Oscar Peterson - Hymn To Freedom

[@metteholm4833]

At my fathers burial, this was played as the coffin was carried to the car. He had been jazzing with the church-organplayer until he was too sick. He was a great Peterson-fan.

[@sonajaloviarova3857]

This august, this was my fathers wish song to be played on his funeral. Big fan of Oscar Petterson.❤

[@DavidDacaro]

At my father's service, I played this on piano (the intro, not the improv!). He loved Oscar.

[@richardcameron6771]

The man was a genius. The greatest. Yet, so humble.

[@arthurdonelli6946]

It's increadible how a song composed many years ago can still move people from different parts of the world! The way he plays is just unique. Amazing!!!

[@pippilongstocking5082]

My Dad just loved Oscar Peterson and I never forget His passionate reaction when listening to this particular Oscar Peterson performance 🙏💖🎶 Being the hardworking, tough Man He was, this would bring Him to tears and laughter out of admiration for the profound Soul within it (same with Maria Callas) Strong felt child memories and - of cause - I came to love both through my entire Life 🥰

[@Clairettte-zi5lj]

Bach composed song centuries ago and they still touch us...

[@baddognobiscuit2]

Oscar, you were a national treasure. Nay, a planetary treasure . Thanks for the music ❤

[@IgorMuller]

This is one of a few songs that literally make me cry every time I hear it.

[@xxcrump3575]

Bet you look weird in public doing that 😂

[@danieldemaris2975]

Currently balling lmaoooo

[@Pianofishdave]

Me too 😢

[@chelsey2250]

The greatest Jazz pianist in my opinion. Our family dog died yesterday and i listen to this song thinking of the amazing freedom he has now in Heaven. He was deaf while on this earth and now he hears heavenly music like this. Praise God, i love and miss you Chance.

[@kennethortiz3845]

Amen

[@xxcrump3575]

Erroll Garner

[@PeterBrownPianist]

……not forgetting that everything Oscar learnt was from Art Tatum

[@ryneagheilim9782]

​@@xxcrump3575wait Erroll is deaf?

[@michaelfournier4908]

I’m so sorry for you’re loss. I was blessed with 13 years with my border collie. I’m lucky enough to live in Ottawa where there is a statue of him at the piano where you can join him at the bench while a hidden speaker plays a random tune… Oscar; my dog couldn’t hold a tune to save his life. Lol feel better

[@jimiplayscobo5877]

The Canadian mint just issued the Oscar Peterson coin. A tribute to a Canadian icon. It has some of the notes from this song on the coin. RIP

[@adenekanadekunle6305]

Oscar Peters Peterson lives on in the minds of Jazz aficionados as the best piano player that ever scratched the white and black keys. The momentous impact of his musical compositions will be around for generations. What a gift to humanity.

[@torontoBluejays87]

Ed Thigpen may be just one of the most underrated drummers ever. Man could that guy settle a groove in so sweet. I don't care what anyone says, maintaining a slow pulse is ALWAYS harder.

[@michaeldoller1706]

markwest1987 Ed Thigpen: underrated... for me: the musician that brought me to love drums as an instrument. His playing was so subtle, groovy and tasteful... oh man I love that!

[@itswaaaay2ez]

Yup.

[@billdutnall5311]

Amen to that. Being overshadowed by the greats does not diminish Ed's understated quality. Perfect for this format.

[@torontoBluejays87]

@@michaeldoller1706 I'm a piano player so I get my humble pie in a great way every time I listen to Oscar, but I always respected and revered Ed for his amazing sound he created.

[@jamesrawlins735]

Oscar always chose the best guys for his groups: Thigpen, Ray Brown, Barney Kessel, Herb Ellis, NHOP, Martin Drew, Joe Pass. Both Thigpen and Drew have never received the recognition for just how good they were, as good as anyone on the drums in a small group setting. I miss them all (think all of them have passed on to play with Oscar in heaven)

[@elis6299]

Music like this is truly what makes life worth living. Amazing.

[@irenaveran1719]

Heard him play this in Copenhagen in the 1960s --he has been a favorite ever since❤❤

[@airfixx_8952]

WOW! .....Tears in my eyes. The power of music. Bless you all and have a wonderful day. ❤

[@zuperduperboi]

I'm vexed. Never heard a piano sound like a full choir, like he does in the explosion towards the end. A firework of emotion in this piece.

[@robertfriel7999]

Sounds like a caliopy!

[@giovannipeirone8619]

it's like a whole gospel choir...

[@Beethovens7th]

"Never heard a piano sound like a full choir" Brilliant description.

[@victorlloyd5271]

Full choir is good description. When I first listened to this piece I thought that Peterson had by some sort of magic turned his piano into an organ shortly after the 5:00 mark.

[@xxcrump3575]

It's supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

[@moussetache1815]

No matter the speed, this trio could make a graveyard groove. This has been an instant favorite of mine and kind of an epiphany, the first time I heard "Night Train".

[@charlessol1445]

The way he harmonizes and plays at 5:00 is so big but refined, so inspired, you could almost hear the brass and violins of a whole orchestra. Like Bach, your music sounds like evidence, not just because of spiritualism, but because of deep understanding of humanism. I miss this guy.

[@edisonjennings9956]

Beautifully said.

[@stringbender8415]

even the MD421 (dynamic Sennheiser microphone on top of the gp) was overwhelmed and gave up working...

[@michaeltutty1540]

You are so right. That is simply amazing. I have only heard that kind of a wall of sound one other time. Luca Sestak is a self-taught pianist and singer. His version of "Nobody Knows You (When Your Down and Out) is as incredible as this magnificent recording.

[@Soundofmusic777]

True spiritualism is all about true humanism -- God became man, so that man can become a god.

[@TokyoShemp]

I had the exact thought. It sounded so full, yet Peterson was the only one with an instrument playing the melody.

[@benhong540]

We Canadians are blessed with a magnificent national anthem, O Canada, but if we weren't so endowed the I would say that Mr. Peterson's (a Great Canadian) "Hymn to Freedom" would be more than a stand-in. Tears and a scratchy throat are accompaniments every time I hear this sacred music.

[@kerrycosner6533]

Amen brother!

[@davidduru-js6dk]

You are the greatest May God bless your soul wherever you may be

[@bubelevakalisa7313]

Back in the 80s as a young man in South Africa I heard this song play. It immediately struck me as expressing a longing for something beautiful. The kind of longing that makes one feel like they are almost touching this beauty, they can feel it, smell it . When I then saw the title of the song, it immediately dawned on me that great music comes from God. Less than a decade after that my country achieved its political freedom. We are now fighting for economic freedom for black people. I am in no doubt that the beautiful fingers of Mr. Oscar P will take us there.

[@randyneal1018]

In my Pantheon. First heard him play this at Storyville in Boston, 1958, with Brown and Thigpen. We were about 15 feet from the stage, and when he began the rolling chords, the room shook, I was frozen, and reached to hold the hand of my date, to hold on as though to say, Good God! This was before the civil rights rides, sit-ins, and marches, before Brown v Board of Ed. Looking back, in Oscar's work you could hear it coming.

[@lawrencedietz6310]

Not to diminish the power of the performance you heard, but Brown v. Board of Education was decided in 1954, in 1955 Emmett Till was murdered and Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery, Alabama bus, leading to a year-long bus boycott. In 1957 Congress passed a weak Civil Rights Act, and President Eisenhower had to send 1,000 troops from the 101st Airborne Division to ensure the safety of nine students integrating Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. The astonishing passion of Oscar Peterson's performance in 1958 wasn't predictive, but came from what had happened and was happening.

[@rvic11]

In my opinion, Oscar is the king of the jazz piano.

[@bucksix1]

Every time I listen to these three, I end up crying, since they are no longer with us. I am sure that if God was not a jazz fan before, he is now. For my money, OP was the best piano player I have ever heard. Ray Brown is the reason why the bass was invented. Ed T fits in perfectly. Shortly before he died I had the great pleasure of meeting Ray Brown. He was as kind and gentlemanly as his playing was the best.

[@algonquin1832]

Each one plays to a different style of music and each one is great playing his style. Tatum would not be able to play Oscar's style and vice versa, for example.

[@coffincake]

Neither is superior or inferior!! Rawwwwrr! Hehehaha! Each possess a distinctive style and flava in their own right regardless the situation! What can one bring to the table!? Gotta play dem cards one way or another. Peterson is a slam dunkin’ beast of a playa anyway. Just like the other crewmates in the Jazz Realm. Also! Bringing god into da picture!? Get dat joint outta hereee!! God accepts all sorts of musical complexities! Ain’t dat right scarecrowman!? Hehehe

[@Santosificationable]

Only Art Tatum could probably qualify as "superior" to Oscar (though even that would be subjective). Oscar is surely among the top of the list of greatest jazz pianists.

[@MrStretch72]

Jay Francis straight from the Lord

[@odog513]

@@og6430 bullshit at this level it's subjective

[@drcunda1]

No fear, no sorrow; just joyful jazz.

[@madeleinehague648]

Remembering Oscar Peterson today, and every day: Aug. 15, 1925 - Dec. 23, 2007

[@deianhopkin]

+Madeleine Hague Absolutely - accompanying the heavens !

[@luismoreno9582]

He was a master and a monster of piano. One of the best of all times. Jazz is the reason.

[@diplamatikjuan3595]

A true legend like Oscar never truly dies - he's in my ears almost every day

[@deadbeneathmakeoutcreek]

And here I am, in 2020

[@gsdsteve8825]

I was lucky enough to see him in 1962. I've never heard another pianist comparable to Oscar!

[@mikepaul7122]

There is none. Benny Green is a good tribute, but he ain't Oscar.

[@porterhall27]

@@mikepaul7122 McCoy Tyner, Bill Evans

[@adinahirschmann3112]

@@porterhall27 JoAnne Brackeen, Toshiko Akiyoshi, Dorothy Donegan.

[@connorwilde1471]

@@porterhall27 Bill Evans and Mccoy Tiner sound nothing like OP

[@porterhall27]

@@connorwilde1471 did I say they did?

[@odilmalazgirt1190]

One of the most beautiful songs I have ever listened to. Thank you Oscar

[@DanielBender1984]

Freedom may exist in the minds of many, but only in the hands of few.

[@KC9UDX]

Wait till you see just how few still have it in 6 years.

[@VB-bc5jr]

@@KC9UDX foreshadowing lol I like it

[@VB-bc5jr]

I sincerely hope your wrong though

[@johndemeritt3460]

Freedom certainly existed in Oscar Peterson's hands! And it's still our privilege to listen to his masterpiece, contemplate what freedom means, and craft visions in which freedom for the greatest number of people exists.

[@MarttiSuomivuori]

Freedom will not be given to you by someone else.

[@PianoLessonwithWarren]

Yes sir Oscar, how I wished I could've met you in person 🔥🔥🔥

[@labradog05]

Sameeeeee! I cant sleep its already 11am and ive been listening to this masterpiece!

[@mmscuf]

I guess I've been so fortunate in my life... Saw him in Athens a few times; in London ... in San Fransisco... God rest this musical genius...

[@judyglasel5870]

Bernhardt ?

[@raymondvandevorst9913]

@@labradog05 great isn't it

[@faust451]

So true, what an amazing talent and I am forever grateful for all the joy he brought into my life...

[@9VBGI]

I like to think of it as almost a musical version of "I have a dream..."

[@peterskjdt7681]

9VBGI h

[@peterskjdt7681]

The very best. i have always loved it. i want it played at my funeral.

[@gimmealake9092]

very good

[@pianofan2204]

I totally agree! Excellent understanding.

[@johndemeritt3460]

@@steamsteam6607 , maybe you can suspend YOUR political agenda long enough to understand what Oscar Peterson actually wrote in his Hymn to Freedom. It's clear he intended that all people live together in peace, justice and harmony. That can never be achieved by insisting that "Blacks and Whites are different peoples" requiring "their own nations." Peterson's vision, like that of Rev. Dr. King, Jr, was one of people overcoming the divisions between them, despite the self-interests of leaders who championed segregation. We are one humanity -- it's about time we recognized that truth and started acting like it! Only then can we truly be free!

[@jrweiss77]

In the early 60's, I used to see The Trio at Chicago's London House. One night, a table of ten right at the stage talked loudly through the whole performance...couldn't believe it. Forty years later, while flying for Northwest Airlines, I saw Ray at the ticket counter with his bass. I had to go over and thank him for those wonderful years at London House.

[@jamiethom2064]

Wow, you saw the Trio live at the London House! That’s my favourite album. As Ramsey Lewis said….when these guys were hot it was like following Jesus Christ and the disciples

[@leonardbrookes2834]

Only came across this a couple of days ago (via BBC Radio 3) - simply fabulous in every respect; what a performer & artist! Touched my jazz music receptor neurons within the opening 3, 4 bars; definitely a piece for my 'final collection'! Many thanks Oscar, & dgbailey777.

[@jameela7899]

Heard this in a starbucks and was like.... wait... starbucks playing church hymns now? I shazamed it and found this gem. Love the vibe... reminds me of hearing old school gospel as a kid.

[@ReubenStump]

Solos using one hand, and uses the other to wipe sweat from his brow...what a badass.

[@johnharris2205]

Reuben Stump ....and done so smoothly and nonchalantly....... I would have lost my place, hit 50 wrong notes, wet myself and fainted...... On the other hand, if that bead of sweat hit my eye, the same thing would have happened.......😉😉😉😉

[@dillonstephenson1539]

Hell fuckin yeah

[@diplamatikjuan3595]

One of Oscar's hands is worth at least 4 regular hands. I think that's the pianist exchange rate last time I checked

[@tyu3456]

4? that's a bargain

[@ruudkok525]

conniek stuart

[@thenperson]

It's a shame real music like this is not so widely popular. Imagine a world where this is the most listened music - breaking all charts. What a peaceful place do I see... and happy, too. To all musicians such as those... Thank you that you have existed!

[@bigredracingteam9642]

Quite so. The reportedly "popular music" of today means nothing to me. It all sounds like it's been made in the same factory, being put together by the robots attending the assembly line.

[@douglasvillasmil3345]

I'm listening to this piece of art in 2017, in a very particular way: I'm Venezuelan, I fight everyday against the dictatorship of Maduro and this "hymn to freedom" it's a big inspiration for me.

[@hazeltshabalala4859]

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[@AlexNam21]

We're always with you and your will.

[@kristiantonnesen4690]

Sorry you struggle against Socialism and have to see us American Millennials embrace it.

[@DimapeloManual]

And my government, here in Brazil, has helped this disgusting pig - and many others. Hopefully things will change as soon as the next president assumes, on January of 2019.

[@iztokmajcen897]

let the lyric of wind below (rage against the machine-talking about analog situation placed in early 90') also inspire you

[@paulbaker1639]

No words, and so much being said. Played from the heart, and soul. Beautiful beyond description.

[@tonyadavis8738]

Oh. So. I have Never gotten chills from any person playing the piano until now. Jesus!!!

[@trishswain1970]

Me too. Play this at my funeral. So much truth here and wisdom.

[@NOVAsteamed]

Oscar is from my hometown Montreal in Quebec. Such a talent and inspirstion.

[@odie1123]

Huixtocihuatl me too

[@GrumpyStormtrooper]

did oscar speak french?

[@tipofelice]

I believe I read that Oscar did speak French, I believe I read it in his biography.

[@NOVAsteamed]

@@GrumpyStormtrooper I head he did, but not so well but sitll!

[@johndemeritt3460]

@@NOVAsteamed, he spoke jazz masterfully -- and that comes through no matter what language you speak!

[@RobertYoung6421]

One of my most memorable musical experiences was singing the Hymn to Freedom while at the cultural Olympics in Seoul in 1988. The cultural Olympics precede the athletic Olympics. Approximately 1000 vocalists from around the world sang this in the main stadium. . It was a very proud moment for this Canadian Montrealer, OP's birthplace.

[@Astralprojection23]

Puts me on another plane of existence...what an amazing song. OP is the best.

[@tryhard4212]

Whoever loves much, performs much, and can accomplish much, and what is done in love is done well

[@tonmeister00]

Life in the form of music. Undeniable.

[@thomassnider6691]

This has to be one of my all-time favorite piano pieces. Oscar P was a force of nature.

[@JanFerre]

Sublime musical experience - once again. Don't think I will ever get bored with this tune.

[@judyglasel5870]

Jan Ferré I play it every day--at least once.

[@newyork7500]

I THOUGHT I was a musician....WOW! Unbelievable what ONLY ONE man plays---it's SUPERHUMAN!! I feel SO blessed to be able to experience this joyous virtuosity once--- and now ANYTIME! THANK YOU,Oscar, and guys!

[@jackrabbit0777]

It’s the wiping his sweat without breaking a sweat. Awesome!

[@neigevives799]

Dire que j'aime Oscar Peterson est un faible mot....un grand du Jazz et cet hymne à la liberté une merveille ! Regardez ses mains sur le piano quelle délicatesse et quel talent !

[@brianruskin9241]

Oscar Peterson and the two musical giants with him were the first and probably the most important reason I fell in love with jazz music so very many years ago. Every time I need to be refreshed and inspired, I still turn to them. They gave real and lasting meaning to the world of artistry in sound.

[@juancarlosperezsandoval5706]

My God Oscar, you are the best ......congratulations from Argentina.

[@pbuotte]

I'm already a minute into this song, and I have tears in my eye... OP is a man of musical genius...

[@drjazzmd]

This wonderful, uplifting, joyful and inspiring anthem, composed by OP, (and played at President Obama's inauguration ceremony) just has to be on anyone's shortlist for a world anthem - and played here by probably the world's finest ever jazz trio!

[@crankyshay3093]

I didn't know they played that for Obama. That was a real good honor and great suggestion made on the part of music. It's well deserved to Obama. The free to be who he wants to be the first black president of the United state of America

[@jameslorenz3718]

Whether you are left or right leaning, the best thing that happened that day was still Oscar performing this hehe

[@davidschestenger3366]

Love your comment, didn’t remember or know that was played ay Obama inauguration, and also I’m “generally” into classical music, I heard of corse OP but don’t remember to have the reaction that I’m having now, it blows my mind, Having 10 versions of the clavier well tempered or lots of Bach , didn’t pay all the attention this deserve, this is music at its best Thank you

[@toyman9642]

Oscar Peterson was considered by many as the best pianist in the world. A great Canadian.

[@Safarimark50]

Billy Taylor was great but that's just special right there I've created a new music folder and this is the 1st entry greatest music

[@Mattomo]

Gosh what a masterpiece played by a master genius

[@tanyabrinkley4105]

Oscar Peterson, Ray Brown and Ed Thingpen what awesome,and beautiful BROTHERS

[@torontoBluejays87]

God how I love the internet. It preserves the people for eternity who help you through tough times. Lost someone close to me today and listening to Oscar play this song just makes my heart melt. I think I will go and play it on my piano now, though not quite as dazzling as Oscar plays it. RIP Oscar...One thing I love about playing music is it is the best way to get through those tough times and remember those you love.....

[@TsaxThomas]

Oscar the geneous on piano, of the 20th century !!! RIP Mr. Peterson with all the music you love 4ever 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏

[@Solah_]

I came here for a school project and I listened to it for like an hour it's super calming. I love this

[@crustycobs2669]

Oscar had so much Soul, so much musical comprehension and feeling. How could he play so fast with those big hot-dog looking fingers? Awesome.

[@monikastrataki789]

What a beautiful jazz piece, full of sentiments!

[@BenErikNess]

I'm so lucky to have listened to this genius live ❤❤❤

[@aridecompany]

A tremendous "peace of music" that will tickle your soul and delight your heart. So beautiful it has Art Tatum in tears and Don Pullen saying"Oh my goodness". Phineas Newborn shaking his head in pure amazement. Shhh...the universe is dancing.

[@ЛинаМаркова-о5с]

Incendiary, bright, unique rhythmic speech jazz pianists, filled with incredible energy, drive and a great mood.

[@ЛинаМаркова-о5с]

If your heart skips a beat at the sound of the saxophone and piano overflow wave, if you're a fan of live music or you just want to relax and unwind, the jazz music just for you, my dear friends! Let life rushes in the world of magical sounds A friend, as before, waiting for you somewhere. May the joy of the rainbow shines again Stores hope, love saves, Let the infinite passion fly, Smiles, inspiration and happiness!

[@ЛинаМаркова-о5с]

With friends not scary The storm and the storm. We are always together Could overcome adversity. It brings friendship We have the strength and courage, And we promise Store loyalty to friendship!

[@ЛинаМаркова-о5с]

Hello !

[@ЛинаМаркова-о5с]

And jazz accompanies us everywhere .... Melody and light infinity. From this music all the senses heightened ... Under the sounds of jazz, that word are carried away into the distance, Sniffing languid evening air, It settles ridiculous sadness ..

[@ЛинаМаркова-о5с]

Happy New Year Let delight you, Let your dream sunrise Hide all that was in vain! Let there be no regrets, No sorrow, no offense, And let a lot of impressions At the heart of joy revive!

[@Mamrotek2001]

Just wonderful! It's not possible to listen to this once - two/three times is a minimum every time! What a Master! ❤

[@williamlrobinson6293]

Music does not get any better than this for me. Outstanding Ed, Ray and Oscar!!!

[@grandelfe]

What a beautiful old piano Oscar gets to play.....Nobody more deserving of a fine instrument than he ,and he makes it sing like it never sang before.

[@charlesbarry6730]

One of Oscar's great trio recordings. They have all departed this life . RIP gentlemen.

[@areguapiri]

Oscar Peterson composed this song to support the struggle for freedom and civil rights for black Americans in the 1960s.

[@jameslorenz3718]

Music brings everyone together.

[@Unclemoparman]

Canadian treasure. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@pacrimco]

As good as it gets, as good as it ever got, as good as it will ever get again. Oscar, Ray and Ed, timeless master musicians, you will always be here with us through your music.

[@dahalofreeek]

It's ridiculous how good Oscar Peterson was. I'm pretty gutted I never got to see him perform in person but I'm glad there's so many recordings. You can probably find a dozen or more recordings of him playing this piece. It's kinda crazy how many recordings there are but what's bonkers is that I've never heard a bad one.

[@gloriamosure9184]

We could pray to our God while this is being prayed. What a compliment to Oscar. God bless him.

[@manichairdo6346]

Never heard this tune before but tears fell within 30 seconds...and now I'm blubbing. Bwaaaa. Beautiful, Oscar.

[@TheRobertEllismusic]

I met Oscar Peterson in about 1980. I was in college and aJazz singer from Canada...who I accompanied on the piano...she knew someone who knew Oscar...we were able to go back stage and meet him...talked for about 1/2 hour. One of the most personal. down to earth people,...kind, funny,...entertaining.....never forgot....... him shaking my hand as Tess and I left his backstage room...he addressing me by name.....what a genuine man. Great night

[@darachmckenna4080]

Came across this by accident. More relevant now than ever

[@turinhorse00]

I mean... not really more relevant than say mid civil rights movement. It’s not really a comparison

[@marshacooper9088]

Darach Mc Kenna yes,my thoughts as well.

[@Vigilante311]

You a fellow irishman?

[@freshinfo6626]

More relevant than when this was written?

[@timothykring4772]

@@freshinfo6626 Of course not. It's a form of piling on by one who can't tell real racism from the fake stuff around today. America is a melting pot of cultures which are accepted by most.

[@tatesherman8273]

Eternally thankful for you all. Oscar, Ray, and Ed. Spreading love and joy always.

[@jwilke123]

I had the good fortune to hear this trio play this music in person several times in the 60s and broadcast it live. The Oscar Peterson Trio played at The Penthouse in Seattle and KING-FM had a broadcast line from the club to the studio. Those performances of Hymn to Freedom were some of the most moving music I've ever heard. I was very lucky to have been there.

[@Yves95128]

Indeed, lucky you.

[@dontworry9372]

This is just so moving. What a beautiful performance.

[@johnbani1937]

Thank you for sharing

[@alexoperacz9913]

even when he's using just one hand while he wipes the sweat off his brow he still sounds like he's using both hands. WOW!! AMAZING!!!!

[@johnsmith100]

An amazing piece.

[@johnsmith100]

@Christopher Aldrich No personal stuff please.

[@三昧]

オスカーピーターソンの奏でる中でも、この曲は　その背景にあるものを感じる事が出来る最高の一曲と感じられ、心の底から突き上げさせられる。素晴らしい。

[@andrewcasterton2649]

I've played this daily since Jan 1st 2019. I keep hearing something new! - Absolute perfection in feeling, soul & technicality. Each listen leaves me somehow refreshed and exhausted at the same time.

[@hkiki1]

my favorite Jazz pianist. He is a LEGEND

[@tohama72]

Difficult to describe the emotions and feelings this music brings one... Oscar Petterson was... and Is great!!!

[@counterflow5719]

It is music, all the prose in the world cannot restate the soul and emotion of the already perfectly articulated human emotional expression. Perhaps poetry could come close.

[@cldavis33]

I have heard the great Art Tatum and literal technical genius. I have heard the great Oscar Peterson also a genius. The way Oscar touches the keys - just the musical way he flows it's so hard to describe. To me Oscar is the greatest jazz pianist ever as that is who when I listen to just melds with my soul. The man had just amazing, amazing touch and feel and phrasing, I can't really say it enough.

[@michaelhatch1994]

Been listening to this for decades, not sure how many decades I have left to listen to it, but hope it's a few, because it's just so good to hear it, every time.

[@MrSilverbirch]

Had been aware of the name Oscar P for years,knew he was a piano player without listening to his stuff.This though ,is jaw droppingly brilliant.why is he not better known? This is about my hundredth listen in 2 days : )

[@michaelhatch1994]

@@MrSilverbirch Well if you are new to OP start with the Canadiana Suite. An album of original compositions. but I'm a Canadian so I might be biased (so was he).

[@MrSilverbirch]

@@michaelhatch1994 Well,if you and Oscar are Canadian,theres a good chance youve got Scottish roots like myself(lol). Will check out that album,cheers

[@tammiecrutcher2550]

Each stroke of the keys are the sounds of freedom ringing...so let freedom ring....be water 🌊

[@bradcwellman]

With the best bass player that has ever walked this earth, Ray Brown.

[@SELMER1947]

One of the best players...with Jimmy Blanton, Oscar Pettiford and Charlie Mingus

[@johnrice355]

@@SELMER1947 and Ron Carter ! ;)

[@loumcconnell503]

Not forgetting the ‘great Dane’. Nils Henning Orsted Pederson ! 🎼

[@UncleJams]

The world lost a great talent when he passed. But what a treasure he left us.

[@dennisbehm6687]

Think black lives don't matter? I grew up in Iowa in the '40s and '50's in all white towns, but I listened to a lot of great jazz - Oscar, Bird, Prez, Coltrane, Ella,. Lady Day, Sarah - you get the idea. I worshiped these men and women. I can't imagine our society without its wonderful racial diversity. This is one of the most moving compositions and performances I've ever heard.

[@Shark-Rex]

America should encourage musicians, not thugs for votes

[@Unclemoparman]

Oscar was Canadian 😂

[@bigredracingteam9642]

Hush! You're ruining the narrative (according to a comment above, Peterson and Saint Floyd are practically best pals up in Heaven. Because of skin colour, of course.) Alas, rumor has it that Peterson stopped giving piano lessons after Floyd paid with counterfeit money for the second time.

[@charlesvgrife2153]

Amen!

[@louismijnders7796]

THERE WAS NO GREATER JAZZ PIANO PLAYER THAN OSCAR . LOVE THIS !!

[@noabaak]

Thank you Oscar. - November rainy night in New York, 2015

[@kfranco145]

Probably my favorite all time OP composition. It's truly beautiful. I like how you can hear him humming along to the melody

[@vickienatalemuse]

Well this is just gorgeous.

[@ChubbyChecker182]

Just heard this today for the very first time. Awesome 😎😎😎😎

[@tammybrinkley1177]

Every time I hear this song and watch this video I cry my heart out this is so so beautiful I love you Oscar, Ray and Ed a great job done here

[@kevinsodyelias9740]

* This tune & performance there of, makes me feel glad to be alive! 💙🎹🎶🎶🎶

[@irinaki2011]

I'm in awe! Oscar Peterson makes the piano look like a little toy in his hands & he made me cry!

[@andrewmiles3827]

A wonderful piece of art.

[@konefesa]

Wow straight to my heart. Amazing grace

[@jensblling-ladegaard1839]

Oscar's Beautiful melody! What more do you need? In a small jazz-club in Denmark 1964! Wow! Seen/heard it I don't know how many times. I.m.o. The Best performance of this jazz Classic!

[@jensblling-ladegaard1839]

This Beautiful song is written by one of the Best jazz pianists of all time. And this version is his Best performance - from way back in 1964 at a Danish jazz Club - and with his / my favorite trio, Ray Brown on bass and Ed Thigpen, the drummer. Can it be better?!

[@stephenwales9268]

We played this at my fathers funeral as he and all the family are fans of Oscar, still brings a tear to my eye every time I hear it ......