bcheary Loc: Jacksonville, FL

Born in Montreal, Canada on August 15, 1925, Oscar Peterson was a famous jazz pianist in the 1950s, ‘60s and ‘70s. He moved to the U.S. in 1949 and appeared at Carnegie Hall and began touring with Norman Granz's Jazz at the Philharmonic troupe. He teamed up with some of the best jazz musicians at the time. His recordings won eight Grammy Awards. He performed publically until 2006 and died one year later.

[FULL CONCERT] Oscar Peterson & Count Basie & Joe Pass 1980 - Words & Music
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HAZP7nWo6A
Oscar Peterson Bossa Nova
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSX_7ejc5u8
Oscar Peterson - Montreal Jazz Festival 2004
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElaZ4tHd0GQ
Oscar Peterson Solo Marathon - Live 1985 Berlin
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3z7vmS_kb5s
Jazz 625 - Oscar Peterson (1964)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpXZtZ7gb6U
Oscar Peterson Live In'63,'64 &'65
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJKU6c9dZfU
Oscar Peterson & Andre Previn
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFNsywQOW1I
Oscar Peterson - The Sound Of The Trio .1961 . ( Full Album)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIBEAQctGlk
Oscar Peterson – Blues Etude. 1966. ( Full Album)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4K_vfR2QsI
Stan Getz and The Oscar Peterson Trio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OO-cS8VKQyY
John Coltrane, Stan Getz, Oscar Peterson, - Hackensack
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beCGdmrP8Xc
Oscar Petersons trio feat. Dexter Gordon - 30.10.1969
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBQ3oehQJMM
Ben Webster meets Oscar Peterson (Hannover, 1972)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5IaMdhVBFo
Oscar Peterson - C Jam Blues
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTJhHn-TuDY
Oscar Peterson"Round Midnight"(T.Monk),Piano Solo .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7yazIH4rAI
Oscar Peterson - Boogie Blues Etude
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdd5pn1xs7M
Ray Charles & Oscar Peterson Play A Blues Duet - Very Rare
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PhQv1Um-9M
Oscar Peterson - Georgia on my mind
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tY_RE7tWzM
Oscar Peterson - Summertime
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPlU9xYmWKI
Oscar Peterson - Chicago Blues
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzOwrqlVFu4
Oscar Peterson - The Bach Suite - Allegro / Andante / Bach's Blues - Vinyl LP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzMD---rmtk
Oscar Peterson - Plays the George Gershwin Songbook .1959 . ( Full Album)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSBtyKJwLyI
Oscar Peterson ‎– Oscar Peterson Plays The Cole Porter Songbook 1959(Full Album)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLl5IS3-SBY
Oscar Peterson ‎– Oscar Peterson Plays The Duke Ellington Songbook.1959(Full Album)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlc0mbFyVgk

AmyJ Loc: Maryland

Thanks for posting these links. I'm a huge Oscar Peterson fan and will really enjoy these performances.

bcheary Loc: Jacksonville, FL

My pleasure Amy.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Thanks!

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

Hi Again!! Absolutely!! My favorite pianist, along with Bud Powell, Bill Evans & Keith Jarrett. You included so many of my favorite recordings of Oscar. I've attached my favorite, "I Remember Clifford", written for the young amazing trumpeter, Clifford Brown who was killed in a car accident at the tender age of 24. Oscar, moves freely from 4/4 to upbeat 2 and back in this amazing recording. I've probably played it 1000 times and never tire. We should consider talking to ADMIN about creating Jazz section on UHH. Here's the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUAXefADT8g

Thanks for posting!!
Mark

FrankR Loc: NYC

He never ceases to delight and amaze me.

LJLRenner

Thanks for posting. Just to update, Oscar was very busy and played well into the 90s. I happen to know because, not only was he a good friend, I was the recording engineer for his last 12 albums. And, certain to be of interest in this forum, he had a HUGE case of GAS. Whenever we would get together for a record date, he was always anxious to compare notes and talk about the latest camera gear. Great memories!

windshoppe Loc: Arizona

Wonderful. My son and I were fortunate to hear him at one of his final performances. He took a while getting to the piano from the wings, which was painful to watch, but then he sat down and began to play.....incredible!

Pilot 6 Loc: Eugene, OR

Yes, Oscar Peterson was phenomenal. He was greatly influenced by Art Tatum, arguably the most astonishingly original of all jazz pianists.

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

Can't argue those claims. Maybe throw in Thelonoius Monk too (for composition and originality).
Mark

Pilot 6 Loc: Eugene, OR

Yes, yes!!!

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

bcheary Loc: Jacksonville, FL

Thanks Mark. That was another good one. I have spoken with Admin via PM. It is indeed possible to have such a section but there are some downsides as per Admin."Since user-managed sections are not advertised anywhere on our forum, you should think about how you'll promote your section to the other users of the forum before contacting me about creating one. This is very important because if no one knows about your new section, it won't be of much use." So we would need to get a number of members who are interested enough to keep it going and help promote the section.

bcheary Loc: Jacksonville, FL

Thanks for that info LJ. I envy you your personal experiences and interaction with one of the truly great jazz pianists of all time.

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

Got it. Maybe it's not a great idea. We can continue to express interests, links,.. as we are currently doing. Actually, I think www.jazzonthetube.com is all the common connections we need.
Mark