If only the BBC could make programmes of this quality to-day
@craigfowler Жыл бұрын
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.
@dcp8nts10 жыл бұрын
Damn, i wish this was part 1 of 1000
@wilfalk18 жыл бұрын
this is like my 25th time watching these interviews I love it every time
@Tutnese5 жыл бұрын
OMG!!!! Jazz is heaven and listening to Oscar is like hearing the voice of God!
@TheRealGnolti5 жыл бұрын
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.
@shaythiele13206 жыл бұрын
It must be so much fun to play like this
@brochestedbs3 жыл бұрын
Peterson once said there were three secrets to mastering the piano. They were :- Practice, Practice and Practice.
@JJBerthume2 ай бұрын
It is
@Eason195610 жыл бұрын
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.
@algonquin18328 жыл бұрын
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.
@bryan355015 жыл бұрын
One of the MOST memorable interviews Previn ever did! Peterson's technique is simply incredible!
@Ronald602022 жыл бұрын
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.
@dufasaurjoe28993 жыл бұрын
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.
@jefolson69893 жыл бұрын
Too many noted
@Malapropify11 жыл бұрын
Not "maybe" but may be in this context and second of all, Oscar IS Canada's greatest gift to the world. We miss him...
@thesaint270011 ай бұрын
The best thing about KZbin is Oscar E. Peterson
@kennethhodges31877 жыл бұрын
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.
@autumnleaves27666 жыл бұрын
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_953 жыл бұрын
Well said
@AlanBond-q9lАй бұрын
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.
@MrJazzologist17 жыл бұрын
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.
@cfb15jan7 жыл бұрын
"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.
@Turkish42249 жыл бұрын
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!
@fullmoon71928 жыл бұрын
Would you know *where* this was recorded in 1974 ? ♫♫ ❀(~‿~)❀ ♫♫
@MALP123114 жыл бұрын
I LOVE Oscar! My favorite of his arrangements....Little Girl Blue...beautiful enough to bring tears.
@BonzoBanzai15 жыл бұрын
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
@DarwinsBeerReviews8 жыл бұрын
"That's what you call "coming through." And that smirk. Genius. 8:38
@shaibaliqbal11 жыл бұрын
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..
@justinpino81154 жыл бұрын
tough call, Gould was a genius.
@karvakeisari93594 жыл бұрын
Isn't Oscar's daughter named Celine?
@bimini121611 жыл бұрын
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
@alanwitton50393 жыл бұрын
Two musical icons! Both are very sadly missed
@clitomaniac11 жыл бұрын
Rare recording using a Steinway... Usually Oscar played a bosendorfer !
@jefolson69893 жыл бұрын
Suprising that Peterson prefers a Bosendorffer. Like a Rolls Royce . I would think he would want a race car!
@peterforklif11 жыл бұрын
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........
@gacharose17387 жыл бұрын
Heart and soul.
@gyarry112 жыл бұрын
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.
@nth91613 жыл бұрын
well i think i'll just go sell my piano now
@zanite865016 жыл бұрын
He plays while smiling, that is SO COOL
@jazzlover0615 жыл бұрын
Never knew Previn was this good... (referring to the BBC 4 program a couple of nights ago)
@mkl6216 жыл бұрын
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.
@dumplinlambo16 жыл бұрын
this is fantastic!! thanks for posting it. I love Oscar Peterson and Andre Previn.
@XplusX123456784 жыл бұрын
I love oscars left hand melodies. the pulsing tenths are a really powerful sound.
@windstorm10009 жыл бұрын
2 giants of jazz!
@TrainSounds14 жыл бұрын
RIP Oscar Peterson
@tjcassidy26944 жыл бұрын
This was an episode of 'Omnibus,' aired December 1, 1974.
@NeilRaouf13 жыл бұрын
oscars hands are like racing horses....my goodness...
@IrishDutchman16 жыл бұрын
In case you were wondering, it's 'I'm in the Mood for Love'.
@Malapropify11 жыл бұрын
What Celine? I've never heard about such shenanigan. My Oscar WILL go on...
@brendagriffin14143 жыл бұрын
Superb!
@celloguy16 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this interview - beautiful stuff.
@kingusmcgee16 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the post. Absolutely love it.
@cdshorst16 жыл бұрын
What a pitty, that 23th of Dezember 2007 must happen! Oscar is unforgetable! ( Don't be angry about my English, I'm German! )
@Darrell101914 жыл бұрын
@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-kr2qv8 жыл бұрын
the Best
@KohyuNishimura11 жыл бұрын
Please tell me when was this splendid program broadcasted?
@connerobrien17746 жыл бұрын
back in 1974
@cameroncoleman340015 жыл бұрын
I know its about the piano playing but thats a great camera angle at 0:42
@belialah13 жыл бұрын
Guys, Marc Andre Hammelin is also Canadian.
@johnbishop531610 жыл бұрын
He doesn't play "tracks." This is live. Someone can't tell the difference?
@reddeadsinister69698 жыл бұрын
can anyone name the piece oscar peterson plays at the beginning?
@lanternbooks68998 жыл бұрын
Body and Soul.
@TheEnglishRedneck457 жыл бұрын
Agreed on Body and Soul. Reddeadsinister if you're into this one, take a listen of OP's Round Midnight too.
@Mrphilharmonic16 жыл бұрын
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?
@RealRiffs15 жыл бұрын
Oscar Peterson is unreasonably good. UNREASONABLY.
@onethousandtwonortheast88486 жыл бұрын
Is this opening “Body and Soul”?
@SaltosAxe6 жыл бұрын
Yes. Specifically Art Tatum's arrangement.
@FliegendeHollaender11 жыл бұрын
what about Gould?
@SolarMumuns3 жыл бұрын
What about him? Got nothing on these guys
@belialah13 жыл бұрын
Deamt, that was amazing
@snaaptaker16 жыл бұрын
I wasn't wondering. It's actually "Body and Soul".
@baciccia10110 жыл бұрын
bellisimo
@garyoldroyd223911 жыл бұрын
I agree. Maybe even Randy Bachman
@MrPoupard12 жыл бұрын
@hamiltonjsh Don't forget Gordon Lightfoot - agenuis also in a different genre!
@db181514 жыл бұрын
@hamiltonjsh not forgetting glenn gould, off course!
@boundaryzero16 жыл бұрын
When did this event take place?
@Handle_availible6 ай бұрын
Why does the thumbnail look like spy?
@cdshorst16 жыл бұрын
Don't be angry about sycronisation, listen the words!
@helmut4lyfe12 жыл бұрын
@hamiltonjsh Celine shouldn't even be categorized with the genius of Peterson.
@1401JSC14 жыл бұрын
He was classically trained.
@FelixScottJr15 жыл бұрын
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.
@davidrandall114311 жыл бұрын
If you all are thinking about a "voice" from Canada it isn't Celine but Burton Cummings... Just sayin'
@Pianostool15 жыл бұрын
Round Midnight - Thelonious Monk
@Steinwaytoday13 жыл бұрын
@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.
@SolarMumuns3 жыл бұрын
Gould just played crap versions of Bach, couldn't create anything himself
@Steinwaytoday3 жыл бұрын
@@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
@chriskutscher12 жыл бұрын
nice left hand part 3:08' to 3:15' - easy cheese with such huge paws ;)
@Santosificationable12 жыл бұрын
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.
@satyu13108913 жыл бұрын
@hamiltonjsh glenn gould??? marc andre hamelin????
@hamiltonjsh14 жыл бұрын
oscar peterson maybe canada's greatest musical gift to the world, sorry celine!
@ryanstrickler85913 ай бұрын
0:25
@1madDogz11 жыл бұрын
What's a celine?
@theSodMonster14 жыл бұрын
@Darrell1019 ye but he's not american. so there isn't NO way he couldn't be
@boundaryzero14 жыл бұрын
@hamiltonjsh .... haha.. Celine who?
@jackmarshallmusic113 жыл бұрын
how do you learn to play like that!?
@LuisFlores-xr5bu3 жыл бұрын
Transcribing a lot, classical background, creative variations on good material, and a lot of discipline, I guess :p
@ryanstrickler85913 ай бұрын
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@user-yz4ee7ib6n2 ай бұрын
Oscar is so good, but, in this performance way to many arpeggios..
@Santosificationable13 жыл бұрын
Justin Bieber disliked this vid!
@themindbusterator12 жыл бұрын
noway man, j biebs is the voice of the generation!