Oscar Peterson & Count Basie (piano) Niels Pedersen (bass) Martin Drew (drums) from bbc television
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@magicmanken4 жыл бұрын
Oscar Peterson was my neighbour who lived next door to me back in the late 1960's and early 1970's in Toronto Ontario Canada. I was only 5 years old at the time but I do remember my mom telling me that he was a very famous jazz musician. I would occasionally see him out in the backyard the odd time and he would say hello to me, of course I didn't realize how famous he really was until later on but looking back at him now on video some fifty years later sure brings back a lot of memories. Not only will Oscar be a true legend in the jazz world forever, he will always be someone who knew how to put a smile on a young boy's face who grew up admiring what a great person he really was.
@jawdropshop2 жыл бұрын
Wow
@JaneDoe-ci3gj2 жыл бұрын
What a lovely memory!
@mikhailasanovic Жыл бұрын
Did you hear him practicing?!?
@sharonpaulsen5884 Жыл бұрын
Holy cow!
@snorefest1621 Жыл бұрын
wow
@jimbaritone64293 жыл бұрын
I had the incredible good fortune to be in the audience of this show. Sadly, not everything made it into the final TV broadcast. One preceless moment happened while Oscar and Bill Basie were playing an up-tempo standard. After the opening, Oscar took two choruses of solo, and being Oscar, played brilliantly, 18 fingers on each hand. Basie just sat and looked across at him, totally deadpan. When his solo came around, he just sat for several bars as the rhythm section played. Then, very slowly, he raised one finger into the air, and at exactly the right moment, hit one note. Oscar started laughing so hard he almost fell off of his piano stool. Then Basie got that grin, & cut loose, just to show that he could play too. Unfortunately, this was NOT included in the broadcast. I hope it's in an archive somewhere, because it was a never-to-be-repeated moment.
@jimbaritone64292 жыл бұрын
@Dark Dawg One of the real "high points" in my whole life, for sure! I'm just glad we live in a time where there are recordings, whether audio or video, of these superb musicians.
@peterbremberg39002 жыл бұрын
@@jimbaritone6429 Thanks very much for telling this.
@mikewinburn2 жыл бұрын
Incredible. Thanks for sharing that priceless gem! Wish i were there
@Alffovinni2 жыл бұрын
damn... what a shame that this wasn't included :(
@sunsetarts Жыл бұрын
I would have loved to see that in person. Two legends performing and talking about their craft. It must have been an amazing night, and sadly, one that will never come again. RIP Bill, and Oscar, and thanks for the music you left behind for us.
@gordonstull21493 ай бұрын
Count Basie’s little smile with that twinkle in his eye. Priceless.
@hrhjrd3 жыл бұрын
...and let's not forget the amazing bass.
@legeralain54423 жыл бұрын
Formidable pianistes
@Karelpieter3 жыл бұрын
Nhøp
@SusanneBirkvad3 жыл бұрын
hrhjrd who are danish 👍 tanne from Denmark 🇩🇰
@KC9UDX3 жыл бұрын
Add a piano, remove the bass-only.
@robertopilloni26763 жыл бұрын
Yeah..!!! And also the amazing drummer!!!!
@nightswimmer998 жыл бұрын
Martin Drew's face is priceless. He looks like he's thinking " this is what it's going to be like in Heaven every day"...
@StewartNicolasBILLYCONNOLLY7 жыл бұрын
nightswimmer99 Absolutely right, my freind. However, this drummer went to the big gig in the sky, he is jamming hard with the Duke, Count Basie, Oscar, Dizzy, Woody Herman, Louis Armstrong and the lot, after an hour he shouts to the Bass Player, Charlie Mingus "Where is the CODA?" Charles shouts back, man, this ain't heaven, there ain't no CODA!" 👹
@boston2lalaland6 жыл бұрын
YES!😀
@AmeeliaK5 жыл бұрын
Watch him at 0:27 :-)
@MrOliverwoods5 жыл бұрын
Me too
@KC9UDX3 жыл бұрын
Imagine a rotating stage. These two on one, Miles Davis and John Coltrane on the next, Stan Kenton on the next, Dave Brubeck on the next, Tito Puente on the next. Oh but the audience rotates, not the stage.
@IanBoyterJazzsax13 жыл бұрын
Basie, the master of minimalism and Peterson, the master of maximalism (is that a word?) together in one video. Genius x 2.
@rudolphguarnacci1972 жыл бұрын
It's a word now.
@gregoryobryant617811 ай бұрын
For all Basie's "minimalism" , he was quite a good stride pianist!
@d.e.b.b57882 жыл бұрын
I love it when musical genius 'talk' to each other, in music.
@hommefriday8 жыл бұрын
Once went to a midnight Concert at Ronnie Scotts, London of the Basie Orchestra. By sheer luck I had a seat just behind Peterson in the audience. Throughout the whole concert, Peterson's attention was fully given to watching Basie.
@renoraider98173 жыл бұрын
Excellent!
@gardenlover96633 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Goosebumps!
@ezrakelly941 Жыл бұрын
3 min not wasted in my life.
@shonnyNOR3 жыл бұрын
Now, wouldn't that be a place to have been?? I wish!
@tasosdiaforetico73773 жыл бұрын
I was inside the piano😊 yeah be great groove and fun solos
@hanna5910003 жыл бұрын
This is the haven !!
@jimbaritone64293 жыл бұрын
It was! I was in the audience. A thrill of a lifetime.
@linkone118 жыл бұрын
This is so cool, Count Basie who played so slow and beautiful, making every note count{pun intended}, and Oscar, one of the fastest jazz piano players I've ever seen; just shows what masters they were, able to make great music together
@robertcampbell80273 жыл бұрын
I once heard the Count’s style as “economical”.
@dmcdgames23883 жыл бұрын
I enjoy Oscar Peterson but gotta give the fastest Jazz pianist to McCoy Tyner
@recipoldinasty3 жыл бұрын
@@dmcdgames2388 lol bro no jazz player is the fastest ever lol, romantic piano players were doing things that makes these look like improvised exercises
@deep_and_profound_topics3 жыл бұрын
@@recipoldinasty tell that to art tatum lol
@rudolphguarnacci1972 жыл бұрын
@@deep_and_profound_topics Man, Art Tatum. What a player! And kept PERFECT time. All by himself!
@leoray12343 жыл бұрын
Oscar was the magician, but no one can swing like Basie.
@lucasquattrucci41223 жыл бұрын
That's why he's called the swing machine.
@Kassiusday3 жыл бұрын
Iray 1234 Could you please expand a bit more about your comment by giving us one , two three or four examples to show that unique swing of count Basie : any link ?? Thank you
@gwba719576 жыл бұрын
Two very happy pianos.
@clumsiii3 жыл бұрын
two very happy ears
@troliskimosko3 жыл бұрын
clumsiii make that four!
@rogerwhittle20783 жыл бұрын
When concert pianists do it, they are playing a known arrangement (for dual pianos) but when jazz pianists do it, they just sit down and JAM! How many unbelievable, absolutely stunning duets - any instrument - have been lost forever, because they weren't recorded and the musicians are no longer with us? Occasionally though, there is a little treasure like this. Another was Dick Hyman and Stephanie Trick playing 'I'll see you in my dreams' - absolutely stunning.
@dylanwhite1233 жыл бұрын
I thought the same thing, people like Jesús Molina make me wonder how many great songs he's just improvised that's gone forever, Everytime he posts a video of an improvistion people make piano symthesia videos of them.
@zthemiguel_53375 жыл бұрын
How did the concert hall not implode due to the legendary presence of both gods
@SR-mo6mt4 жыл бұрын
British stiff upper lip?
@matthewgray4693 жыл бұрын
Who were the people who turned the Pianos for the perfomers?
@matthewgray4693 жыл бұрын
Who were the people who turned the Pianos for the perfomers?
@JusSteve533 жыл бұрын
Unreal!
@unprovablegod7 жыл бұрын
These two dudes in one hall, I mean come on. Amazing stuff
@CoolCat12345011 жыл бұрын
They were both distinguished pianist gifted with extraordinary capabilities. I admired how Count Basie offered excellent contrast to Oscar Peterson's technical style. This is one of the greatest moments that mortal and divine eyes could behold.
@hs79212 жыл бұрын
These two men can read each other’s minds and body language. Awesome.
@Mojoelize10 жыл бұрын
Basie's brilliant simplicity and peterson's brilliant complexity... oh myyy!
@williamlrobinson629310 ай бұрын
Oscar and the Count! The best ever! I had the pleasure to see and hear these great muscians in person over my years. Always fun listening!
@DillyVTyrannosaurus5 жыл бұрын
I love how humble Basie is. To undoubtedly be one of the greatest jazz band leaders of all time, but still recognize the true genius of Peterson, fuckin awesome.
@peterbremberg39002 жыл бұрын
@Dylan VanRoosendaal thats right.
@WPM_in_ATL2 жыл бұрын
CB was one week shy of being 21 years older than OP. Every time I see them together it is like a father & son relationship. I had the pleasure of seeing them both in performance (individually) while they still walked this Earth. There must be joy in heaven with these musical masters in residence.
@timchapman5567 Жыл бұрын
Two giants together, their like never to be seen again. But what a musical legacy. Although living in Australia, I was grateful to be able to catch each of them -- just once -- at a live performance.
@autumnleaves27669 жыл бұрын
Two great musicians having fun. I heard Oscar live in 1984, which is the same year that Count Basie passed away aged about 80. Both these jazz giants made a grand old age.
@cilcsster15 жыл бұрын
I grew up with these guys, spent more time listening to them than going to school...how lucky I am!
@Gablesman8883 жыл бұрын
Super Star and Super Star. Had the great pleasure of meeting Count Basie many years ago. Both were masters at their craft.
@oyyour14 жыл бұрын
Have to wonder if the world will ever see such talent again.
@joedaues2052 Жыл бұрын
Never unfortunately to our loss
@pacrimco8 жыл бұрын
Quiet, masters at work!
@Darrell10197 жыл бұрын
Hear, hear!
@dntlss6 жыл бұрын
Hey Jon, i know this is a old comment but i was wondering,what can you recommend Jazzwise like this song here, i like Jazz that gets you moving if you know what i mean,I'm not that knowledgeable in the Jazz department,maybe a few songs that are really jamming, thank you for your time.
@markarnold80146 жыл бұрын
The Count had such a distinct touch.....love to watch him work his magic!
@suehood39068 жыл бұрын
Two totally different styles and both GENIUS!
@da11king3 жыл бұрын
Oscar is such a master at his craft that he didnt overplay on this piece ... mutual respect!
@Youdidnthearme8 ай бұрын
he didn't want to embarrass basie
@mistermuso27343 жыл бұрын
Drummer: I am truly in the presence of greatness! Upright bassist: Jus' doin' ma job.
@whiskyjack27065 жыл бұрын
Pianos fit together like yin and yang, as do their players
@rudolphguarnacci1972 жыл бұрын
Was thinking the same thing when i saw that shot.
@rjwh672203 ай бұрын
For my money the two greatest jazz pianists ever. Basie’s ability to get so much from just a few notes amazes me. You don’t have to play so many notes if you know the right notes. And of course Oscar, well what can you say about Oscar except, “Wow!”
@evantvede645210 ай бұрын
Two of the greatest. Maybe the greatest?
@clivem243 жыл бұрын
The Count and the Maestro, enough said!
@dwaynebrue76515 жыл бұрын
The One and Only Count Basie! The Legend!!
@irvinemuscleАй бұрын
Two of the best of the best in jazz and music in general. Consummate professionals had the respect of all good musicians at the time. I took a Jazz Class at UCLA in the 80s with Paul Tanner who played back when with Glenn Miller's Orchestra and he loved featuring Oscar and the Count. Classic icons, titans.....we at least have their recorded music to enjoy forever.
@JazzBrother8815 жыл бұрын
I love it when piano players look at each other all the time...
@hommefriday13 жыл бұрын
I had the privilage of going to a special midnight concert of Basie at Ronnie Scott's, for musicians. I am not a musican, but got hold of a ticket. By marvellous chance I was seated just behind Peterson. During the whole the whole concert he hardly took his eyes off Basie. He was just as enthralled as all of us who have lived with Basie.
@michaelashcraft85693 жыл бұрын
There will NEVER be the like of these two monster talents again! Doc Mike USN
@tbone4646 Жыл бұрын
Real music, real talent, real musicians. Brilliant.
@Delfidash7 жыл бұрын
Also Denmark Niels Pedersen BASS NHØP. Perfect.. just perfect !! Svar
@ronalddean36304 жыл бұрын
I had the good fortune of seeing Count Basie in Washington, DC. This brings back great memories!
@alexanderjentes2 жыл бұрын
1:00 and 2:00 | Count with a priceless flourish of notes and chords, which perfectly capture the sound of that era!
@stevesmith66859 жыл бұрын
Expansive and sparse. Yet they mesh wonderfully. I saw Basie in '71 with the band in Carnegie Hall. Striking. Have been a fan ever since. A musicians' band. I only wish I saw Oscar live and appreciated him a lot sooner than I did. Thanks for posting!
@brainfreeze19252 жыл бұрын
My skin is just tingling listening to this. Man oh man!! Two masters at work!!
@musicpiano1415 жыл бұрын
I love Basie and his sence of hummor. Two greats together
@jacobzimmermann593 жыл бұрын
On the right, a pianist famous for his minimalist style. On the left, one famous for always seeking to break records. The two extremes of jazz piano.
@moebadi3203 жыл бұрын
minimalist! or maybe his balls went up to his throat because in the otherside sit a monster behind keys!
@jacobzimmermann593 жыл бұрын
@@moebadi320 There is an interview somewhere on KZbin with Oscar Peterson and Count Basie where they talk (among other things) about Art Tatum. Oscar recalls how Tatum used to scare the sh!te out of other pianists' pants by ending his set with a brisk, fast arpeggio whose virtuosity the others usually couldn't match. Count laughs and says "but you do this to me all the time!" :D
@moebadi3203 жыл бұрын
@@jacobzimmermann59 haha..nice man! when you watch Art playing piano, it seems like they put the movie in fast forward! ;)
@bengerber45423 жыл бұрын
@@jacobzimmermann59 found it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3LIhWZ6p5xnj9U about halfway through. Very good interview I think!
@brianmahoney93883 жыл бұрын
My dad was a jazz musician. I met both. I was too young to appreciate the talent. I look back now and all I can say is Wow!
@user-fo8ft3eq7l4 жыл бұрын
How great it is...... Really unbelievable session of one of the greatest jazz pianist Oscar Peterson with the great big band leader Count Basie. How awesome, I cannot represent my current feeling completely...
@philipallan15702 жыл бұрын
In the 1970's Oscar had a show on CBC tv called Oscar Peterson Presents. One of his guests was Count Basie. If you can find a version on line, there will be more magic between the two great musicians.
@pacmannick10 жыл бұрын
THAT'S GENE GENE THE DANCING MACHINE
@ex59neo5315 жыл бұрын
2 legends of jazz having fun = always a great pleasure :)
@miraclebigevent1426 жыл бұрын
From 1980 or so I bought the three albums that Oscar and Basie did on Pablo. Completely different styles of jazz piano. And I'm a Basie fan to this day. At certain points you can't tell who is playing since they compliment themselves so much. Just like this video. Thanks for posting!
@johnbrown90927 жыл бұрын
Got the Counts autograph!
@jeffreyweiser26675 жыл бұрын
I love it. Yes..two great gentlemen of jazz. I met Count as well. Glad I did!
@joefoster46353 жыл бұрын
how can a man be that relaxed while playing the piano
@edwinvanderkooij87132 жыл бұрын
Both were legends on their own styles and are absolute grandmasters of the highest level there isl ! No doubt about it !
@Slaggur14 жыл бұрын
When two artists like this plays togehter, somethung special happens. I'm 14, and i appreciate this music more than anything. I even got most of my friends hooked on the Oscar Peterson and Clark Terry song; Mumbles from the album Oscar Peterson Trio+ 1
@alamykarim7 жыл бұрын
oh my god, no comment, simply great.
@clivem243 жыл бұрын
Must listen to this at least once a day to hear these two giants of music!, and not forgetting the great Niels Pedersen, its like Obi-Wan and Yoda getting together!
@pascaldstr431510 жыл бұрын
i remeber i saw them in PARIS salle PLEYEL in 1974, i was 15 ...it was of course great i'll never forget
@rustyspo0ns14 жыл бұрын
Perfect rythm. :) Love to see those old jazz musician playing together. Something happens.
@raymondweaver85262 жыл бұрын
Having fun
@cherylb67553 ай бұрын
So good. Thank you, gentlemen. 👏🏻💖 Count Basie always seems to have his fingers on the pulse of joy.
@user-de4rw5hv1x7 жыл бұрын
二人だけの演奏と言う名の会話が、 上手く成立してる。 何回聴いても楽しめる演奏だ!
@thierry80879 ай бұрын
in the age of artificial intelligence nothing will be able to recreate this thing called the "swing" these two gentlemen were the bosses of this magical pulsation..
@oldcremona12 жыл бұрын
One might think Duke would be intimidated by Oscar's rapid-fire style, but he is supremely comfortable with himself and his playing. The hallmark of a great musician.
@DihelsonMendonca10 ай бұрын
⚠️ Oscar Peterson had to slow down at least 100 times to catch the "A" train. Great show ! You notice the great respect each one has to the other. Count Basie, when was young, could play a nice, wonderful boogie boogie. You can see that here on KZbin. He was my first jazz teacher, since I live on a small town in Brazil, and in the 70s, we didn't have jazz books here. I learned to play the piano 🎹 by listening and learning his solos carefully. Later, I discovered the great Oscar Peterson, and I remember, I stayed awake 3 days on a row, astonished by the trio, a recording from Radio Canada international. Good times, I began to listen to Bill Evans, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock and all guys, from Fats Waller to Kenny Kirkland. Art Tatum included. Sorry for my poor English, I learned it also by listening to shortwave radios. 😂😂😂
@leftcoaster673 жыл бұрын
Basie just oozed cool. Peterson was like an amazing surgeon, so fast and precise.
@knaziringram45893 жыл бұрын
Oscar! Count 123 go! Let's do this! I once asked an old school pianist at a lounge which pianist inspired him the most. He said, "The Count!" with ease and I said Oscar Peterson for me. Neither of us disagreed with the other's choice and I was his guest all night as he played each style and we bought each other rounds for hours. My date said it was the first time she was ever jealous of a piano. 20 something years later still super cool friends. RIP The Count and Mr. Oscar Peterson.
@gretapapa98468 жыл бұрын
love these guys !!
@lasholiver211 жыл бұрын
Just plain WONDERFUL!!
@renoraider98173 жыл бұрын
Nothing better than good jazz. And nobody better than OP and his crew, Martin Drew and the Dane with the impossible name.
@imbees2 Жыл бұрын
Count Basie and Oscar Peterson, playing opposite pianos. WOW!
@raywarman8 жыл бұрын
Absolutely brill.
@Shabannie12 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this great performance!
@phillipoos3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic !
@shelleywantiez79643 жыл бұрын
Love this, what a treat
@renleblanc29933 жыл бұрын
This is just so great!!!!!
@mrsta8541Ай бұрын
Beautiful.
@2b88player43 жыл бұрын
Two Masters delivering music in unison, Masterfully! I love it!
@loveyouall6610 жыл бұрын
CLASSIC! THANK YOU FOR THE POST.
@starshiplazyboy4752 жыл бұрын
Holy shite! Where has this clip been all my life?!?
@Visiblediety3 жыл бұрын
Oh how wonderful it must’ve been to witness this wonderful night live!!!
@karlhungus55543 жыл бұрын
Pure talent and class. Great upload.
@EddioPinaR12 жыл бұрын
these men have just made my day...
@anagram87 ай бұрын
WOW! What a delight! Thank you for posting.
@3TiraMiMusic12 жыл бұрын
What a joy to watch those two masters...!!!!
@OllieAcheson11 жыл бұрын
They make it look so incredibly easy. Fantastic.
@mailbox4820 Жыл бұрын
Holy moly! This is fabulous!
@alanwitton50395 жыл бұрын
Two of the giants if jazz piano! Very sadly missed
@mktashkent3 жыл бұрын
Speechless. No words just open mouth. 👏 👏 👏
@simoncedwards11 жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more - this is absolutely priceless from two great masters. Just love their class - so self effacing & humble!
@enriquepena69086 жыл бұрын
Wow this is just amazing the.two masters together, thanks for sharing
@zthetha10 жыл бұрын
Niels Pedersen and Martin Drew are the coolest/hottest rhythm section l have ever heard.
@perry123287 жыл бұрын
niels is my favourite bass player. so so good.
@rockholiday73445 жыл бұрын
Soo smooth,soo sweet.
@paulineyoungs42511 жыл бұрын
Two great artists making a beautiful sound together.
@steveparadine19703 жыл бұрын
Just fantastic!! If only I was there! God bless these giants of music!