Oscar Peterson - "Body and Soul"

Oscar Peterson plays "Body and Soul" with John Williams and The Boston Pops

[@musicloverdavid]

Oscar Peterson, even this many year's after his death, is still the standard I measure all jazz - not just pianists- against. He has a beauty elegance grace in his playing that does not fade with time. He had the ability to improvise but not lose the beauty of the underlying melody. In my mind, he is and was a giant.

[@nathanperrin6296]

Beautifully said and very accurate. Glad to see so many OP fans here. I've been for decades.

[@eguirald]

A real titan of music and of all things worth relishing.

[@emilyg8464]

musicloverdavid wow

[@retrogamerdave362]

He inspires me so much because of how hard he worked to reach the level he did. People will say Art Tatum was better, fine, whatever, but Oscar shows us that we can all strive and reach the heights we choose to if we persist.

[@ykm257]

And an absolute gentleman to boot

[@mjcs6399]

You get the sense that someone with Oscar's skills is actually reigned in by the limit of only 88 keys

[@pianist554]

His bosendorfer had 98 for that reason lol

[@bozotheclown935]

@@pianist554 He could have bought an Australian "Stuart" grand with 101 keys if I remember correctly. And how beautiful they are.

[@ludwigmaple1911]

bass players reaction to oscar is timeless

[@cesarlospastelesverdes.bra2906]

Buena Música y muy buen Pianista.

[@teresabendanarodriguez1745]

Also happens with Oscar

[@MA-naconitor]

Peterson had that effect with anyone, but especially musicians and other jazz lovers, am I led to believe

[@johnnypg]

Tears for this great performance.

[@Naltino]

All I could do is shake my head! Oscar's unreal! One of the greatest pianist to ever walk this earth. Jazz, classical, or otherwise!

[@ronwalker4849]

IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE FOR JAZZ AND CLASSICAL PIANISTS TO MERGE. IT´S ADIFFERENT WORLD.

[@jairomarquesleite6317]

there never was and there will never be a talent like that of Oscar Peterson.

[@dnettles]

Wonderful! What more can you say? Tatum, Shearing, Peterson, Garner...Giants! God bless them.

[@timchapman5567]

And Evans.

[@claudiarovan9276]

Yes don't forget Billy​@timchapman5567

[@steviejd5803]

I’m fairly sure I’ve just witnessed musical perfection.

[@oliviafox6745]

The bass player and drummer exchanging appreciative smiles.

[@syc13579]

John Williams+Oscar Peterson=Perfect ❤🎵

[@REDR83]

Why the crowd didn't immediately rise to give him a roaring standing ovation is beyond me. They obviously didn't know what they were listening too. What an incredible performance, it was timeless. Thank you for sharing.

[@ronwalker4849]

SOMETIMES, WHAT A PERFORMANCE IS TOO GOOD, THE AUDIENCE DOESN´T KNOW HOW TO REACT AND THEY JUST SIT THERE STUNNED FOR AWHILE. I HAVE SEEN THIS.

[@mgretche]

This should be in our NATIONAL ARCHIVES.......!!!!

[@Reuben_95]

I just love John Williams’ reaction when signalling Oscar back in at 3:12. He’s like ‘oh yeah, that’s perfect playing!’

[@TheophaneG]

He was and remains the god of jazz.. I'm sadly born too late to enjoy Oscar Peterson Alive, and maybe go to one of his concerts..

[@asdfghjkldfghjhgcgyuigfyui9792]

the best pianist who’s ever lived

[@nicholasyanis1348]

ASDFGHJKL dfghjhgcgyuigfyuij What about Liszt?

[@christophsiegrist3066]

Oh man! Is that piano heaven or what?

[@rimboJambo]

Nope, his hands are

[@christophsiegrist3066]

Can't remember saying that his hands are not a part in the equation of my statement, buddy!

[@squoocher]

it's explicit in the 'isn't that piano heaven' part. That and the fact you don't reference his hands, buddy...

[@rimboJambo]

+Chris Horton Exactly :)

[@darrylschultz6479]

@@squoocher I'm priiitttyy sure Christoph's comment was meant to be read as 'piano heaven'(i.e.,the music is heavenly),not as 'piano,heaven'(i.e.,the piano itself is heavenly).It goes without saying it's his hands that are used to bring the great sounds out of the piano. After all, no-one uses their toes to play.

[@devinbates731]

I can listen to OSCAR PETERSON ALL DAY LONG!!!!

[@jimjennings7623]

He's still pure human magic!

[@RasiRon]

Can this be real just amazing

[@terriurso4303]

Soooo BEAUTIFUL!!!!

[@helmut4lyfe]

Bass player was grinning like an idiot and so was I. We'll never see another talent like Peterson or Tatum for that matter.

[@DihelsonMendonca]

Only Bill Evans, Chick Corea, Keith Jarrett and Herbie Hancock.

[@salemblackstock8850]

Hiromi Uehara

[@DihelsonMendonca]

Makoto Ozone !

[@stefanopiergiacomi8465]

@salem blackstock hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

[@joex5988]

Cory Hall I saw and heard them both many times. Extraordinary talent.

[@MrBobaloo22]

I remember reading somewhere that Oscar Peterson, in days past, would weep in frustration when listening to Art Tatum!!! :)

[@peterharrison4090]

There's a great video out there with Andre Previn interviewing him in front of an audience, and that subject comes up. It's funnier in the long version, but basically Oscar was a teenager and starting to get a little cocky, so his dad played him a record by Tatum. At first Oscar wouldn't believe it was only one guy playing. After being convinced, he gave up playing for a month. (I would have given up playing for a year, LOL!)

[@Beyondabsence]

When the string orchestra began to play and John Williams appeared, I felt like I was dreaming. I never imagined they would ever be together.

[@josefkesselkaul3177]

Erinnerungen werden wach. Habe O. Peterson in den 50er Jahren bei Jazz at the Philharmonic in Frankfurt erlebt.

[@richyrich5049]

Chill out, Mr. Peterson. My heart can’t take this much intensity! You were one of the Masters. I am a guitar man, but I will always respect your prowess.

[@nikolaydimitrov2150]

Unique and beautiful. Oscar Peterson is a genius!!!

[@MySambear]

I remember seeing this myself,,, at a young age, and just being blown away by this performance. His kind will not come this way again.

[@peterharrison4090]

You were there, Sam? Wow. You're a lucky man...

[@amtrakatsfnyc]

Oscar, my musical hero since 1962, has no equal. To quote Monty Alexander:, "Oscar does no wrong". Thank you for sharing this stellar performance.

[@donschneider7953]

I saw him live and he was just like this - effortless, elegant, unbelievably great.

[@parkjammer]

Have enjoyed Oscar for many years. And still... wow.

[@ToddWight]

I'm always blown away to see that Oscar's videos have not gone viral.

[@ZenHuxtable]

you shouldn't be. jazz has a niche demographic.

[@will1raye]

and yet, many are fooled by the word 'niche'. that niche audience is big.

[@ZenHuxtable]

Will Raye "niche" and "big" aren't exclusive to each other.

[@ToddWight]

To me, jazz is not cheap entertainment (like much of pop music) that is easily discarded once the melody becomes familiar. The greats add so many layers and so much flavor to the music that you can hear something new every time you listen. In other words, enjoying jazz is more educational and takes more effort, which is why I think fewer people really enjoy it.

[@doofy3111]

+Todd Wight it's more art then entertainment basically.

[@snuppssynthchannel]

Dont forget of the second genius in this clip and that is John Williams.

[@davidecasarotti1449]

Thanks Oscar for this delicious symphonic poem of Jazz !!! Beautiful, Fabulous, and ... Unique !!!

[@darlaysjames6008]

Ce n'est pas seulement TOUT le JAZZ dans les mains d'Oscar, mais toute la musique du 20eme siecle, et de maintenant, avec dans son introduction des rappels à la musique accompagnant les films muets ... Il est magnifique, car il revient au Jazz mélodieux avec John Williams et son orchestre, juste après, un tres bel arrangements strings, bravo Boston. J'ai cotoyé Peterson avec mon sax, et ses 'GROS' doigts énormes à coté de moi, et me demandais comment il arrivait à les insérer si vite entre les touches du piano? Quel talent...

[@PianoPotter]

this is my favorite person in the world

[@mathieuemi666]

Music lasts forever. Tapes don't. "Convert" them to today formats to not loose that invaluable treasure. The Montreux Jazz festival is doing this for more than 40 years of video and audio. I can't wait to discover such an incredible amount of JAZZ! Thank you for uploading this video.

[@Larriex97]

One of the most incredible musicians I've ever listened to, with a super orchestra, conducted by one of the greatest composers 😮

[@davidii3895]

Oscar Peterson--- I started listening to Oscar back in the early 70's on KKGO JAZZ station out of LA and I always thought there had to be at least three piano players or more. I never had heard anyone play the Jazz Classics with all-time ten finger chords for every note. He played the melody, his style. The rhythm and chords with his left hand. And adorned the song with Ocar Peterson's own claasic style. Is the ultimate Classical Jazz Pianist in the world.

[@davidii3895]

10 powerful fingers All 12 note chords thru out in any key.

[@davidii3895]

Nathan P. !!

[@davidii3895]

The only great Pianist I know that played songs all the WY through with 10 to 12 note chords!

[@rightmarker1]

Absolutely flawless.

[@steviebernstein]

Incredible. This is as close to perfection as you can get. So moving and the genius that was OP. Stunning and thanks God we have these memories. He always said he never practiced because his performing was his practice! What a guy!!

[@danielprasetyo9008]

To call him a giant is unappreciating. My favorite jazz pianist of all time. I know jazz music from him ❤️

[@jayyoung4534]

@Daniel...I've just finished listening to Nat Cole, the instrumentalist, not the singer, and I find his piano playing mesmerizing, straightforward and beautiful. Do me a favor? Please listen to Cole's rendition of "I Hear Music," and let me know what you think, okay? I would appreciate it.

[@markbra]

Oscar set the "bar" so high... God bless him !

[@AXELBONNAIRE]

I'm so glad now I'm able to understand which scheme he's using when he does his finger runs ! To every musician out there, learn your diminished chords !

[@fusiontricycle6605]

I was trying to figure out what he does when his fingers do that, thank you so much!

[@thelonious76]

Bass player (like other musicians around) has been listening to that Oscar's introduction dozens of times, every time in a different way. But their smiles and surprised eyes were always the same. Unbelievable.

[@vova47]

No, this bass player is a part of Boston Pops and this is probably the first and only time he worked with Oscar. You assuming too much.

[@clarencemendonca579]

Probably at the peak of his career, this breathtaking performance toys with Oscar's body and our Souls. With doubt left me spell bound.

[@sandrast.]

This is gorgeous!

[@ripsirwin1]

Such an epic performance!

[@sharonray4832]

So beautiful it took my breath away

[@mustafatarkouki6508]

"Quand j'écoute Oscar Peterson, j'ai l'impression de toucher littéralement la musique. C'est quelqu'un d'unique qui m'inspire énormément dans mon travail" Roberto Fonseca.

[@isoejr]

More of this PLEASE!!

[@nkosilathidube3627]

1:08 - 1:14 :( felt that in my heart! Peace and love

[@dontletredin]

Jazz is really the purest form of black culture... It really should be introduced more to young black people...

[@Reginald-rr1gh]

Simply the best.

[@giulioferro8550]

UNICO GENIO !!! Chi conosce questo Brano, OSCAR l'ha fatto venire UN CAPOLAVORO !!!

[@johngaines5905]

A timeless piece.done by a master and backed by an absolutely exquisite Boston Pops. You can’t improve on perfection. 4:04

[@2619htiz]

Before I forget look at the bass player he doesn't believe his eyes

[@4lmwhite]

Simply magnificent...

[@vallisobolev7505]

Я обожаю этого выдающегося пианиста, но эту композицию я слышу в первый раз и я в полном восторге. Огромное спасибо за доставленное удовольствие.

[@neivaldoduarte4576]

Nossa Senhora do céu!!! Assombroso!!!👏👏👏👏👏... tsc tsc... como tocava esse Oscar Peterson!!!

[@iasque8739]

Demais né

[@sfor]

What a night that must have been.

[@SpaceRider1980]

The one and only jazz piano GOD. Now he resides in jazz heaven.

[@genisdeteradomenech]

MOLAMGUIS TOTAL, El director de la Orquesta es Oscar Peterson. Miren la cara que pone el Director oficial, alucina. Quien arrastra la orquera es el virtuoso Peterson

[@josephhardaway3]

There is loaded emotions along with virtuoso techniques in Oscar Peterson is playing. I think this piece that he plays, is one of the best arrangements that I've ever heard .

[@IAMSIMONHEARMEROAR]

astounding and very humbling. i cannot believe what i'm hearing.

[@hilbertglm]

I saw this on PBS. It was the first time I had ever heard Oscar. I was an immediate fan.

[@sinatraswingsit]

Gift from GOD..Sadly missed...Loved Oscars voice also ..x

[@jackiewright4438]

Difficult to tell between his voice and that of Nat King Cole

[@wanderleyapparecidovieira2282]

I loved it!

[@saintlbc]

Perfect performance by the epitome of of the foremost jazz pianist......

[@Inlandings]

Magical, so engaging!

[@lavontedavis3024]

I love how he uses the same runs in Round Midnight that he played by Monk

[@Gioagla]

ooooohhhhhh my god .... this is more than music ..! thnx for postin it

[@clivelange7879]

man oh man...im lost for words

[@MrJpartridge]

oscar peterson was one of the greats no question but sometimes his extraordinary technique took over and (IMO) became an end in itself

[@xasma]

jim partridge yeah definitely not. He’s playing some of the most beautiful and intriguing melodies throughout all of his “technical” lines.

[@hakonkvamme8685]

And so it is here.

[@timchapman5567]

A fair comment -- but a forgivable tendency when you have Oscar's level of talent.

[@imbees2]

Love Oscar Peterson piano.

[@mariamkakulia2110]

It's how perfection sounds,Thank you OP.

[@OdgeBrown]

This piece makes me feel....... There's no adjective that will allow me to finish that sentence accurately.

[@billylovesjazz]

@1965JWP I used to record everything I could on VCR and I was lucky enough to be in front of the TV the night it was on. 27 years? Wow...glad I found it.

[@paulostroff99]

TY billylovesjazz for this wonderful posting.

[@jackiewright4438]

Beautiful. The best.

[@kankan7940]

Increible Orquesta

[@exjazzbassbaz]

the dislikes make me feel special i dont know about you ha.we know how good this is dont we?beautiful music from a genius r.i.p.oscar i will listen till the day i die.many thanks.

[@larrywyrick6054]

Guitarist Herb Ellis, who played with Oscar for many years, when asked how good he thought Oscar was, said, "I've played with all of them. No one is even close."

[@Taharkah]

Are you f-in kidding me!!!! This is an amazing artist here! His playing is beyond belief. I've known for a while that he is a great all-time player but this is extraordinary technique. I'm really sorry I never got to see him play live. His music will go on forever, an endless epoch of artistry.

[@Taharkah]

Like Ms. Staples put it was really wonderful of him to visit our planet. Maybe I'll be fortunate to meet him in another world. Him and Armstrong, Bechet, Ellington, Mingus, Montgomery, Jackson, Coltrane, Washington, Gordon, Davis, Getz, Dameron, Brown,Goodman ,Gillespie, Monk, Jones , Garner, Evans, Eldridge, Adderly, Dolphy, Hampton, Hawkins, Hill , Henderson, Kelly, Hubbard, and all the other all-time greats. May they be eternally blessed...

[@montrealpaddlingandboating6482]

Two giants - jazz master Oscar Peterson and film composer John Williams, both working together on the same stage. What's the result? Probably the best version of Body and Soul ever made.

[@jackiewright4438]

Absolutely! One of my favourite numbers, and given the touch of masters here!

[@itmsjim]

LOVE THIS!!! Wow, what a gem. Thank you so much for taping this initially and then posting it!!! :-) And I thought I had most of his appearances on video!

[@dhop1229]

AMAZING.....

[@dillonheimerl5683]

That Intro though...just damn.

[@ToTo-jz4yj]

Quelle talent grandiose...

[@giulioferro8550]

UNICO GENIO ! Velocità estrosamente Mostruosa!!!

[@raulpelaezflores8474]

Es increible que en la actualidad la juventud no sabe apreciar el arte de la música, cualquier persona que sale en los medios y grita porque no canta la mercadotecnia lo hace una estrella, tenemos el ejemplo de personas como Espinoza Paz, Gloria Trevi, Magneto, y una infinidad de gente que en realidad en cualquier e`poca se ha hecho famoso sin saber lo que realmente es la musica, el arte de la música la podemos escuchar en éstas manos: Oscar Peterson, un individuo de otro mundo.

[@45carlosalberto]

Incrible bello❤

[@marianpetrescu6990]

Perfection

[@billylovesjazz]

Do it...why not! I remember that night. It was a new Super VHS Tape and VCR, so I rolled it. Everything converged as it needed to be. I was lucky!

[@the1804warrior]

Is this heaven? Oh lord..

[@MrMarikanu]

AMAZING OSCAR !!!

[@jazzllama]

00:35 the bass player's like "are you seeing what I'm seeing..."

[@istvanvincze1696]

-you've written all the things, so I can't write anything, only Thank you Master !

[@RalphDratman]

Keep listening. You will get it. Also you could listen to some Art Tatum, a big influence on Peterson.

[@RalphDratman]

Forget my objection; this is wonderful!

[@gilbertobellino]

O maior do mundo!