belleza!
Bunny's spirit is smiling on your spirit Oscar, especially yesterday on St. Pat's Day. We Irish by decent love Mr. Oscar Peterson!
Mr. Peterson, you must be the first chair pianist in God's band. RIP; A lot of us miss your playing here on earth.
Ray Charles said, Oscar is the best he has ever heard, next to Tatum." I think Oscar is incredible!
You mean Ray was sitting next to Tatum when he said that, right?
Non sono dita, SONO PERLE ! GRANDIOSO GENIO ! non esistera' un secondo, come OSCAR, forse imitazioni ! Il Suo sudore, e' la Sua Anima del Suo TALENTO !!
He's my favorite. I actually had a dream I was hanging out with him a couple days ago
вот чем хорош оскар Питерсон .так быстрой сменой характера .темпа и ритма.
По-моему он хорош всем)))
Greatness oozes from his every pore - no wait it's just lots of sweat. Couldn't someone get this man a fan? Every performance he's overheating! All kidding aside I'm captivated, and totally mesmerized by the gift that he had!
Oscar always said his inspiration came from Art Tatum and it shows. That genius was sadly taken from us many years ago. Now Oscar is no longer with us either. Who can possibly replace them. Maybe, one day, God will be reborn yet again
Ian Gowers God may not have been reborn but his son Jesus Molina has!
Jacob collier
Genius ... God .... Master