oscar peterson - ray brown - niels henning orsted pedersen

[@andybaldman]

Oscar was so good, he needed the two best upright bassists in the world to keep up with him.

[@joesmith34]

@Andybaldman..and the best bass player was Ray Brown....Period...Not forgetting Ed Thigpen on drums.

[@mperik71]

By the way, let's not compare the two masters. They differ too much and they both have their own qualities and marvellous sound! Don't forget that there was also a man at the piano...

[@farkasgabor3491]

Only the greatest pianists deserve such ultra quality bassists.

[@turpohd7541]

Ray Brown playing a nice solo. And then Niels Orsted... totally smashing it!

[@VeneziaBeats]

if heaven exists, this dudes are playing right on the gate

[@dmbassa]

Yes!

[@dieterludemann2913]

Amxpbass

[@santiagobenitez1388]

Agree

[@de5132]

I appreciate that, even though I am not invited (as an atheist)

[@Reuben_95]

@@de5132 you’ll have to make do with Justin Bieber then 😂😂

[@hornsby5533]

niels henning orsted pedersen was one of the greatest bassists on this planet

[@63Baggies]

Without doubt! I feel very privileged to have seen both Pastorius and Pederson in my lifetime oddly they both sounded so electric an acoustic at the same time. Pederson could sound like Hendrix at times.

[@fortuenti]

He was to bass violin what Jaco was to electric bass guitar, I think, FROM another planet!

[@uchhobi]

No Simply the Greatest.

[@hornsby5533]

@@uchhobi 😁

[@enoboye]

WAS there ever a better bassist than Pedersen?! It's my instrument, and I would give my entire set of teeth to play "with eyes closed" as well as that guy. May he rest in eternal peace. The man was simply incredible. Sorely missed. What a talent.

[@SeerTrulth]

Yes, Ray was "better", if we need to use your qualification. Ray was the root of everyting Nils' talented ass tried to play (but couldn't, if you are a discerning jazz bass listener). Not to say Nils couldn't rock. Listen to him with Sonny Rollins and you will know he can go, but under this contrived competition with Ray, he does not deliver the soul. He shows that he is copying and working on Ray's basis. No pun intended.

[@rolfkristianknudsen2437]

Nhop didnt copy anyone, he had hes own style of playing.

[@jzeuthen]

Wow, you´re a joykill if ever there was one, and a pretentious one at that. I know this because I´ve read your comments, and I´m a very discerning reader.

[@pbunink4089]

yes, their names were: Ray Brown, Charles Mingus, Jaco Pastorius, Percy Heath, etc Love Niels Orsted, sorry for your loss,,hug

[@pbunink4089]

Not to mention Wilbur Little

[@deaniemberry]

Giants they are, miss the old guys!

[@ivansultanoff6719]

Just brilliant -❤❤

[@nycfunk]

Other than the fact that we were just serenaded by two of the greatest bassist in Jazz, The song is quite beautiful to boot. Happy Birthday and R.I.P. NHOP

[@ebojeff]

If you listened to Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen back in 1973 as I was lucky to do, you would have become a big fan of this gay for years to come. He must have been one of the best jazz bass players ever. I still believe this to day.

[@bigredracingteam9642]

Nhop wasn't gay - he was married, and had kids.

[@intuneorange]

@@bigredracingteam9642 gay was a typo try guy But what does a sexual choice have to do with It?

[@matthewseed3386]

What does married with kids have to do with gay? Obviously it was a typo I'm sure that comment was in jest.

[@paulnicolosi4792]

I met Ray, back in 76. Very nice guy. He even allowed me to play his bass!

[@basscase78]

NHOP looks almost asleep, he is so relaxed when he plays. I think he is the only one not sweating up there. All of em, the greatest ever!

[@Soundofmusic777]

With Niels, the big heavy bass becomes an elegant, swift jaguar :)

[@renoraider9817]

Wow! I love that.

[@Soundofmusic777]

​@@renoraider9817😊

[@Gmakamian]

Both are amazing bass players, and completely different. It's pretty obvious NHOP has higher technical skills of the instrument, but Ray swings badass like no other. Also their solo vocab is completely different. My favorite bass players have always been Ray Brown, Pettiford, Slam Stewart and Jimmy Blanton! Just my opinion :)

[@ethanlocke3604]

I like Niels solos better but Ray Browns walking lines swing like no others

[@santiagobenitez1388]

I think you have no idea what you are talking about. Lol

[@Gmakamian]

@@santiagobenitez1388 I didn't ask about your opinion :)

[@santiagobenitez1388]

No one here asked for yours as well so... and... in my opinion (i really dont care if you asked for it or not), you have no idea about technique in any instrument whatsoever.

[@Gmakamian]

@@santiagobenitez1388 lol, then in my personal opinion you're an idiot. Ciao.

[@algreensurdo]

3.24 !!! An amazing solo, even by NHOP's giant standards. How can a man seem so relaxed whilst being so lyrical ?

[@JimmyLundberg]

How could anyone play so lyrically without being relaxed?

[@echo123france]

NHOP swing and groove is absolutely unbeatable. His technique is insane, never seen anything like that.

[@Jazzper79]

It is beautiful to watch how easy NHØP plays the bass. Amazing.

[@peachhead1928]

Thanks Rick Beato for the introduction..great stuff..thanks a million..

[@josedippolito113]

Deux monstres du Jazz !🇫🇷👍🇫🇷👍🇫🇷👍🇫🇷👍🇫🇷

[@chaosopher23]

I played this for my great niece. She's not yet a teen. She was blown away, and usually listens to K-pop. I like K-pop, too. But with K-pop, I can only handle in small rich-food dessert servings, while these guys can play for days and I'd still feast my ears!

[@larskrgholt541]

I have played this song on repeat several times!!

[@mthunzinhlapo8287]

The best! Didn't think NHØP and Ray ever played together. Wonderful to discover 🔥🔥

[@massoudg]

The song is called "You Look Good To Me"

[@patrickgallagher1161]

Thank you!

[@leifpetersen6967]

fantastic musicians

[@Larryamg]

NHOP gave his usual best. This is the defining moment of a new generation of bass players coming aboard. Listen to the "snap" that Niels generates. No drummer needed. He played into Oscar's solo with deepening harmonics. What swinging! In later years, he stayed with Oscar even though Mr. Peterson couldn't use his left hand due to his stroke. What class NHOP and Martin Drew showed in continuing to perform and tour with Oscar.

[@brynjarhoff600]

I can not tell How great feeling I have listing to this God,s players. Personal friend!! Brynjar Hoff

[@harley258]

Hi Brynjar Hoff, I currently study with Max Artved at DKDM. Your interesting oboe playing and intense sound has been a great inspiration to me over the years!

[@Bettisone]

To be that great and humble all three of them!

[@sebguntansel7700]

ABSOLUTELY EXCELLENT!

[@63Baggies]

I had the GREAT PRIVILAGE of seeing Nils, Martin and Oscar at the Crucible theatre in Sheffield a gig I spent my last £15 on and one that will stay with me for the rest of my life... RIP... we miss you all :0)

[@ryanfleming1040]

this is a crazy trio

[@UncleRoha]

Why are any of you wasting your time trying to compare these guys or make a case for who is the superior bassist? Ray Brown, NHOP and Ron Carter are all masters in their own right, and command the respect of bassists and musicians around the world. Enjoy the fact that people as good as them exist on this planet.

[@Agnos66]

Mingus , Haden, Weber ?

[@gp92510]

There is no best...there's only : he was smokin that night, and they all got there...

[@derycktrahair8108]

Guitarists & Bass players should know that they are in the Rhythm Section. Leave the clever stuff to the Horns.

[@ketilneergard1468]

They Are both the best!

[@abby4410]

Since the beginning of his history,comparison is in the spirit of jazz, in the playing of musicians, in the public reactions. Ray Brown has a "walking style" giving a strong swing mood, in line of Jimmy Blanton. NHOP is a member of bassists new generation who offer in extra of rythmic a melodic line (Eddie Gomez, Miroslav Vitous?...)

[@nestordiaz6700]

Ray Brown es mas jazzista...toka lindo

[@SNord-yj7qz]

I love : sensitivity, emotions, all ... I just love

[@SNord-yj7qz]

gentelness...sensitivity.... so pure

[@SNord-yj7qz]

Communion.... I miss you

[@JuergLandert]

the best and greatest Oscar. Saw him in Montreux - the last concert in Switzerland - in 2008.

[@tiggydiggy1234]

He passed away in 2007. Therefore it couldn't have been in 2008.

[@alexsf4248]

Comparing such artists is in my opinion an exercise in futility. Variety is the spice of life. Can anyone imagine the world with only one bass player? The aggregate contributions of all artists throughout history worldwide is the foundation of any aspiring artist. Also there’s the question of taste. When I was 15 NHOP changed my world, and now that I’m 60 my heart still rejoices whenever I hear his playing. 😊❤️🙏

[@jo-oo-jajackson375]

ray is the mentor of many bassist in the world but Niels bass playing was awesome playing along with the one and only Oscar Peterson that was something which I think no one could have ever achieved in this world or the next world to come by just being a bad critic.

[@ぼぶ2号]

ラヂオで聞いてジャズにハマった感動のライブ！

[@janeh7]

OMG - heaven

[@KostinSerg]

Шикарно! Спасибо.

[@danderibas2640]

HOW BEAUTIFUL

[@bertvanderhak5170]

Deze classe hoor je bijna niet meer

[@thmsjordan]

Man, it doesn't get any better than this !!

[@andynelson2340]

Incredible. Truly masters.

[@johnrobinsoniii4028]

“Oscar P. and the Two Bass Hits”

[@jelopezmusic]

Wow...this whole performance is fantastic and that ending melody is absolutely just the perfect cherry on top...incredible. I could listen to this all day - as I have been, much over the past few days!

[@muserik]

Brakedd, the song is called "You look good to me" And Oscar certainly redorded it a few times. I have played this one myself with Wray Downes, an excellent Canadian pianist, disciple of O.P.

[@artistascanaloficial6570]

Extraordinary!

[@RYANN36]

Thank god, there is still someone who thinks the same way as me! I have the greatest respect for them both and I wish I could've seen them both live. That must have been so awesome!

[@tylersmith7925]

2:42 smoothest face wipe of all time, while playing a nasty line

[@CornishMiner]

Brings me close to tears every time. Masters at their work. Pure joy.

[@james5276]

Theirs so much talent oozing on that stage the floor had to be cleaned

[@alexandercech8464]

incredible... i was dreaming from that situation between Ray Brown and Niels Henning ,but i didnt knew that it actually happened! of course there are some guys they begin to compare them both..how stupid!! Most of us will never even come near that level were this gentlemen was! Respect them and celebrate the music they made together!!!!! Jazz!!!

[@SeerTrulth]

Yes, Alexander! Yes! They are both HERE doing their thing, and no need to compare. Excellent vibe from you! Glad it happened that some can see BOTH jazz-loving bassist genius in one video!

[@1nv1nc1b1e]

+SeerTrulth Lol, says the guy that commented on every other comment saying that Ray Brown was superior to NHOP here.

[@SeerTrulth]

Not superior, but the deep down jam, as I made clear, which is just my feeling.

[@1nv1nc1b1e]

Yea, you were still comparing them. Just admit you were being a hypocrite, no point denying it.

[@SeerTrulth]

FattyRollsAgainOSU Just admit that you are so worried about it that this hypocrite has your head all tied up. Go get your own. I don't need you to dig me.

[@しぁんくれーる0823]

Petersonのバックを務めたベーシストといえば、Ray Brownと Niels Pedersenしか思い浮かばない。このスペシャルナイトでピアノの巨匠をあいだに、交互にハートビートを聞かせる ふたりの「ベース・バーチュオーソ」。弾力のある重厚な伝統的ベース奏法のBrown に対し、Pedersen は〈４指駆動〉の流れるように柔らかく、しなやかな革新的奏法で迫る。まるで一対の「夫婦雛(めおとびな)」を見るかのような対照の妙………両者のテクニック、間の取り方、指運びの違いなどがよくわかる貴重な映像だ。今では望みえない一夜限りの「Golden・Dream・Trio」である。

[@jimmy56boy]

these three great musicians have something for all of us the learn from and to enjoy. it's fantastic........! just from this video i have learned much about playing jazz, as a bass player in a duo setting.... and yes.......extremely enjoyable just to listen to....

[@MMFrommelt]

I just love this tune...Oscar is out-standing as always....

[@Rags2Riches762]

Such beautiful chord changes

[@paolobellini8556]

No words. Best musicians for ever.

[@nestordiaz6700]

Ray brown..melodic.

[@kevinyomofo]

beautiful.

[@claudechadefaux1509]

Un concert d'anthologie ! Ces 2 basses merveilleux !

[@oucutie1]

Claude Chadefaux You Look Good To Me.

[@tatobajo4419]

ray brown

[@explosionof9]

I literally LOL'd when Peterson wiped his face with left hand while shredding with his right. Too smooth.

[@Reuben_95]

The classic Peterson power move

[@nuke97]

Oscar Peterson is awesome ...this whole video is awesome!!!!OuO

[@joergen100]

Very good comparison that I agree with totally. Oscar Peterson said on many occasions that NHOP was the fastest thinking bassplayer he had ever played with. He does have tradition as well (played at Montmatre in Copenhagen since he was 14 or 15 with all the greats) but what makes him special is the way he 'thinks' music. Listen to his 'Samba petit' for example!

[@skierpage]

I came here from the 1992 Danish NHØP documentary, which features a great Samba Petit around 51 minutes and begins and closes with another great "OK, Jaco you're great, but check this out" solo bass.

[@acid9990]

미쳤어..최고~

[@brynjarhoff-lr6hw]

This meeting with the 2 bassist Peterson is of interest,but is it a god for the players? It makes the listner to ask who is the best bassist?

[@LEADingPracticeTV]

NHOP is from a different planet!

[@SeerTrulth]

He is from the planet Ray Brown.

[@nestordiaz6700]

@@SeerTrulth ray Brown ✔ the best

[@paoloalcantara2465]

Niels was brilliant, but Ray is 🐐

[@godseiern8022]

3:24 Niels Enning.., :-)

[@theimploders8254]

what a sick jam!

[@emmetray9703]

awesome.. greatest Oscar..

[@NicholasMustelin666]

The tune is 'You Look Good to Me' by Oscar Peterson

[@BajeTiger]

Was here wondering, thanks so much for the clarification. A beautiful tune...

[@robertbuffone5207]

Both monster Jazz bassists. No need to compare. Just listen, and enjoy.

[@nemo227]

The people in the audience know how fortunate they are for having been there and the rest of us wish WE had been there too.

[@MariaMaria276]

Genial Peterson!

[@ForrestBells]

Holy shit !!!

[@clivelange7879]

masters not working just having fun...wow....brilliant man

[@iszbelll]

Thanks

[@MrRufioooo]

Welcome to planet Nhop. A place where you play bass like a beast wether you like it or not.

[@Cambodia69]

Sometimes it's dangerous to eat while watching NHOP... and this was one of those times. Gasp!

[@hizkiakia71]

GREAT! so amazing...

[@nestordiaz6700]

Ray brown toca lindo. 👌 perfecto...niel speed only...ray is best

[@clancywiggam]

Ray Brown is a total gentleman.

[@peterwrohr1388]

…….no words….

[@fitulus]

i feel so sorry i still cant believe he died but i still know he s here im a very big fan of oscar peterson hes my hero

[@timobara64]

NHOP owns that bass like another bodypart. Amazing players.

[@Jack-pp2ng]

Ray - the best bassist ever probably

[@the83rdtrombonist60]

I've been listening to the multiple times over years. I noticed something interesting about NHØP with OP over RB with OP: NHØP had learned OP better. Both RB and NHØP were beasts but NHØP seemed to bring out the feel and progression of OP that he was looking for. If you listen when NHØP came in, it was this mellow sound where OP gradually increased the emotion of the song.

[@wadam33]

Excites me every time :D

[@tbcass]

Both are equally great just different styles.

[@mitchdepalm]

Nah, I'm pretty sure Niels murdered Ray...but they are both great

[@RPB412]

I usually hate bass solos because bassists rarely have any sense of melody at all, or they just like to show off....so what a treat this video is to have two of the major exceptions playing together.

[@tpierrepont]

@Wcarrigan2 Probably found out already, but it's called "You look good to me", you can find another good version in the "Oscar in Paris" live album

[@slideharp1]

@KennewickMan..Pedersen is a Very melodic Bass player, when I 1st saw him play (with Oscar peterson in the early 70's), That was what I noticed about his playing - along with his fluidity/speed/invention. As an electric bassist who went on to Upright, I can tell you that his bass sounds Nothing like an electric. As far as the action on his bass - Ray can have his action as low or high as he wants. These guys don't play on old wooden boxes. They use the Best.

[@izziOnBass]

that ending!!!! I mean! how could they! damn it!

[@trojanowl]

Ray Brown after listening to NHOP: "I'll have what he's having"

[@jormakorhonen3519]

Eka soolo oli R.Brown'in !

[@mitchdepalm]

This is word

[@dianamariamische5300]

Only Oscar

[@thanasisKrispis]

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ❤️ ❤️

[@migorigor8819]

Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeee N'1

[@andifyouhadtwocoats]

@jaimepaullamb thanks you. You are a premmier candidate for my BIG Burbuzela!