"Just a little cocktail piano" *proceeds to play some insane shit*
@thehoodedvagabum73752 жыл бұрын
funny and true!
@manny20922 жыл бұрын
Haha
@PianoGesang4 ай бұрын
Odd how even such sublime skill, inventiveness and artistry, as well as a truly elegant and lovable personality can only inspire words like shit and insane in some people, when the could have been funny instead.
@s.clignancourt189724 күн бұрын
*Improvises in octaves at a ridiculous speed* "It's a little difficult to do if you haven't been doing it."
@0live0wire05 жыл бұрын
Haha understatement of the century. It's a little hard to do unless you are Oscar Peterson.
@thinkbigize4 жыл бұрын
@@thinkbigize It's like singing I would say - if you're fully warmed up and in the zone you can pull ultra tricky techniques like that off than if you try it from cold
@dazboot29663 жыл бұрын
So humane and humble
@colinsoder3 жыл бұрын
@@dazboot2966 I rip on my own playing all the time (bassist 8yrs) but what you said is very true, always play better after warming up a little.
@vincentlamb34363 жыл бұрын
That’s greatest
@jillnelson87463 жыл бұрын
Oscar Peterson was a genius and the piano was simply an extension of his soul. Just brilliant.
@johnr88204 жыл бұрын
Well said!
@solideomusical Жыл бұрын
Wrong! Oscar Peterson has no style but relies very heavily on instrumental ability!
@GeoCoppens Жыл бұрын
@@GeoCoppens je trouve qu il a son style a lui.Sophie pianiste de jazz
@madaghdjiansophie1796 Жыл бұрын
@@madaghdjiansophie1796 Non, pas du tout! Il te manque des oreilles pour jazz!
@GeoCoppens Жыл бұрын
@@GeoCoppensn importe quoi j écoute que ça Bill Evans Ahmad djamal keith jarret Monk Thelonious Errol Garner chick Corea et je suis pianiste
@madaghdjiansophie1796 Жыл бұрын
I was fortunate to see Mr. Peterson, Ella fitzgerald, and Joe Pass together in Santa Monica back in the early 70's. What a great show!
@whatsupwithsteve4 жыл бұрын
Wow! ❤️
@TimmieB3 жыл бұрын
OH MY GOOOOOOD
@karp_tm3 жыл бұрын
I can only imagine.
@CHDean3 жыл бұрын
🤯
@daviddorrian53493 жыл бұрын
Must've been amazing
@thegreenstache61632 жыл бұрын
Ah the great Dick Cavett. It's unthinkable today that a talk show host would ask technical musical questions like this.
@Barqu3ntine9 жыл бұрын
Dick Cavett was a class act. His interviews with Miles Davis are amazing.
@SlikkTim7 жыл бұрын
I was actually surprised and impressed by the depth of his questions also. Made holding a card look purposeful for a change. Great interview.
@cbro7776 жыл бұрын
He even pronounced Bösendorfer correctly.
@oldhat61005 жыл бұрын
If a current/modern talk show host asked a current/modern musician a technical question, chances are that the musician wouldn't be able to answer the question... most modern "musicians" are just entertainment puppets with little or no technical (or real artistic) ability. But damn, they look good!
@robertthomson86935 жыл бұрын
yeah, today the interview would be all about hating Trump
You've hit all the right points dude. I can't think of anything else that I could add. That O.P. guy has got all of the above and more. Too bad that he decided to *kick the bucket* when I finally became the Citizen of that beautiful Canuck's land Lol... Well..., as they say...: *"Shit always happens for good reason"...* That's what She said anyway Lol... In any case, I'm going to enjoy this, and any other surviving videos featuring the real guys, doing the real thing. P.S..., O.P. will remain in the class of his own. I can't see it any other way...
@fullmoon71925 жыл бұрын
and humility
@andreww55745 жыл бұрын
I too know English words.
@timothyalan345 жыл бұрын
Bloody Canadians being so humble, funny and talented.
@Mclenchie5 жыл бұрын
Something for us all to emulate
@myroseaccount5 жыл бұрын
I can’t help but be happy watching this. Not only his playing makes me happy, but his spirit is just pure good vibes.
@SterlingSimmons222 жыл бұрын
Yes, a humble happy soul...so refreshing to see.
@joshshelton72362 жыл бұрын
So well said!!!!😃😃😃😃👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️
@colinluckens95912 жыл бұрын
It’s also beautiful to see an interviewer with a brain (and class!)
@sylviaberthelet7106 Жыл бұрын
I would love to hear everyone of these pieces played in full - loved it all.
@Chris-ji4iu Жыл бұрын
What a great guy
@chrissharkey9644 Жыл бұрын
His mind is going at incredible speed; the mind of a genius; a melodic Einstein.
@marlonb.82432 жыл бұрын
btw why can't interviewers be like this guy nowadays?? this guy was so professional and courteous. A lot of interviewers today seem to have no idea what the hell they are doing.
@charliebucket539 жыл бұрын
Kaka carrot cake the super sand lesbian dude, dick cavett was a racist piece of shit
@Ijustleavecomments9 жыл бұрын
Ijustleavecomments how the fuck would you know ?
@nemesisnemesis91569 жыл бұрын
Ijustleavecomments What a f**k'n stupid statement. I don't think so
@MrCeasone8 жыл бұрын
+Kaka carrot cake the super sand lesbian Yeah, this was an enjoyable conversation and demonstration. Solid questions tool. Respectfully prepared.
@trapazoidalwindow8 жыл бұрын
Adam Brown " carrot cake the super sand lesbian " ? Good one !
@nemesisnemesis91568 жыл бұрын
I loved the way Oscar educated audiences about music, without ever coming across as condescending. He genuinely loved the craft, his predecessors and contemporaries, and was always so generous about sharing. So much more than “just” a musician.
@steverolfeca4 жыл бұрын
it helps that the host (DC) invited OP to educate him, so the audience was just observing a friendly lesson like a fly on the wall. so many opportunities like that to bring people up to speed and entertain them at the same time vs just banter gossip.
@ayoungethan3 жыл бұрын
Jon Batiste is channeling him, and others!!
@meredithhebden70363 жыл бұрын
Thats so well articulated without being condescending..
@ronfrey53272 жыл бұрын
One very cool gentleman!
@countycricklewood2 жыл бұрын
Did you notice that he was always tapping his foot in time with his playing.
@63Baggies2 жыл бұрын
I met Oscar once at a wedding that I played. He was the best man. Such a gentleman and an astounding player. He is sorely missed.
@johnfairweather91883 жыл бұрын
Imo, OP would likely be the best man in any room.
@cnrspiller3549 Жыл бұрын
cool story bro
@hiz-n-lowz15772 ай бұрын
@@hiz-n-lowz1577 Thank you. The keyboard player I was playing with knew Oscar well because he owned the city’s Baldwin piano dealership and used to supply the Baldwin piano when Oscar played Ottawa, Canada.
@johnfairweather91882 ай бұрын
Two Canadian piano geniuses; Oscar Peterson and Glen Gould, may we remember their contributions forever.....absolutely masters of their genre....R. I. P. Gentlemen.
@johnchoat3572 жыл бұрын
Love our Canadian neighbors and all of their contributions!! Texan here.
@thomassicard37332 жыл бұрын
@@amt1960 Oscar was from Montreal. The story goes that in 1949 Norm Granz was in a cab on his way to the Montreal airport when he heard Oscar live on local radio and diverted the cab to the club. He invited Peterson to Jazz at the Philharmonic, where he called him up from the audience to make his US debut: kzhead.info/sun/nrKuZaurrKyogKM/bejne.html
@JohnSmith-oe5kx Жыл бұрын
Montréal, Québec. Nos dio Oscar Petersen y Leonard Cohen. Saludos desde México.
@XE1GXG9 ай бұрын
Y'all still got Diana Krall and MAH.
@musical_lolu48113 ай бұрын
"I don't want to emberass you" said no recent TV host ever.
@GlidingChiller5 жыл бұрын
3:43
@fernandomagallon26273 жыл бұрын
Reminded me of when Johnny Carson asked Eddie Murphy to do his Bill Cosby impersonation, and Eddie wouldn't do it!
@colinsoder3 жыл бұрын
By the looks of it it looks like the 70’s and they started to become assholes in game shows and talk shows oddly
@philipbenhardb.velasco3693 жыл бұрын
@@philipbenhardb.velasco369 no
@eastonpeter12422 жыл бұрын
I heard him in the Vienna State Opera. After the concert he could only walk a few steps to his wheelchair at the side of the stage. The contrast between the agility of his mind, his fingers and the rest of his body was kind of irritating, but amazing at the same time. We were about 30 people waiting for him at the artist's entrance after the concert. When he came out, he was shielded from us by a big limousine and his bodyguards. Nobody shoved or shouted, we all just applauded. He gave his guards the tiniest nod, got out of his wheelchair panting and smiling, leaned on the car and wrote autographs. Those are moments of greatness you never forget.
@paulrandig4 жыл бұрын
Wow !
@dim1377 Жыл бұрын
Great stories!
@adhardino9781 Жыл бұрын
❤ what a story. Thx for sharing.
@DenizInanComposer7 ай бұрын
In seven minutes he exhibits a master class in humor, intelligence, humility and musical genius from another plane of existence. The G.O.A.T. 🏆
@electricbassplayer2 жыл бұрын
You’re absolutely right. I have been listening to to master for yrs. I met him briefly in the late sixties. Gone to soon,but lucky to have his music.👏
@gladystassone2852 Жыл бұрын
funny cuz I was thinking while the audience was politely applauding I would have yelled "Oscar, you're the goat!".....I then I would have to explain what I meant because..... decades ago.
@coppulor6500 Жыл бұрын
He's not only a brilliant pianist but you can easily tell, he is also a wonderful human being.
@DorianLS Жыл бұрын
Yeah and Oscar wasn't bad as well! ;)
@ByronWillisDC Жыл бұрын
The fact that so many people here speak so highly of both Peterson and Cavett is both heart-warming and hope-giving because the way they carried themselves in this all-too-brief clip was superb compared to the abject witlessness of today. Thank you many times over for that, each and every one of you. (And thanks, of course, to Oscar and Dick for having been so cool in the first place!)
@bartcolen4 жыл бұрын
What the Hell happened to television?
@MrFraterManifesto6 жыл бұрын
It unfortunately became politicized, radical, and looking for any juicy scandal for shock TV...
@Hillers625 жыл бұрын
US TV is too commercial and biased
@JanLund5 жыл бұрын
It moved to the new media. Television is dead! Live, streaming, digital content is the future.
@omanafire5 жыл бұрын
The same thing that happened to music - It went bye-bye. Hell, I had more luck finding something interesting to watch on TV when we only had 3 channels.
@GVernon4 жыл бұрын
MrFraterManifesto I watch PBS a lot. Still a lot of quality programming there. I pick and choose different programs on premium cable channels and streaming platforms. Basic cable and network channels feature a lot of crap.
@LadyDuck1064 жыл бұрын
Why are the most talented people so humble? Amazing.
@stk19754 жыл бұрын
@@viqtorione great anwser 👍
@bennet_kuriakose3 жыл бұрын
There's no need for them to brag, as simple as that.
@afishcalledwanda3 жыл бұрын
@@afishcalledwanda I guess that is simple mathematics equation that works LOL
@stk19753 жыл бұрын
@ivan absolutely true. Check out the Dunning-Kruger effect.
@doughartley35133 жыл бұрын
funny
@Solbashio3 жыл бұрын
"It's a little difficult if you haven't been doing it." He did it to perfection. What a genius and what delightful, intelligent human being. Thanks for sharing this!
@BruceBoschek Жыл бұрын
The Roses of Picardy chords at 5:23 were beautiful. As if that wasn't enough, he then goes and changes it around, just totally blowing my mind with delicious jazz colors.
@musical_lolu48114 жыл бұрын
Man this guy is incredible. Why have I only just started looking into Oscar Peterson.. amazing personality and incredible pianist.
@JordanRants7 жыл бұрын
I just became enlightened three minutes ago
@david.marcus3 жыл бұрын
@@david.marcus Look into Duke Ellington as well. Glad you're finding the gold :)
@CraigMansfield3 жыл бұрын
He had a special piano with 96 keys
@michaelkamiel29603 жыл бұрын
@@CraigMansfield good call! "An Intimate Piano Session" is my 'right now' !! thank you!
@dxvidmarcus3 жыл бұрын
"Solo" , "Reunion Blues" (with Milt Jackson) and all the Song Book-albums are just fantastic! I hope you've heard them all :)
@roshi44013 жыл бұрын
Deepest respect , what an incredible musician, and such a fine friendly man. Bless your soul forever Oscar. You are the greatest star.
@AnkePrevoo8 жыл бұрын
+anke angel True!
@anonymusum8 жыл бұрын
I will second that. I love that guy's music
@hunterofliars96007 жыл бұрын
N
@jaragarcia97617 жыл бұрын
anke angel
@johnuldall31706 жыл бұрын
I second that, what a great musician he was, and such a kind loving man, RIP Oscar you are sadly missed
@pjohnson95765 жыл бұрын
I saw the Rick Biatto reference to this interview so thought I would check it out. Now I'm remembering what a great musician Oscar was. Quite astounding.
@hohaia014 ай бұрын
That's how I got here!
@dfresso4 ай бұрын
Oscar actually has an amazing voice, wow...
@EvanWiederandersJazz2 жыл бұрын
Like Nat King Cole in case you were wondering
@PianoGesang4 ай бұрын
Oscar was ridiculously fluent in music. I can't imagine being able to play anything that comes in my head. Even if I could, I wouldn't have the creativity to imagine most of the stuff he came up with. True genius.
@diplamatikjuan35957 жыл бұрын
And so clearly delineated in his mind so that he could articulate it verbally and on the piano on command. Remarkable.
@sottoblue65104 жыл бұрын
Dedication hours of practice he said no he couldnt do it at first time He ha amazing teachers and his own ethic no doubt to become that great. I think art tatum and some others were his superiors so lots of woodshedding and to mimic each style so well.. Cant pathom playing that well much less reading music but its gotta be done everyday till its not like reading a different language. Father charles goes down and ends battle 5 FCGDAEB order of sharps BEADGCF order of flats CGDAEB circle of 5ths Every good boy does fine EGBDF note lines FACE spaces between lines on G clef Right hand piano F clef Grizzly Bears Dont Fear Anything GBDFA lines ACEG spaces left hand piano. Basic start to see 2 notes as intervals then 3 or 4 notes Chords stacked in 3rds space to space or line to line. Start to see line to space automatically by shapes Or distance left between so you see 2 spaces between or 3 and line space its gonna be the same like 4th or 6th or 7th or 9th. Ceg 135 shape Egc 351 ist inversion Gce 513 2nd inversion Note same 3 notes but different order thats inversions. Ceg major CEbg minor b3rd CEbGb diminished b3rd and 5th If I can write and learn that then yall can two.
@ronfrey53272 жыл бұрын
@@ronfrey5327 True but there's a huge difference between just knowing the theory and putting it altogether though bro. Theory - I know, been playin classical piano for decades and I'm an intermediate-ish Jazz musician but man OP shows there's levels to this. Actually, thinkin bout it I probably could imagine most of the stuff Oscar comes up with because I've listened to him for so many years and his style has brilliant but pretty well-defined parameters in terms of how he'll approach a song. You know what you're gonna hear when you put on an OP track, and it's gonna be amazing. The musicians who I REALLY can't imagine what they're gonna do are people like Chick Corea (RIP) and my new favourite Cory Henry. If you listen to Cory's Live Session@ Montreux Jazz Festival 2018 where he plays Cantaloupe island and "All I do" by Stevie Wonder, or the solo he does on "Lingus", or this unexpected solo he does at a funk jam where he gets randomly called onstage against his will and then murders the entire show: kzhead.info/sun/f758ksukiKiJrXA/bejne.html His creativity is off the scale man - like he's from another planet. These new generation of musicians have absorbed all the knowledge from the old masters and are taking it to ridiculous levels.
@diplamatikjuan35952 жыл бұрын
Oscar was a treasure, a musical wizard and a timeless class act all wrapped up in one beautiful person; and I regret never actually seeing/hearing him play in person.
@MrSmackdab8 жыл бұрын
After wanting for ages to play piano I came across Turbo Piano Secret and it seems to be the best home study method (google it if you are interested)
@zhaferin95977 жыл бұрын
I was lucky to see him with my father in 1977 at Maida Vale in London on the recording of one of his Piano Parties recorded for BBC2.
@martinplatt59287 жыл бұрын
beautiful person? are you crazy? his laugh sounds like a fucking pirate stealing your money! but he is a good player
@sendorealistacomgentebosta1347 жыл бұрын
Sendo Realista Com Gente Bosta when is your next release?
@user-pi7pi8ym9t7 жыл бұрын
Sendo: Well, I just learned all I need to know about you in three sentences.
@GoldTopSlinger6 жыл бұрын
I recently discovered Oscar Peterson (thanks to Rick Beato) and I find his skills right up at genius level! Look at how easily he shows his vast knowledge of other artists styles :) I recommend watching some of his trio work with NHOP and Barney Kessel and at some point, sit back and look for the drummer (hint: there isn't one!) I don't know how this excellent pianist got past me, but no more :)
@brianhickey59492 жыл бұрын
Haha... I too saw Rick's video and have since been listening to Oscar and barney... Joe Pass also.
@1N2themystic2 жыл бұрын
This is why both Rick Beato and Adam Neely have the best educational music channel on the web; let alone you tube. I so glad you actually found Oscar's music.
@63Baggies2 жыл бұрын
Me too.
@914Rocky2 жыл бұрын
Brian Hickey: thank you my friend for the NHOP recommendation!! No drummer was present or needed (👍fantastic, I enjoyed it!)
@tevans51442 жыл бұрын
@@63Baggies lol rick beato is a joke
@valkarez1137 Жыл бұрын
A master class by a musical legend and an excellent interview by a knowledgeable interviewer done when TV actually had high standards. Thanku Oscar and Dick.
@guitarsword13 жыл бұрын
Canadian musician... Sorry 😉
@francoisgrondin93653 жыл бұрын
I think I came to this series late. Where can I find the first 47,000 lessons?
@LittleRedHenFilmsLondon10 жыл бұрын
Little Red Hen Videos - Dalston lmaoooo 🤣🤣
@kimberlybrathwaite5 жыл бұрын
I know, answering to a 5 years old comment. But: You own the comment section! Great one.
@jonathanwalther4 жыл бұрын
YOU ARE BURNING, RED HEN.
@a.cheese58204 жыл бұрын
Little Red Hen Films - London heh,heh
@davejones57454 жыл бұрын
Yes.
@tonyrobson46814 жыл бұрын
A very professional interviewer
@jimmyfigueras44769 жыл бұрын
Now THAT was an interview!! It was also a great 6 minute master-class on Jazz Piano, lol. THANKS for posting!!!!
@altareggo4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely Phenomenal... I couldn't agree with you more...
@kathryncargillsage81942 жыл бұрын
I was fortunate to see him at the Royal Albert Hall, London in July 2005. It was sad to see him walking slowly across to the piano BUT as soon as his fingers hit those piano keys it was pure Oscar Peterson magic from that point onward. This gentleman was a true legend and I feel honoured to have seen him perform live at such a prestigious venue.
@simonmurphy68443 жыл бұрын
Hello Simon how are you doing. I believe you are healthy and also having a nice weather where you are. I live in California and I'm looking for a new friend Ok!
@allysonhanks73672 жыл бұрын
Surprisingly good questions. I wish this went on for an hour.
@obbeachbum6910 жыл бұрын
I didn't know that Tyrion was a Pianist...
@paytonkerkes10 жыл бұрын
Every beginning young jazz musician should watch this video 👍
@eecorr7 жыл бұрын
I am a very good condition and a few years 😆😴🙏👄💋❤💙💚💛💜💖💗💘💝👍💟💞💗💘💛
@jaragarcia97617 жыл бұрын
I've been playing drums for quiet a few years now and am looking to get into piano. Watching it!
@chasemanhart7 жыл бұрын
+TheWorkShopofEverything ok awesome! Well stay positive 😊👌
@eecorr7 жыл бұрын
Yep, I'm watching it.
@luableah76157 жыл бұрын
One hundred percent TRUE, Eeco.
@charlesliles29667 жыл бұрын
I used to watch this video to learn but I find myself coming back to it again and again to smile and simply enjoy Oscar Peterson. I also think he has a great singing voice and I consider that one of the best parts of the video!
@gabys24 жыл бұрын
Rick Beato considered this the gold standard of musician interviews. He wasn't wrong.
@frumexicano41124 ай бұрын
Imagine a time when you could - and would - have Oscar Peterson on a TV show? No bad language, no shouting, no sexualization and a ton of God-given talent. The world has gone right downhill.
@CraigMansfield7 жыл бұрын
Craig Nevermind wouldn’t say it’s god given but hard work
@somemango95874 жыл бұрын
Oscar Peterson Presents.....
@tamaragrottker76773 жыл бұрын
God-given? Hahahahah...You have no idea how hard guys like him study.
@rodthom863 жыл бұрын
@@rodthom86 well you do have to have the feel of jazz but I agree
@sauliusltcool69023 жыл бұрын
@Ok Zoomer what you just said about music is very dumb, and I hope you understand how dumb it is someday. Music is not sex. Sex is not music. It can be, but then people don't appreciate the music. First of all its not even logical what you said here, second of all, its wrong
@sauliusltcool69023 жыл бұрын
I love Oscar. He’s the reason I learned how to play jazz. I had the pleasure of seeing him preform twice and met him backstage once. He was very nice and a true gentleman. RIP
@ninhomanoel78745 жыл бұрын
indeed
@RubyBandUSA2 жыл бұрын
Oscar Peterson! What an absolutely great musician and human being! Gotta love him! Rest in peace, O. P.
@zjaz800010 ай бұрын
Like every great professional, he made it look effortless. That's showing the tip of the iceberg, but not the 10,000 hours that put him there.
@nickelliot43014 жыл бұрын
Oscar was a Canadian institution, a musician so profound, talented, humble and genuine... His playing was instantly recognisable after three notes and the grace that which he played and that fluidity left no doubt. And Mr. Cavett is such a genuine and knowledgeable man, that generation of interviewers is sadly so long gone.. Than you for this brilliant piece..
@S2Sturges4 жыл бұрын
Hello Steve how are you doing. I believe you are healthy and also having a nice weather where you are. I live in California and I'm looking for a new friend Ok!
@allysonhanks73672 жыл бұрын
4:43 - 4:57...my brain melted. Oscar acted like nothing had happened at all.
@JayJayRock3310 жыл бұрын
Javon Goodman sd
@klangdownab9105 жыл бұрын
It’s a little difficult to do if you havent been doing it..
@jensoluf5 жыл бұрын
FUUUUUUCCCCCKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@dirtporcelain5 жыл бұрын
I missed the rest of the video because I was too busy pondering what this really was.
@soulscanner665 жыл бұрын
Javon Goodman Yeah that was pretty amazing. These guys, (meaning these exceptionally great musicians), live eat and breathe music. They are totally immersed in their craft and know a ton of songs. For them playing is no different than you and I talking. It’s what it takes to get to that level. Yet it’s not drudgery to them, they simply love what they do. I have a son who is the last of for children. He has three sisters who put him thru hell when they were young. He found his craft and every day he practiced. His sisters complained to make him stop. I refused them, he had up til 8:00 PM. When he’d go to sleep I had to go turn his radio off. All he listened to was jazz and classical. Today he is celebrated traveling around the world with the icons of jazz. He’s won downbeat awards, Echo awards, (Germany’s Grammy), and nominated here for a grammy as well. He knows his jazz history and is well versed in many styles and is also an innovator. His family is very proud of him ... including his sisters.
@arrjee94745 жыл бұрын
Peterson is not only a phenomenal pianist but a gracious and delightful person as well.
@RosieHarp2 ай бұрын
0:37 played with one hand and the pedal is amazing
@Elwrt4554 жыл бұрын
it sounded like a whole damn band!
@timburr44533 жыл бұрын
That stood out to me too! I wanted to hear him keep playing that "rhythm section" the whole interview. Just amazing stuff. And his Nat King Cole articulation example was great too.
@colinsoder3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that was incredible. The way he maintained voice independence between the bass and chords showed me what I'll be working on for the next 11 years, haha
@tomryberg96503 жыл бұрын
This guy was one of the absolute best ever! Same class as Art Tatum. Some people have been touched by God; this guy was one definitely of them. Delighted to have met him at Steve's Music on Queen Street in Toronto around 1981. He was looking to possibly buy an 88 key Fender Rhodes electric piano. I was a 17 year old jazz pianist myself. "Hello Mr. Peterson!" .. "How are you doing young fellow..". Definitely one of the highlights of my existence.
@dwgraham2210 жыл бұрын
That place has certainly seen its share of people...
@MikeRoberts196410 жыл бұрын
your one lucky man!!.... :-) you have to just bow down to greatness like Oscar
@Echochamber7910 жыл бұрын
Thing is, he had one of the best interviewers ever. No one can do it today like the old talk show pros. Cavat gave OP a lovely open stage and it must have been a real treat for the audience.
@JanetHudgins10 жыл бұрын
Great story--thank you David :)
@EricPfeiferForester7 жыл бұрын
Yeh!
@charlesliles29667 жыл бұрын
"If you say Donna Summers; you're in deep trouble!"
@basedbattledroid35074 жыл бұрын
"...and so are you".
@sadakichihartmann18274 жыл бұрын
what does this reference
@phenylmusic3 жыл бұрын
Even when it's explained watching a master musician play is like watching a wizard cast a spell. You don't understand how it's possible, you're simply in awe.
@nightmoose Жыл бұрын
When he plays, my jaw automatically drops like I'm standing on a cliff, witnessing the most scenic view on the planet.
@Dnrothx2 жыл бұрын
What a lovely, intelligent, articulate, humble and gifted man. The consummate musician! RIP Mr Peterson, and thank you for the music. Bless you.
@paulfoley82949 жыл бұрын
One of the BEST interviews EVER done by anyone. So entertaining and informing. Not to mention how respectful it was which is MILES away from current talkshow hosts.
@torontoBluejays877 жыл бұрын
Oscar Peterson in front of a piano walked with gods. And Nature itself -- with the sounds of the Oceans, the Fresh Spring Breeze of the Mountains, the Lightning and Thunder in a Summer night or even the Music of a Golden Sunset in September -- was always jealous and envious ...
@albertseabra92262 жыл бұрын
Jimmy Fallon would have put on an Afro wig and demand that Petersen play a Taylor Swift song he can steal the spotlight with.
@kaivrock4 жыл бұрын
You better say that again because I don't think they heard you. 5/25/2021
@rogercook82773 жыл бұрын
Lmao
@elmagico17 Жыл бұрын
That’s why no one watches late night talk tv anymore, it’s all trash.
@SterlingSimmons22 Жыл бұрын
Wonderful segment. When TV talk shows were still intelligent and inspiring to watch.
@caryheuchert Жыл бұрын
Jimmy Fallon is an idiot
@XE1GXG Жыл бұрын
Yeah. No doubt. Incredible dexterity. My 2-3 hour a day rehearsals will get me there by the time I am 250 years old. Hahahaha....
@thesoundlibs10 жыл бұрын
Pablo casals at 83 was asked why do you practice 4 and 5 hours a day... He said "I'm beginning to notice some improvements"
@ironmandave30005 жыл бұрын
David Landsberg I’ve heard the same story about Renoir’s diary. Whoever said/wrote it, I like the view of life as one long learning experience.
@vondahe4 жыл бұрын
Doesnt jazz piano put a smile on you everytime? If I could only achieve a tenth of what he does...
@josetato10 жыл бұрын
I watch this every other month, what skill from both men, it does often make me cry because it's just so full of soul and such intelligence...........ohh I duno, it's just wonderful and full of joy!
@iseeolly99594 жыл бұрын
Oscar Peterson was a musician who played conversationally, speaking with his hands on the keys. An inspiring person to hear and be with. This is a great interview, and it is evident that Dick Cavett was taken with Peterson's masterful playing and sharing of his presence.
@codybluetarp Жыл бұрын
Effortless genius who is sadly no longer with us. Thank goodness for video and audio recordings.
@adeypoos8 жыл бұрын
So inspiring. Peterson is a cornucopia of intellect, aesthetic prowess, dexterity and humble panache.
@stephenpitkin54927 жыл бұрын
Last chord at 3:06 is hands down the most beautiful chord I’ve ever heard.
@masxn_t2276 Жыл бұрын
Just an e flat major7 chord😂
@bigandbadgolf56697 ай бұрын
Those flats dovring nice though. @bigandbadgolf5669
@bassmanjr1004 ай бұрын
I was honoured to play at 2 of his final concerts with my band after the concert was over and he was taking pictures and signing autographs …. right at the base of my piano …. Great experience meeting and playing for him
@dr.brianjudedelimaphd743 Жыл бұрын
He was a master musician
@stedebassett15238 жыл бұрын
He was not just the best pianist but also the nicest person on earth!
@snuppssynthchannel7 жыл бұрын
+JohnnieRhodes Not even close. Martha Argerich and Nelson Freire are still alive.
@josetato7 жыл бұрын
@JohnnieRhodes what about kissin and lugansky
@p-y82104 жыл бұрын
He has the elegance of Fats Waller, the refinement of Nat King cole, the virtuosity of Art Tatum, the blues soul of a real black man who knows his wonderful musical origins and his enormous genius. A perfect being as well as an amazing singer and a good and genuine person. Love you Oscar,from the bottom of my heart! You are the best❤
@attiliomalambri4 жыл бұрын
Probably repeating myself, but Oscar was an absolute gem and such a modest delight in interviewing. Above all he was a " great" pianist.
@VICTOBERN Жыл бұрын
what a talent and a gracious/thoughtful and friendly man
@kevinwilliams61039 жыл бұрын
3:50 , Sounds just like Nat King Cole! What a fantastic video
@jackpage25 жыл бұрын
He’s got more talent in his pinky than I have total. Incredible!
@orbitaljellyfish8083 жыл бұрын
It's like he's not even trying, literally a genius.
@jordangroff89782 жыл бұрын
Mr. Oscar, you were sublime. You answered all questions and reinforced at the keyboard where you turned verbal into music. Besides having genius, you had Class.
@stevehinnenkamp56257 жыл бұрын
still is and he is still here ❤️
@TimmieB3 жыл бұрын
@@TimmieB Oh, dear Lord, forgive my ignorance regarding Mr. Oscar and his longevity! Good news. He must be honored with full accolades. Kennedy Center must pull out the stops to honor Oscar Peterson!
@stevehinnenkamp56253 жыл бұрын
@@TimmieB You're just picking with Steve, right? Oscar sadly died in 2007...
@epickett633 жыл бұрын
Most piano players have second thoughts of continuing when they hear records like "Tracks" or "My favorite instrument". Good God almighty. I always thought that the double octave melody was overdubbed and recorded twice in the studio, but here he does it live in front of the camera. He´s left hand can reach for chords like noone done before. It´s like a freakin´ dictionary book!
@berral10 жыл бұрын
I had the pleasure of listening to Oscar Peterson playing live at the Blue Note Jazz Club in New York in the mid 1980s. It was a real treat that I will always remember and a one-off night out while on a work visit to New York State. After the first half of the performance I thought WOW! After the second half I thought WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW!!! Now retired, I am in the early stages of learning to play keyboard, using the Yamaha method. If I can only achieve a fraction of Mr Peterson' skill, I will be over the moon. Thanks for the posting. Incidentally, what an interesting conversation they had about music.
@wodantheviking3 жыл бұрын
Hello John how are you doing. I believe you are healthy and also having a nice weather where you are. I live in California and I'm looking for a new friend Ok!
@allysonhanks73672 жыл бұрын
I randomly picked up a CD of his for a drive to the shore. I remember nothing of that drive because I was transfixed to another place the whole ride by his amazing playing and talent....pure talent. I am, now a major fan.
@mikemchugh30733 жыл бұрын
The dynamic between these two is so great! I didn't want this video to end.
@MaximeTanti7 жыл бұрын
I can't imagine this being on television today unfortunately. What a shame. Culture has really plummeted.
@andrewolivetreemixing7 жыл бұрын
incredibly untrue. the jazz industry is booming. stop being cynical and get out there
@hubertcumberdale20786 жыл бұрын
Andrew specifically mentioned television. He is talking about the absolute garbage on TV these days. This kind of show wouldn't ever be produced in today's (rotten to the core) culture.
@charleslaine5 жыл бұрын
Good thing we have KZhead
@slothlovechunk5 жыл бұрын
That's because today's music is trash for the most part. What really gets me is how people deny that there are canons in art, comparing Paul Mc Cartney's "genius" to Bach!!!
@TheMenghi15 жыл бұрын
TheMenghi1: I don't know about Bach, The Beatles never claimed to be the best musicians even though McCartney is a great bass player and George Harrison came up with a few incredible guitar solos for their songs, none of them read music. But what I will say, Lennon and McCartney were excellent song writers, and Harrison not bad either - think "Something" - the most covered Beatles song. (And some of the later Beatles songs are not easy to play and are actually very sophisticated, the different chords they would use etc. There are a lot of youtube videos on how to play many of these songs or what is unique about them). The Beatles were great innovators and they changed pop/rock music in ways no one else could imagine in their brief 7 year history. Never to be duplicated and an amazing feat and at an amazing pace.
@synchronicity4925 жыл бұрын
Oscar, without a doubt, must rank in the Top Ten jazz masters of all time! I'm so glad we have videos like this to share his genius with future generations. I only regret that I never got to see him perform live & in person. What a great, great artist! 😁👍🎼🎶🎹
@arpeggiomikey2 жыл бұрын
Oscar was the best pianist that has ever walked in earth. His hands were just magic. His music just flowed from his being.
@martinecochrane Жыл бұрын
Wow, I've heard Oscar for years and always knew he was a monster right along the abilities of Art Tatum but had no idea he was such a nice man, excellent teacher, prodigious technique.....wish I could've met him and taken lessons....
@tropicvibe8 жыл бұрын
I wish I could have at least met him! XD
@Mr_Original5 жыл бұрын
To just stand in his presence @@Mr_Original
@boogiewoogiepapa47844 жыл бұрын
@@boogiewoogiepapa4784 I know, right. To be able to meet such a pivotal figure in jazz history in person would be so fulfilling...
@Mr_Original4 жыл бұрын
The genius of the piano RIP
@martinplatt59288 жыл бұрын
Oscar Emmanuel Peterson, CC, CQ, OOnt (August 15, 1925 - December 23, 2007) was a Canadian jazz pianist and composer.
@valitademaricedelacouvrier26176 жыл бұрын
@@valitademaricedelacouvrier2617 Darn... v_v
@Mr_Original5 жыл бұрын
Oscar Peterson was a musical giant, such incredible talent, he made the almost impossible seem so easy and within reach.
@PatMiano3 жыл бұрын
This is such a classy segment with really well researched questions, allowing Peterson to intimately showcase his skill and personality while keeping it laid back and jovial. They really didn't patronize the audience back then, love to see it.
@bailzzzzzz Жыл бұрын
Terrific piece! Oscar Peterson was a true virtuoso. It is great to see how he handles himself with class and dignity, never feeling the need to explain the obvious to most. When asked if he could just play like that from the start, or did he have to practice, he laughed and said no, I couldn't play like that. What he didn't say here, and may have sent it earlier because we are only getting the end of the interview, A true master of his Instrument, he practiced several hours each day for his entire life. When I've read about the best of the best, this is something you will find common to all. Even if they are playing concerts five or six or even seven days a week, they still find time for their practice. That is probably one of the most important things new musicians can learn. Never feel you're so good, you don't need to practice. In fact, those I have spoken with always looked forward to practice hours. Unlike most of us, who do it because we think we have to, and feel it is a chore, the best look forward to the end of the shows where they can get back to Learning something new, and honing what they've learned. Thank you for posting this!
@taxisteve9297 жыл бұрын
I like your comment very much.
@Cebelihle17 жыл бұрын
they all played non stop...all the piano virtuosos. every single day (except from when travelling)
@pianosenzanima15 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave for this rather obscure segment.Oscar P. was my favorie piano player.My Aunt Ruth worked as a housekeeper and cook for Dick Cavett.She said he was good to work for,and he loved her roast beef with Yorkshire pudding.
@Skipperj10 жыл бұрын
Oscar had such a beautiful voice!!! OMG i could listen to him singing forever!
@fredbrownnn2 жыл бұрын
Total genius with a giant heart, a rapturous smile and a master at his craft. God bless this sweet man who played with pure soul!
@DCJL333 Жыл бұрын
I remember staying up late to catch Oscar on BBC2, with the volume turned up just enough for me to hear it but not loud enough to disturb my parents. As well as his obvious talent, he always came across as a gentleman, an intelligent and measured individual and a respectful human being. My piano playing is nowhere near as good as his but I do try to be a decent human, and that's because of people like Mr. Peterson. Thanks for the music, the life lessons and the entertainment, Oscar.
@MrRedpath4 жыл бұрын
"whatever you chose to do - you're just moving the harmonies around..." it's that easy :)
@OlivieroDiTruando10 жыл бұрын
The most natural conversation ever apeared to me, magnificent!
@fultonstreetfreestyle4 жыл бұрын
I wish TV was still like this. Informative, simple, and intelligent.
@chrisburn7178 Жыл бұрын
The powers that be want a dumbed down, controllable society.
@muziklvr77766 күн бұрын
Glenn Gould and Oscar. Arguably two of the greatest pianists of the 20th century .... and both Canadian.
@phillipecook32274 жыл бұрын
Great pianist. Born in Montréal. Bravo Oscar, on se souviens de toi
@MrMedard1235 жыл бұрын
All this time I didn't even know he was Canadian born. O P you make us Canadians proud!
@atfourothirtythree3 жыл бұрын
Faudrait peut-être qu'on l'honore à sa juste valeur ici à Montréal.
@windhoek_stallion84553 жыл бұрын
@@windhoek_stallion8455 Bien d'accord avec toi.
@MrMedard1233 жыл бұрын
Two of the all-time greats in their respective fields. I used to tune in to Dick Cavett all the time, and I’ve been listening to Oscar Peterson since I was just a pup.
@rjwh6722011 ай бұрын
I am truly sad I wasn’t born to meet this Amazing Musician! This is Amazing Geez!!🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
@bjaybrown43192 жыл бұрын
a true master and a beautiful human
@frankmurphyburr35988 жыл бұрын
Beethoven - Czerny - Liszt - Thomán - de Marky - Peterson!
@lepredator11718 жыл бұрын
Best slide guitarists
@silidroks5 жыл бұрын
Oscar's teacher was a student of Liszt....I think he would have been BEYOND pleased.
@isorokudono4 жыл бұрын
Prince
@rashadharris47004 жыл бұрын
When a master explains an already great piece it sounds even greater
@alerey43633 жыл бұрын
I don't think we fully appreciated just how good Oscar Peterson really was. My father a professional musician back in the 50,s always spoke about his playing. Even after all these years he still stands out as one of the greats.
@recurvearcher6542 Жыл бұрын
Oscar Peterson - Genius and Musical Polyglot.
@romanieo9 жыл бұрын
With good hand size, technique and intense training, it's easy for anyone to be a piano polyglot.
@theobserver96849 жыл бұрын
TheObserver Are you fucking kidding me?
@guywright25209 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful human being Oscar was! It's nice to hear his voice, so now when I read his book, I have something to compare it to. He had such a buoyance in his sound that was infectious...him with Ray Brown and Clark Terry is just classic!
@holygroove210 жыл бұрын
Incredible piano player, I was and am always amazed by his technical skills. There are so many of his albums that I truly adore. But what a charming personality he had, too. Well-spirited, humorous, classy. So sad he passed in 2007.
@stxa25943 жыл бұрын
5:25 Just casually moves through harmonies for a few seconds that could create entire series' worth of scores.
"Just a little cocktail piano" *proceeds to play some insane shit*
funny and true!
Haha
Odd how even such sublime skill, inventiveness and artistry, as well as a truly elegant and lovable personality can only inspire words like shit and insane in some people, when the could have been funny instead.
*Improvises in octaves at a ridiculous speed* "It's a little difficult to do if you haven't been doing it."
Haha understatement of the century. It's a little hard to do unless you are Oscar Peterson.
@@thinkbigize It's like singing I would say - if you're fully warmed up and in the zone you can pull ultra tricky techniques like that off than if you try it from cold
So humane and humble
@@dazboot2966 I rip on my own playing all the time (bassist 8yrs) but what you said is very true, always play better after warming up a little.
That’s greatest
Oscar Peterson was a genius and the piano was simply an extension of his soul. Just brilliant.
Well said!
Wrong! Oscar Peterson has no style but relies very heavily on instrumental ability!
@@GeoCoppens je trouve qu il a son style a lui.Sophie pianiste de jazz
@@madaghdjiansophie1796 Non, pas du tout! Il te manque des oreilles pour jazz!
@@GeoCoppensn importe quoi j écoute que ça Bill Evans Ahmad djamal keith jarret Monk Thelonious Errol Garner chick Corea et je suis pianiste
I was fortunate to see Mr. Peterson, Ella fitzgerald, and Joe Pass together in Santa Monica back in the early 70's. What a great show!
Wow! ❤️
OH MY GOOOOOOD
I can only imagine.
🤯
Must've been amazing
Ah the great Dick Cavett. It's unthinkable today that a talk show host would ask technical musical questions like this.
Dick Cavett was a class act. His interviews with Miles Davis are amazing.
I was actually surprised and impressed by the depth of his questions also. Made holding a card look purposeful for a change. Great interview.
He even pronounced Bösendorfer correctly.
If a current/modern talk show host asked a current/modern musician a technical question, chances are that the musician wouldn't be able to answer the question... most modern "musicians" are just entertainment puppets with little or no technical (or real artistic) ability. But damn, they look good!
yeah, today the interview would be all about hating Trump
Class, brilliance, talent, genius, humour, humanity.
You've hit all the right points dude. I can't think of anything else that I could add. That O.P. guy has got all of the above and more. Too bad that he decided to *kick the bucket* when I finally became the Citizen of that beautiful Canuck's land Lol... Well..., as they say...: *"Shit always happens for good reason"...* That's what She said anyway Lol... In any case, I'm going to enjoy this, and any other surviving videos featuring the real guys, doing the real thing. P.S..., O.P. will remain in the class of his own. I can't see it any other way...
and humility
I too know English words.
Bloody Canadians being so humble, funny and talented.
Something for us all to emulate
I can’t help but be happy watching this. Not only his playing makes me happy, but his spirit is just pure good vibes.
Yes, a humble happy soul...so refreshing to see.
So well said!!!!😃😃😃😃👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️
It’s also beautiful to see an interviewer with a brain (and class!)
I would love to hear everyone of these pieces played in full - loved it all.
What a great guy
His mind is going at incredible speed; the mind of a genius; a melodic Einstein.
btw why can't interviewers be like this guy nowadays?? this guy was so professional and courteous. A lot of interviewers today seem to have no idea what the hell they are doing.
Kaka carrot cake the super sand lesbian dude, dick cavett was a racist piece of shit
Ijustleavecomments how the fuck would you know ?
Ijustleavecomments What a f**k'n stupid statement. I don't think so
+Kaka carrot cake the super sand lesbian Yeah, this was an enjoyable conversation and demonstration. Solid questions tool. Respectfully prepared.
Adam Brown " carrot cake the super sand lesbian " ? Good one !
I loved the way Oscar educated audiences about music, without ever coming across as condescending. He genuinely loved the craft, his predecessors and contemporaries, and was always so generous about sharing. So much more than “just” a musician.
it helps that the host (DC) invited OP to educate him, so the audience was just observing a friendly lesson like a fly on the wall. so many opportunities like that to bring people up to speed and entertain them at the same time vs just banter gossip.
Jon Batiste is channeling him, and others!!
Thats so well articulated without being condescending..
One very cool gentleman!
Did you notice that he was always tapping his foot in time with his playing.
I met Oscar once at a wedding that I played. He was the best man. Such a gentleman and an astounding player. He is sorely missed.
Imo, OP would likely be the best man in any room.
cool story bro
@@hiz-n-lowz1577 Thank you. The keyboard player I was playing with knew Oscar well because he owned the city’s Baldwin piano dealership and used to supply the Baldwin piano when Oscar played Ottawa, Canada.
Two Canadian piano geniuses; Oscar Peterson and Glen Gould, may we remember their contributions forever.....absolutely masters of their genre....R. I. P. Gentlemen.
Love our Canadian neighbors and all of their contributions!! Texan here.
@@amt1960 Oscar was from Montreal. The story goes that in 1949 Norm Granz was in a cab on his way to the Montreal airport when he heard Oscar live on local radio and diverted the cab to the club. He invited Peterson to Jazz at the Philharmonic, where he called him up from the audience to make his US debut: kzhead.info/sun/nrKuZaurrKyogKM/bejne.html
Montréal, Québec. Nos dio Oscar Petersen y Leonard Cohen. Saludos desde México.
Y'all still got Diana Krall and MAH.
"I don't want to emberass you" said no recent TV host ever.
3:43
Reminded me of when Johnny Carson asked Eddie Murphy to do his Bill Cosby impersonation, and Eddie wouldn't do it!
By the looks of it it looks like the 70’s and they started to become assholes in game shows and talk shows oddly
@@philipbenhardb.velasco369 no
I heard him in the Vienna State Opera. After the concert he could only walk a few steps to his wheelchair at the side of the stage. The contrast between the agility of his mind, his fingers and the rest of his body was kind of irritating, but amazing at the same time. We were about 30 people waiting for him at the artist's entrance after the concert. When he came out, he was shielded from us by a big limousine and his bodyguards. Nobody shoved or shouted, we all just applauded. He gave his guards the tiniest nod, got out of his wheelchair panting and smiling, leaned on the car and wrote autographs. Those are moments of greatness you never forget.
Wow !
Great stories!
❤ what a story. Thx for sharing.
In seven minutes he exhibits a master class in humor, intelligence, humility and musical genius from another plane of existence. The G.O.A.T. 🏆
You’re absolutely right. I have been listening to to master for yrs. I met him briefly in the late sixties. Gone to soon,but lucky to have his music.👏
funny cuz I was thinking while the audience was politely applauding I would have yelled "Oscar, you're the goat!".....I then I would have to explain what I meant because..... decades ago.
He's not only a brilliant pianist but you can easily tell, he is also a wonderful human being.
Yeah and Oscar wasn't bad as well! ;)
The fact that so many people here speak so highly of both Peterson and Cavett is both heart-warming and hope-giving because the way they carried themselves in this all-too-brief clip was superb compared to the abject witlessness of today. Thank you many times over for that, each and every one of you. (And thanks, of course, to Oscar and Dick for having been so cool in the first place!)
What the Hell happened to television?
It unfortunately became politicized, radical, and looking for any juicy scandal for shock TV...
US TV is too commercial and biased
It moved to the new media. Television is dead! Live, streaming, digital content is the future.
The same thing that happened to music - It went bye-bye. Hell, I had more luck finding something interesting to watch on TV when we only had 3 channels.
MrFraterManifesto I watch PBS a lot. Still a lot of quality programming there. I pick and choose different programs on premium cable channels and streaming platforms. Basic cable and network channels feature a lot of crap.
Why are the most talented people so humble? Amazing.
@@viqtorione great anwser 👍
There's no need for them to brag, as simple as that.
@@afishcalledwanda I guess that is simple mathematics equation that works LOL
@ivan absolutely true. Check out the Dunning-Kruger effect.
funny
"It's a little difficult if you haven't been doing it." He did it to perfection. What a genius and what delightful, intelligent human being. Thanks for sharing this!
The Roses of Picardy chords at 5:23 were beautiful. As if that wasn't enough, he then goes and changes it around, just totally blowing my mind with delicious jazz colors.
Man this guy is incredible. Why have I only just started looking into Oscar Peterson.. amazing personality and incredible pianist.
I just became enlightened three minutes ago
@@david.marcus Look into Duke Ellington as well. Glad you're finding the gold :)
He had a special piano with 96 keys
@@CraigMansfield good call! "An Intimate Piano Session" is my 'right now' !! thank you!
"Solo" , "Reunion Blues" (with Milt Jackson) and all the Song Book-albums are just fantastic! I hope you've heard them all :)
Deepest respect , what an incredible musician, and such a fine friendly man. Bless your soul forever Oscar. You are the greatest star.
+anke angel True!
I will second that. I love that guy's music
N
anke angel
I second that, what a great musician he was, and such a kind loving man, RIP Oscar you are sadly missed
I saw the Rick Biatto reference to this interview so thought I would check it out. Now I'm remembering what a great musician Oscar was. Quite astounding.
That's how I got here!
Oscar actually has an amazing voice, wow...
Like Nat King Cole in case you were wondering
Oscar was ridiculously fluent in music. I can't imagine being able to play anything that comes in my head. Even if I could, I wouldn't have the creativity to imagine most of the stuff he came up with. True genius.
And so clearly delineated in his mind so that he could articulate it verbally and on the piano on command. Remarkable.
Dedication hours of practice he said no he couldnt do it at first time He ha amazing teachers and his own ethic no doubt to become that great. I think art tatum and some others were his superiors so lots of woodshedding and to mimic each style so well.. Cant pathom playing that well much less reading music but its gotta be done everyday till its not like reading a different language. Father charles goes down and ends battle 5 FCGDAEB order of sharps BEADGCF order of flats CGDAEB circle of 5ths Every good boy does fine EGBDF note lines FACE spaces between lines on G clef Right hand piano F clef Grizzly Bears Dont Fear Anything GBDFA lines ACEG spaces left hand piano. Basic start to see 2 notes as intervals then 3 or 4 notes Chords stacked in 3rds space to space or line to line. Start to see line to space automatically by shapes Or distance left between so you see 2 spaces between or 3 and line space its gonna be the same like 4th or 6th or 7th or 9th. Ceg 135 shape Egc 351 ist inversion Gce 513 2nd inversion Note same 3 notes but different order thats inversions. Ceg major CEbg minor b3rd CEbGb diminished b3rd and 5th If I can write and learn that then yall can two.
@@ronfrey5327 True but there's a huge difference between just knowing the theory and putting it altogether though bro. Theory - I know, been playin classical piano for decades and I'm an intermediate-ish Jazz musician but man OP shows there's levels to this. Actually, thinkin bout it I probably could imagine most of the stuff Oscar comes up with because I've listened to him for so many years and his style has brilliant but pretty well-defined parameters in terms of how he'll approach a song. You know what you're gonna hear when you put on an OP track, and it's gonna be amazing. The musicians who I REALLY can't imagine what they're gonna do are people like Chick Corea (RIP) and my new favourite Cory Henry. If you listen to Cory's Live Session@ Montreux Jazz Festival 2018 where he plays Cantaloupe island and "All I do" by Stevie Wonder, or the solo he does on "Lingus", or this unexpected solo he does at a funk jam where he gets randomly called onstage against his will and then murders the entire show: kzhead.info/sun/f758ksukiKiJrXA/bejne.html His creativity is off the scale man - like he's from another planet. These new generation of musicians have absorbed all the knowledge from the old masters and are taking it to ridiculous levels.
Oscar was a treasure, a musical wizard and a timeless class act all wrapped up in one beautiful person; and I regret never actually seeing/hearing him play in person.
After wanting for ages to play piano I came across Turbo Piano Secret and it seems to be the best home study method (google it if you are interested)
I was lucky to see him with my father in 1977 at Maida Vale in London on the recording of one of his Piano Parties recorded for BBC2.
beautiful person? are you crazy? his laugh sounds like a fucking pirate stealing your money! but he is a good player
Sendo Realista Com Gente Bosta when is your next release?
Sendo: Well, I just learned all I need to know about you in three sentences.
I recently discovered Oscar Peterson (thanks to Rick Beato) and I find his skills right up at genius level! Look at how easily he shows his vast knowledge of other artists styles :) I recommend watching some of his trio work with NHOP and Barney Kessel and at some point, sit back and look for the drummer (hint: there isn't one!) I don't know how this excellent pianist got past me, but no more :)
Haha... I too saw Rick's video and have since been listening to Oscar and barney... Joe Pass also.
This is why both Rick Beato and Adam Neely have the best educational music channel on the web; let alone you tube. I so glad you actually found Oscar's music.
Me too.
Brian Hickey: thank you my friend for the NHOP recommendation!! No drummer was present or needed (👍fantastic, I enjoyed it!)
@@63Baggies lol rick beato is a joke
A master class by a musical legend and an excellent interview by a knowledgeable interviewer done when TV actually had high standards. Thanku Oscar and Dick.
Canadian musician... Sorry 😉
I think I came to this series late. Where can I find the first 47,000 lessons?
Little Red Hen Videos - Dalston lmaoooo 🤣🤣
I know, answering to a 5 years old comment. But: You own the comment section! Great one.
YOU ARE BURNING, RED HEN.
Little Red Hen Films - London heh,heh
Yes.
A very professional interviewer
Now THAT was an interview!! It was also a great 6 minute master-class on Jazz Piano, lol. THANKS for posting!!!!
Absolutely Phenomenal... I couldn't agree with you more...
I was fortunate to see him at the Royal Albert Hall, London in July 2005. It was sad to see him walking slowly across to the piano BUT as soon as his fingers hit those piano keys it was pure Oscar Peterson magic from that point onward. This gentleman was a true legend and I feel honoured to have seen him perform live at such a prestigious venue.
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Surprisingly good questions. I wish this went on for an hour.
I didn't know that Tyrion was a Pianist...
Every beginning young jazz musician should watch this video 👍
I am a very good condition and a few years 😆😴🙏👄💋❤💙💚💛💜💖💗💘💝👍💟💞💗💘💛
I've been playing drums for quiet a few years now and am looking to get into piano. Watching it!
+TheWorkShopofEverything ok awesome! Well stay positive 😊👌
Yep, I'm watching it.
One hundred percent TRUE, Eeco.
I used to watch this video to learn but I find myself coming back to it again and again to smile and simply enjoy Oscar Peterson. I also think he has a great singing voice and I consider that one of the best parts of the video!
Rick Beato considered this the gold standard of musician interviews. He wasn't wrong.
Imagine a time when you could - and would - have Oscar Peterson on a TV show? No bad language, no shouting, no sexualization and a ton of God-given talent. The world has gone right downhill.
Craig Nevermind wouldn’t say it’s god given but hard work
Oscar Peterson Presents.....
God-given? Hahahahah...You have no idea how hard guys like him study.
@@rodthom86 well you do have to have the feel of jazz but I agree
@Ok Zoomer what you just said about music is very dumb, and I hope you understand how dumb it is someday. Music is not sex. Sex is not music. It can be, but then people don't appreciate the music. First of all its not even logical what you said here, second of all, its wrong
I love Oscar. He’s the reason I learned how to play jazz. I had the pleasure of seeing him preform twice and met him backstage once. He was very nice and a true gentleman. RIP
indeed
Oscar Peterson! What an absolutely great musician and human being! Gotta love him! Rest in peace, O. P.
Like every great professional, he made it look effortless. That's showing the tip of the iceberg, but not the 10,000 hours that put him there.
Oscar was a Canadian institution, a musician so profound, talented, humble and genuine... His playing was instantly recognisable after three notes and the grace that which he played and that fluidity left no doubt. And Mr. Cavett is such a genuine and knowledgeable man, that generation of interviewers is sadly so long gone.. Than you for this brilliant piece..
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4:43 - 4:57...my brain melted. Oscar acted like nothing had happened at all.
Javon Goodman sd
It’s a little difficult to do if you havent been doing it..
FUUUUUUCCCCCKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I missed the rest of the video because I was too busy pondering what this really was.
Javon Goodman Yeah that was pretty amazing. These guys, (meaning these exceptionally great musicians), live eat and breathe music. They are totally immersed in their craft and know a ton of songs. For them playing is no different than you and I talking. It’s what it takes to get to that level. Yet it’s not drudgery to them, they simply love what they do. I have a son who is the last of for children. He has three sisters who put him thru hell when they were young. He found his craft and every day he practiced. His sisters complained to make him stop. I refused them, he had up til 8:00 PM. When he’d go to sleep I had to go turn his radio off. All he listened to was jazz and classical. Today he is celebrated traveling around the world with the icons of jazz. He’s won downbeat awards, Echo awards, (Germany’s Grammy), and nominated here for a grammy as well. He knows his jazz history and is well versed in many styles and is also an innovator. His family is very proud of him ... including his sisters.
Peterson is not only a phenomenal pianist but a gracious and delightful person as well.
0:37 played with one hand and the pedal is amazing
it sounded like a whole damn band!
That stood out to me too! I wanted to hear him keep playing that "rhythm section" the whole interview. Just amazing stuff. And his Nat King Cole articulation example was great too.
Yeah, that was incredible. The way he maintained voice independence between the bass and chords showed me what I'll be working on for the next 11 years, haha
This guy was one of the absolute best ever! Same class as Art Tatum. Some people have been touched by God; this guy was one definitely of them. Delighted to have met him at Steve's Music on Queen Street in Toronto around 1981. He was looking to possibly buy an 88 key Fender Rhodes electric piano. I was a 17 year old jazz pianist myself. "Hello Mr. Peterson!" .. "How are you doing young fellow..". Definitely one of the highlights of my existence.
That place has certainly seen its share of people...
your one lucky man!!.... :-) you have to just bow down to greatness like Oscar
Thing is, he had one of the best interviewers ever. No one can do it today like the old talk show pros. Cavat gave OP a lovely open stage and it must have been a real treat for the audience.
Great story--thank you David :)
Yeh!
"If you say Donna Summers; you're in deep trouble!"
"...and so are you".
what does this reference
Even when it's explained watching a master musician play is like watching a wizard cast a spell. You don't understand how it's possible, you're simply in awe.
When he plays, my jaw automatically drops like I'm standing on a cliff, witnessing the most scenic view on the planet.
What a lovely, intelligent, articulate, humble and gifted man. The consummate musician! RIP Mr Peterson, and thank you for the music. Bless you.
One of the BEST interviews EVER done by anyone. So entertaining and informing. Not to mention how respectful it was which is MILES away from current talkshow hosts.
Oscar Peterson in front of a piano walked with gods. And Nature itself -- with the sounds of the Oceans, the Fresh Spring Breeze of the Mountains, the Lightning and Thunder in a Summer night or even the Music of a Golden Sunset in September -- was always jealous and envious ...
Jimmy Fallon would have put on an Afro wig and demand that Petersen play a Taylor Swift song he can steal the spotlight with.
You better say that again because I don't think they heard you. 5/25/2021
Lmao
That’s why no one watches late night talk tv anymore, it’s all trash.
Wonderful segment. When TV talk shows were still intelligent and inspiring to watch.
Jimmy Fallon is an idiot
Yeah. No doubt. Incredible dexterity. My 2-3 hour a day rehearsals will get me there by the time I am 250 years old. Hahahaha....
Pablo casals at 83 was asked why do you practice 4 and 5 hours a day... He said "I'm beginning to notice some improvements"
David Landsberg I’ve heard the same story about Renoir’s diary. Whoever said/wrote it, I like the view of life as one long learning experience.
Doesnt jazz piano put a smile on you everytime? If I could only achieve a tenth of what he does...
I watch this every other month, what skill from both men, it does often make me cry because it's just so full of soul and such intelligence...........ohh I duno, it's just wonderful and full of joy!
Oscar Peterson was a musician who played conversationally, speaking with his hands on the keys. An inspiring person to hear and be with. This is a great interview, and it is evident that Dick Cavett was taken with Peterson's masterful playing and sharing of his presence.
Effortless genius who is sadly no longer with us. Thank goodness for video and audio recordings.
So inspiring. Peterson is a cornucopia of intellect, aesthetic prowess, dexterity and humble panache.
Last chord at 3:06 is hands down the most beautiful chord I’ve ever heard.
Just an e flat major7 chord😂
Those flats dovring nice though. @bigandbadgolf5669
I was honoured to play at 2 of his final concerts with my band after the concert was over and he was taking pictures and signing autographs …. right at the base of my piano …. Great experience meeting and playing for him
He was a master musician
He was not just the best pianist but also the nicest person on earth!
+JohnnieRhodes Not even close. Martha Argerich and Nelson Freire are still alive.
@JohnnieRhodes what about kissin and lugansky
He has the elegance of Fats Waller, the refinement of Nat King cole, the virtuosity of Art Tatum, the blues soul of a real black man who knows his wonderful musical origins and his enormous genius. A perfect being as well as an amazing singer and a good and genuine person. Love you Oscar,from the bottom of my heart! You are the best❤
Probably repeating myself, but Oscar was an absolute gem and such a modest delight in interviewing. Above all he was a " great" pianist.
what a talent and a gracious/thoughtful and friendly man
3:50 , Sounds just like Nat King Cole! What a fantastic video
He’s got more talent in his pinky than I have total. Incredible!
It's like he's not even trying, literally a genius.
Mr. Oscar, you were sublime. You answered all questions and reinforced at the keyboard where you turned verbal into music. Besides having genius, you had Class.
still is and he is still here ❤️
@@TimmieB Oh, dear Lord, forgive my ignorance regarding Mr. Oscar and his longevity! Good news. He must be honored with full accolades. Kennedy Center must pull out the stops to honor Oscar Peterson!
@@TimmieB You're just picking with Steve, right? Oscar sadly died in 2007...
Most piano players have second thoughts of continuing when they hear records like "Tracks" or "My favorite instrument". Good God almighty. I always thought that the double octave melody was overdubbed and recorded twice in the studio, but here he does it live in front of the camera. He´s left hand can reach for chords like noone done before. It´s like a freakin´ dictionary book!
I had the pleasure of listening to Oscar Peterson playing live at the Blue Note Jazz Club in New York in the mid 1980s. It was a real treat that I will always remember and a one-off night out while on a work visit to New York State. After the first half of the performance I thought WOW! After the second half I thought WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW!!! Now retired, I am in the early stages of learning to play keyboard, using the Yamaha method. If I can only achieve a fraction of Mr Peterson' skill, I will be over the moon. Thanks for the posting. Incidentally, what an interesting conversation they had about music.
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I randomly picked up a CD of his for a drive to the shore. I remember nothing of that drive because I was transfixed to another place the whole ride by his amazing playing and talent....pure talent. I am, now a major fan.
The dynamic between these two is so great! I didn't want this video to end.
I can't imagine this being on television today unfortunately. What a shame. Culture has really plummeted.
incredibly untrue. the jazz industry is booming. stop being cynical and get out there
Andrew specifically mentioned television. He is talking about the absolute garbage on TV these days. This kind of show wouldn't ever be produced in today's (rotten to the core) culture.
Good thing we have KZhead
That's because today's music is trash for the most part. What really gets me is how people deny that there are canons in art, comparing Paul Mc Cartney's "genius" to Bach!!!
TheMenghi1: I don't know about Bach, The Beatles never claimed to be the best musicians even though McCartney is a great bass player and George Harrison came up with a few incredible guitar solos for their songs, none of them read music. But what I will say, Lennon and McCartney were excellent song writers, and Harrison not bad either - think "Something" - the most covered Beatles song. (And some of the later Beatles songs are not easy to play and are actually very sophisticated, the different chords they would use etc. There are a lot of youtube videos on how to play many of these songs or what is unique about them). The Beatles were great innovators and they changed pop/rock music in ways no one else could imagine in their brief 7 year history. Never to be duplicated and an amazing feat and at an amazing pace.
Oscar, without a doubt, must rank in the Top Ten jazz masters of all time! I'm so glad we have videos like this to share his genius with future generations. I only regret that I never got to see him perform live & in person. What a great, great artist! 😁👍🎼🎶🎹
Oscar was the best pianist that has ever walked in earth. His hands were just magic. His music just flowed from his being.
Wow, I've heard Oscar for years and always knew he was a monster right along the abilities of Art Tatum but had no idea he was such a nice man, excellent teacher, prodigious technique.....wish I could've met him and taken lessons....
I wish I could have at least met him! XD
To just stand in his presence @@Mr_Original
@@boogiewoogiepapa4784 I know, right. To be able to meet such a pivotal figure in jazz history in person would be so fulfilling...
The genius of the piano RIP
Oscar Emmanuel Peterson, CC, CQ, OOnt (August 15, 1925 - December 23, 2007) was a Canadian jazz pianist and composer.
@@valitademaricedelacouvrier2617 Darn... v_v
Oscar Peterson was a musical giant, such incredible talent, he made the almost impossible seem so easy and within reach.
This is such a classy segment with really well researched questions, allowing Peterson to intimately showcase his skill and personality while keeping it laid back and jovial. They really didn't patronize the audience back then, love to see it.
Terrific piece! Oscar Peterson was a true virtuoso. It is great to see how he handles himself with class and dignity, never feeling the need to explain the obvious to most. When asked if he could just play like that from the start, or did he have to practice, he laughed and said no, I couldn't play like that. What he didn't say here, and may have sent it earlier because we are only getting the end of the interview, A true master of his Instrument, he practiced several hours each day for his entire life. When I've read about the best of the best, this is something you will find common to all. Even if they are playing concerts five or six or even seven days a week, they still find time for their practice. That is probably one of the most important things new musicians can learn. Never feel you're so good, you don't need to practice. In fact, those I have spoken with always looked forward to practice hours. Unlike most of us, who do it because we think we have to, and feel it is a chore, the best look forward to the end of the shows where they can get back to Learning something new, and honing what they've learned. Thank you for posting this!
I like your comment very much.
they all played non stop...all the piano virtuosos. every single day (except from when travelling)
Thanks Dave for this rather obscure segment.Oscar P. was my favorie piano player.My Aunt Ruth worked as a housekeeper and cook for Dick Cavett.She said he was good to work for,and he loved her roast beef with Yorkshire pudding.
Oscar had such a beautiful voice!!! OMG i could listen to him singing forever!
Total genius with a giant heart, a rapturous smile and a master at his craft. God bless this sweet man who played with pure soul!
I remember staying up late to catch Oscar on BBC2, with the volume turned up just enough for me to hear it but not loud enough to disturb my parents. As well as his obvious talent, he always came across as a gentleman, an intelligent and measured individual and a respectful human being. My piano playing is nowhere near as good as his but I do try to be a decent human, and that's because of people like Mr. Peterson. Thanks for the music, the life lessons and the entertainment, Oscar.
"whatever you chose to do - you're just moving the harmonies around..." it's that easy :)
The most natural conversation ever apeared to me, magnificent!
I wish TV was still like this. Informative, simple, and intelligent.
The powers that be want a dumbed down, controllable society.
Glenn Gould and Oscar. Arguably two of the greatest pianists of the 20th century .... and both Canadian.
Great pianist. Born in Montréal. Bravo Oscar, on se souviens de toi
All this time I didn't even know he was Canadian born. O P you make us Canadians proud!
Faudrait peut-être qu'on l'honore à sa juste valeur ici à Montréal.
@@windhoek_stallion8455 Bien d'accord avec toi.
Two of the all-time greats in their respective fields. I used to tune in to Dick Cavett all the time, and I’ve been listening to Oscar Peterson since I was just a pup.
I am truly sad I wasn’t born to meet this Amazing Musician! This is Amazing Geez!!🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
a true master and a beautiful human
Beethoven - Czerny - Liszt - Thomán - de Marky - Peterson!
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Oscar's teacher was a student of Liszt....I think he would have been BEYOND pleased.
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When a master explains an already great piece it sounds even greater
I don't think we fully appreciated just how good Oscar Peterson really was. My father a professional musician back in the 50,s always spoke about his playing. Even after all these years he still stands out as one of the greats.
Oscar Peterson - Genius and Musical Polyglot.
With good hand size, technique and intense training, it's easy for anyone to be a piano polyglot.
TheObserver Are you fucking kidding me?
What a beautiful human being Oscar was! It's nice to hear his voice, so now when I read his book, I have something to compare it to. He had such a buoyance in his sound that was infectious...him with Ray Brown and Clark Terry is just classic!
Incredible piano player, I was and am always amazed by his technical skills. There are so many of his albums that I truly adore. But what a charming personality he had, too. Well-spirited, humorous, classy. So sad he passed in 2007.
5:25 Just casually moves through harmonies for a few seconds that could create entire series' worth of scores.