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.

[@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.

[@jairomarquesleite6317]

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

[@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!’

[@steviejd5803]

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

[@2619htiz]

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

[@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!)

[@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.

[@syc13579]

John Williams+Oscar Peterson=Perfect ❤🎵

[@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

[@tyagu3107]

Please help...If anyone knows where to find or search the sheet music for it's orchestra part?

[@jimjennings7623]

He's still pure human magic!

[@oliviafox6745]

The bass player and drummer exchanging appreciative smiles.

[@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.

[@RasiRon]

Can this be real just amazing

[@asdfghjkldfghjhgcgyuigfyui9792]

the best pianist who’s ever lived

[@nicholasyanis1348]

ASDFGHJKL dfghjhgcgyuigfyuij What about Liszt?

[@OdgeBrown]

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

[@mgretche]

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

[@jazzllama]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@josefkesselkaul3177]

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

[@anviewsd]

The Superstar of famaus film music composer versus The God of Jazz pianist . this stage is the dream to go all out for me. So far today my favorit music is raiders march Star Warsmain theme and the like. But Oscar gave me something special by acrobatic finger touching. 💛Rintaro Hayane　 from Japan

[@PianoPotter]

this is my favorite person in the world

[@parkjammer]

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

[@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..

[@snuppssynthchannel]

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

[@nikolaydimitrov2150]

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

[@dontletredin]

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

[@nkosilathidube3627]

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

[@terriurso4303]

Soooo BEAUTIFUL!!!!

[@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."

[@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.

[@lavontedavis3024]

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

[@NotAgain90]

It's your loss, really. I wouldn't advertize it - it may ruin your reputation...

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@dillonheimerl5683]

That Intro though...just damn.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@Larriex97]

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

[@sfor]

What a night that must have been.

[@saintlbc]

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

[@the1804warrior]

Is this heaven? Oh lord..

[@devinbates731]

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

[@hudsonthomas5866]

2:42 dude in crowd is digging for gold

[@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!

[@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.

[@giulioferro8550]

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

[@donschneider7953]

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

[@michaelo061]

Jazz concerto no.1 Beauty and Soul

[@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.

[@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...

[@imbees2]

Love Oscar Peterson piano.

[@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!

[@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.

[@giulioferro8550]

UNICO GENIO ! Velocità estrosamente Mostruosa!!!

[@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...

[@Gioagla]

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

[@andrewfranks9731]

Well, I'm behind the curve. Is there a CD of the whole evening? Anybody know? It's of course wonderful. Thanks

[@sandrast.]

This is gorgeous!

[@neivaldoduarte4576]

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

[@iasque8739]

Demais né

[@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.

[@jackiewright4438]

If you don't like that, you don't like ice cream! (Courtesy of Francis Albert Sinatra.)

[@davidecasarotti1449]

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

[@SpaceRider1980]

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

[@SamyakJainMusician]

Sounds like the piano is talking to me. Oscar is a genius.

[@Kraeezeu]

omg can someone tell me what chords he plays in the beginning? kinda going out into another tonality? sounds amazing

[@Cloov]

yeah, I can't even work them out, but I don't know if I want to - every time I come back to this video, it's mainly for those first few hits, that no-one else can, or should, reproduce.

[@peterharrison4090]

Well, the first few bars he plays with Ebm-Abm, sort of hinting at a tonality of Ebm. A few bars in he does a half-step-up IIm7-V7 into the key of D. He plays with it again in the second 8 bars of the tune.

[@bozotheclown935]

When Oscar was at the Conservatorium of Music in Brisbane in 77 and we were going to interview him he was hardly in the mood for an interview. I suspect he was tired of the idiot questions that were fed to him. Joe Pass gave us an interview but I suspect we were the first to ask him. I found him a bit abrupt frankly. Recall our interview of Dudley Moore the same year. He was less that impressed with the reporters as well although because we had a Jazz Show he gave a great interview. anyhoo... I miss Oscar. But time only permits us a little time on the planet, and possibly a legacy that will last an eternity if we were worth it. Oscar will transcend the next ice age and on the other side when they find his music preserved in a silo somewhere, they will ask how did this guy do it?

[@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.

[@vallisobolev7505]

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

[@Baz6711]

Oscar was a genius but I never associated with his over the top runs for affect.

[@hyeongyu_pyo]

Epic

[@fretbuzz59]

Never fails...ppl assume that the only reason someone might dislike something like this is b/c they only like banal pop music (these days it's usually Bieber). Some folks, even those who listen to & play jazz, might have thoughtful opinions, so a particular performance might not appeal to them. I happen to be in that category. Oscar was a monster player, but he was not always the most tasteful player. Players w/his level of chops often succumb(ed) to excess, as in parts of his solo chorus.

[@Beyondabsence]

I agree, he couldn't resist his signature 1000 mph runs. Still, because he's Oscar, he's forgiven. But I see your point. Keith Jarrett and Herbie Hancock playing the same standard offer a much deeper experience, in my opinion. There are recordings and moments where Oscar Peterson was less flashy and much more profound in his harmonic explorations.

[@fretbuzz59]

@@Beyondabsence Not that it's my favorite thing, but over the years I've come to more easily accept that stuff as just an aspect of his playing. Luckily, it wasn't all he did. BTW, I think the double-octave runs at the end here are just beautiful.

[@karenistalking5774]

Peterson could have cut out a lot of those frills and concentrate on a more elegant message. No need for more iffy runs or tremolos that doesn't define good improvisation skill.

[@gilbertobellino]

O maior do mundo!

[@45carlosalberto]

Incrible bello❤

[@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.

[@billylovesjazz]

@1965JWP ..Sadly, just those 2 songs posted over the weekend..."Sweet Georgia Brown" being the other one.

[@pianon-n6j]

😘😘😘🩷🩷🩷

[@MrBenjamin7777]

Гений...

[@imbees2]

Look at his piano fingers! Unbelievable.

[@noahparker]

The conductor nodding like “yup. mhmm mhmm”

[@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!!

[@RalphDratman]

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

[@paulostroff99]

TY billylovesjazz for this wonderful posting.

[@Jazzinthecountry]

1:45

[@kankan7940]

Increible Orquesta

[@ripsirwin1]

Such an epic performance!

[@wanderleyapparecidovieira2282]

I loved it!

[@markbra]

at 1.34 he reminds the others, see ? and listen. "I could do this gig without you" !

[@leyin7335]

Fredrich Franz Santo Oscar Peterson

[@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.

[@samuelkorg1]

Gênio.