Oscar Peterson and Andre Previn Part 1

[@johnholmes912]

If only the BBC could make programmes of this quality to-day

[@craigfowler]

I can never comprehend the level of Oscar Peterson's talent. What he could do doesn't even seem like it should be possible for a mere mortal.

[@dcp8nts]

Damn, i wish this was part 1 of 1000

[@wilfalk1]

this is like my 25th time watching these interviews I love it every time

[@Tutnese]

OMG!!!! Jazz is heaven and listening to Oscar is like hearing the voice of God!

[@TheRealGnolti]

Man, Peterson was something, but you often have to share his reverence for Tatum to meet him where he is. I always feel his technique and his temperament are sometimes in competition if not conflict. Tatum was a genius, but Peterson had a meditative side that Art's brain was too busy to indulge, and that Peterson himself really had to draw out of himself. His few solo albums are treasures.

[@shaythiele1320]

It must be so much fun to play like this

[@brochestedbs]

Peterson once said there were three secrets to mastering the piano. They were :- Practice, Practice and Practice.

[@JJBerthume]

It is

[@Eason1956]

What a great tribute to one of my jazz heroes and one of the most awesome jazz keyboard and classical keyboard players of all time. I have listened to this entire interview about Oscar Peterson and I have a greater appreciation for who he is, what he is and how he evolved to become one of world's greatest musicians.

[@algonquin1832]

Great commentary. His style seems to include a bit of every area of his playing experience with a touch of the blues added that distinguishes him from all other pianists. Oscar is the master of swing.

[@bryan3550]

One of the MOST memorable interviews Previn ever did! Peterson's technique is simply incredible!

[@Ronald60202]

Every once in a while, I'll come back to this interview. One of the great ones done on television, because both Mr. Peterson and Mr. Previn were at the top of their game and simply communicated with each other. It's just heartening and energizing to watch.

[@dufasaurjoe2899]

I once said to my piano teacher, "my teacher Bob Doyle, had played with Oscar," "you know even if I had Oscar's technique, I wouldn't play so many notes," in the movie when the Arch Duke says to Mozart about so many notes I agree with the Arch Duke- my teacher said "well I wouldn't really worry about that." and we both had a laugh.

[@jefolson6989]

Too many noted

[@Malapropify]

Not "maybe" but may be in this context and second of all, Oscar IS Canada's greatest gift to the world. We miss him...

[@thesaint2700]

The best thing about KZbin is Oscar E. Peterson

[@kennethhodges3187]

Watching this emphasises that the BBC have got a substatial amount of quality jazz just lying in their vaults doing nothing! It is a crying shame that they have made no effort to make programmes like this available on DVD. I certainly would be in the market for a copy of this as well as several other items, but I don't hold out much hope, seeing that they wiped the tapes clean of some of the 'Jazz 625' programmes that were made in the 60's.

[@autumnleaves2766]

BBC are a bunch of Phillistines for the most part these days.. There's still BBC Radio 3, which does classical and jazz, although they probably give too much time to very modern jazz. KZbin is our friend, as ever, and I spend hours on it at times listening to jazz, classical, opera, songs from Naples etc.

[@Reuben_95]

Well said

[@AlanBond-q9l]

The thing above all that shines throught is the modesty of the man, as if anyone could do what he does. Inside that head was a super computer that could instantly work out sutubale and subtle chords and their progressions with seemingly effortless ease. Oscar and Art Tatum stand high on the podium in the jazz hall of fame and their influences have carried on to lesser mortals in varying degrees.

[@MrJazzologist1]

This wonderful talent puts even the 'great' classical pianists in the shade. The ultimate maestro. The 'Daddy'. so satisfying to the human soul - all our emotions and feelings are there in this man's psyche.

[@cfb15jan]

"And Oscar plays some tracks": you make him sound like a DJ, not the consummate totally alive musician that he is. And Previn too. This was a wonderful programme, superbly produced and executed. Would there were more with this intelligence and style.

[@Turkish4224]

this was recorded in 74 i have seen it for the first time in 93 on Mezzo i was 18 (very much into prog rock and the lot, but not so much into jazz) this interview has single-handedly started my passion for jazz that still burns stronger than ever what a pleasure to see this again after more than two decades thank you for uploading this amazing!

[@fullmoon7192]

Would you know *where* this was recorded in 1974 ? ♫♫ ❀(~‿~)❀ ♫♫

[@MALP1231]

I LOVE Oscar! My favorite of his arrangements....Little Girl Blue...beautiful enough to bring tears.

[@BonzoBanzai]

Just saw this last night for Previn's 80th b'day. This is class. Thanks for posting it. Awesome to see two greats of their respective genres being so casual and just having a bit of fun. Deffo getting more of this stuff

[@DarwinsBeerReviews]

"That's what you call "coming through." And that smirk. Genius. 8:38

[@shaibaliqbal]

Oscar is lovely, Celine should not be mentioned in the same breath but I think Glenn Gould would have something to say about being Canada's greatest musical gift..

[@justinpino8115]

tough call, Gould was a genius.

[@karvakeisari9359]

Isn't Oscar's daughter named Celine?

[@bimini1216]

these older american players invented the sounds we hear today in jazz, blues, rock and swing. amazing hiw littlemthe world knows about these guy from mid century america

[@alanwitton5039]

Two musical icons! Both are very sadly missed

[@clitomaniac]

Rare recording using a Steinway... Usually Oscar played a bosendorfer !

[@jefolson6989]

Suprising that Peterson prefers a Bosendorffer. Like a Rolls Royce . I would think he would want a race car!

[@peterforklif]

many Canadians have never heard of Oscar.....i really think he was better known in Austarlia and possibly elsewhere....what a pity.....One of his early exercise scale books was Hanons Virtuoso Pianist...its a must if you need to improve your technique and who doesnt........

[@gacharose1738]

Heart and soul.

[@gyarry1]

There is truth in that. But technique can create an impact all by itself and lack of technique can make the brightest ideas sound dull. All in all to me Oscar peterson is the greatest Jazz pianist of all - Bar none. He was an admirer of Tatum but to me he surpassed him by ages. It's the whole package each little detail that makes him THE greatest Jazz pianist in history. Perfection and high esthetic value.

[@nth916]

well i think i'll just go sell my piano now

[@zanite8650]

He plays while smiling, that is SO COOL

[@jazzlover06]

Never knew Previn was this good... (referring to the BBC 4 program a couple of nights ago)

[@mkl62]

I am looking for footage on Andre Ellington. He is a running back from Moncks Corner, South Carolina who will be playing football for the Clemson Tigers this fall.

[@dumplinlambo]

this is fantastic!! thanks for posting it. I love Oscar Peterson and Andre Previn.

[@XplusX12345678]

I love oscars left hand melodies. the pulsing tenths are a really powerful sound.

[@windstorm1000]

2 giants of jazz!

[@TrainSounds]

RIP Oscar Peterson

[@tjcassidy2694]

This was an episode of 'Omnibus,' aired December 1, 1974.

[@NeilRaouf]

oscars hands are like racing horses....my goodness...

[@IrishDutchman]

In case you were wondering, it's 'I'm in the Mood for Love'.

[@Malapropify]

What Celine? I've never heard about such shenanigan. My Oscar WILL go on...

[@brendagriffin1414]

Superb!

[@celloguy]

Thanks for this interview - beautiful stuff.

[@kingusmcgee]

Thanks for the post. Absolutely love it.

[@cdshorst]

What a pitty, that 23th of Dezember 2007 must happen! Oscar is unforgetable! ( Don't be angry about my English, I'm German! )

[@Darrell1019]

@hamiltonjsh Oscar Is Canada's great gift. It was a while before I learned of his nationality, then I tried to make him american! To me, there was NO way he could not be! I'm so sick of celine any ways!

[@asdasd-kr2qv]

the Best

[@KohyuNishimura]

Please tell me when was this splendid program broadcasted?

[@connerobrien1774]

back in 1974

[@cameroncoleman3400]

I know its about the piano playing but thats a great camera angle at 0:42

[@belialah]

Guys, Marc Andre Hammelin is also Canadian.

[@johnbishop5316]

He doesn't play "tracks." This is live. Someone can't tell the difference?

[@reddeadsinister6969]

can anyone name the piece oscar peterson plays at the beginning?

[@lanternbooks6899]

Body and Soul.

[@TheEnglishRedneck45]

Agreed on Body and Soul. Reddeadsinister if you're into this one, take a listen of OP's Round Midnight too.

[@Mrphilharmonic]

Thanks SO much for posting these AMAZING vidoes. They are sublime! Could you possibly tell me where I could obtain the full copy (DVD or VHS) for myself please?

[@RealRiffs]

Oscar Peterson is unreasonably good. UNREASONABLY.

[@onethousandtwonortheast8848]

Is this opening “Body and Soul”?

[@SaltosAxe]

Yes. Specifically Art Tatum's arrangement.

[@FliegendeHollaender]

what about Gould?

[@SolarMumuns]

What about him? Got nothing on these guys

[@belialah]

Deamt, that was amazing

[@snaaptaker]

I wasn't wondering. It's actually "Body and Soul".

[@baciccia101]

bellisimo

[@garyoldroyd2239]

I agree. Maybe even Randy Bachman

[@MrPoupard]

@hamiltonjsh Don't forget Gordon Lightfoot - agenuis also in a different genre!

[@db1815]

@hamiltonjsh not forgetting glenn gould, off course!

[@boundaryzero]

When did this event take place?

[@Handle_availible]

Why does the thumbnail look like spy?

[@cdshorst]

Don't be angry about sycronisation, listen the words!

[@helmut4lyfe]

@hamiltonjsh Celine shouldn't even be categorized with the genius of Peterson.

[@1401JSC]

He was classically trained.

[@FelixScottJr]

Body and Soul in Dflat. Freakishly big hands, with great flexibiltiy and a great ear all in one person. Music is a vast and complex discipline. We all have some weaknesses and some strengths. Previn may not be the jazz pianist of Peterson's caliber but no doubt he has writing skills that Peterson does not.

[@davidrandall1143]

If you all are thinking about a "voice" from Canada it isn't Celine but Burton Cummings... Just sayin'

[@Pianostool]

Round Midnight - Thelonious Monk

[@Steinwaytoday]

@hamiltonjsh As much as I like Oscar Peterson, I have a way bigger admiration for Glenn Gould haha Canada has produced some very good musicians.

[@SolarMumuns]

Gould just played crap versions of Bach, couldn't create anything himself

[@Steinwaytoday]

@@SolarMumuns I don't think you know much about Gould lol also I wrote that comment 9 years ago when I was a teenager. now I would have to put them both in an almost equal pedestal

[@chriskutscher]

nice left hand part 3:08' to 3:15' - easy cheese with such huge paws ;)

[@Santosificationable]

Alright, let's make this clear, no other Candian pianist could play quite like Peterson. Perhaps Gould, but Gould didn't reach out to the public - unlike Peterson, who recorded more albums than Horowitz himself. No one in the history of jazz (except Art Tatum) could play as delicately, as grandiosely, and as flexibly as Peterson did - this places him in the pantheon of the greatest pianists of the 20th century. And above all no Afro-American/Canadian had finer technique.

[@satyu131089]

@hamiltonjsh glenn gould??? marc andre hamelin????

[@hamiltonjsh]

oscar peterson maybe canada's greatest musical gift to the world, sorry celine!

[@ryanstrickler8591]

0:25

[@1madDogz]

What's a celine?

[@theSodMonster]

@Darrell1019 ye but he's not american. so there isn't NO way he couldn't be

[@boundaryzero]

@hamiltonjsh .... haha.. Celine who?

[@jackmarshallmusic1]

how do you learn to play like that!?

[@LuisFlores-xr5bu]

Transcribing a lot, classical background, creative variations on good material, and a lot of discipline, I guess :p

[@ryanstrickler8591]

3:45

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3:46

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4:07

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4:09

[@user-yz4ee7ib6n]

Oscar is so good, but, in this performance way to many arpeggios..

[@Santosificationable]

Justin Bieber disliked this vid!

[@themindbusterator]

noway man, j biebs is the voice of the generation!