This is after his stroke in '93, so because of that and his arthritis, he wasn't even using his left hand a majority of the time. Oscar Peterson with just one hand is much better than any other pianist with 2. May he rest in peace.
He does use his left hand but only for voicings. I remember he used to play all kinds of crazy things with his left hand before, so that means his left hand has worse coordination because of the stroke?
@@adrimstyler I spoke to the bass player on this (Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen) in the early 2000s Pipoliini, in the interval at Ronnie Scott's, where he was playing in a duo setting with Mulgrew Miller). He said that Oscar had unfortunately lost most of his left hand facility after the stroke. That's why he always took a top guitarist on tour with him when he came back, because it just helped fill out the chord voicings and enhanced the soloing capacity within the group. He always loved playing with guitarists anyway (Barney Kessel, Joe Pass, Herb Ellis and, of course, Lorne Lofsky here).
@@adrimstyler Yes, probably 90% or more of his left facility. At some point, with therapy he was able to play some simple 3rd and 7th voicings, but without much rhythmic content, compared to what he did before the stroke. he would just lay a couple fingers down for a bar. or two. So, probably, really, 95%, gone.
@@MarkTarmannPianoCheck_it_out bro that 95% lost it's scary thinking about all the time he spended practicing which are insanely amount of time. I just can't imagine that even with the less time I have practice. So the fact that he just standed up to play again could be seen as a demonstration of will.
Your comment is unfair to the other two in that trio. In that trio, all three of them were geniuses. Now, you can't say this for many other trios but here it is in order and so your comment was incomplete.
Oscar Peterson remains (to me) one of the most entertaining pianists to listen to. His style is unmatched, and it's so lively. I can only listen to so much McCoy or Keith Jarrett or the like, but I absolutely love listening to Oscar. The only other pianist I can think of that I enjoy just as much is Bill Evans
God bless Oscar Peterson and every musician who ever played a note. These artists bring us a sublime joy that is unforgettable and priceless. RIP, Mr. Peterson.
@@glevumguy7850 beautiful lines indeed, Oscar is my personal favorite piqnist of all time.Oscar and Erroll are the only pianists who have actually moved me to tears when listening. But Art...is Art lol. Love them all, both once in a lifetime talents
That Martin Drew always knew what to say with his drumming and how much to say when he said it. Rest in peace all of them… Oscar, Martin and Niels. Was blessed to see them many times…
how good is this after his illness my god if ever a man was born to play a piano it was oscar.i can not put into words how much joy and happiness he has brought to me over the last 60yrs.r.i.p. great man.
ARE YOU SPEAKING OF OSCAR? SO WHAT HAPPENED TO HIS LEFT HAND? IT LOOKS AS THOUGH HE IS PLAYING WITH IT IN THIS CD. PLEASE ANSWER. THANKS! SYLVIA -FL 04-05-2015
... le escuché a mi amigo, JOSÉ LUIS CORDOVA, músico y comentarista de jazz, chileno, que OSCAR PETERSON, que en esta grabación ya estaba, en gran medida, limitado de tocar con su mano izquierda, que "PETERSON puede tocar con una mano, lo que otros pianistas tocan con las dos" . Gran verdad, PETERSON fue uno de los más destacados pianistas de este "lenguaje musical " que tanto amamos.
the stars may shine above your head aloof.. the moon may smile upon the lonely roof, but all i've got is just a thought and maybe i'm a goof, but all i've got is just a thought or two... it may be rain or shine or snow or who... who knows what game the world may play today? and when the sun comes shining in i want to soak it too, cuz there will never ever be another you!
He's amazing! With 2 hands it sounds like 4 hands when he plays! With 1 hands it sounds like 3 hands when he plays! He is tremendous! I wish I was half as good as a one handed Oscar Peterson. RIP, he was the best piano player the World has ever seen.
I was 4 yrs old! Idont understand how anybody could be so subjective to the playing of OP, he was truly a spirit of Art Tatum, one of the founders of what we call jazz, he is true the "Maharaja of the Piano"
For awhile now, I've been playing other Jazz recordings & Big Bands, too. Now I have come back to my old friend Oscar Peterson. I can't count the many times I have played this recording through the years. It doesn't matter because each time I listen to it is like the very first time. It's exciting, joyful, relaxing and very familiar to me. This man and his group of very talented men is so fresh and inspiring. SYLVIA - FL 5/25/2019
Master Oscar Peterson (a piano genius) and his friends (all great musicians) gave us the most beautiful interpretations that are possible on Jazz. A legend, sirs.
Oscar Peterson was blessed with a divine talent. I have adored his piano playing since I was 20 (some three decades ago). This clip combines two special treats - his magnificent style with one of my all-time favourite jazz melodies, the great tune by Harry Warren, né Salvatore Antonio Guaragna, one of the most gifted songwriters of all times.
i like this song by oscar this my favorite song in the world that nancy wilson sing thanks so much very nice i was raised on jazz from waaaay; back in the day this kind of music is all i know you have to feel jazz to understand it i'm feeling it now it;s beautifulthanks again
After seeing Peterson play live at the Hollywood Bowl and how he buried his entire rhythm section right off the stage with only his left hand. Well, you'd be fortunate to even come close to doing with two good hands what he was capable of doing with one. Case closed!
+Pierre S , not a thing rude about vanislefan's comment. This was shortly after Oscar suffered the stroke that, essentially, disabled his left hand. This recording is nothing short of miraculous.
You notice when that left hand is not there but it does not matter, this man was the ultimate for me. Met him once. He was not in the mood for an interview that day, but hey..."He was Oscar"... Was amazing just to be in his presence...
I miss him so much too. Note this performance was after his stroke when he lost the use of his left hand which basically hovers now over the keyboard as he essentially plays with just one hand - his right - a true genius right to the very end
I agree with enzo 321 and would like to say how this was important pianist in jazz. Oscar with his impeccable technique has established a unique style and striking so that it could differentiate itself from many other geniuses of the same instrument. In the jazz genre has existed perhaps as many musicians of the highest competence than any other genre but of course, in classical music as well.
being a double bass player myself I feel sad and ashamed that I only 'discovered' this kind man and heavenly playing Niels-Henning some months ago... Too late to compliment him man to man!
YES, SHAUMBS, THE WORDS ARE FOOLS, IDIOTS, DEAD EARS, NO APPRECIATION FOR THE WONDERFULLY TALENTED MEN PLAYING THEIR HEARTS AND FINGERS JUST MOVING BEYOND ALL BELIEF. FOOLS, INDEED! SYLVIA FL - 04-05-2019
This song was written in 1942 by Harry Warren and Mack Gordon. At first blush, it sounds complimentary and romantic, at least by virtue of its hook phrase. But it is about AN IMPENDING BREAKUP. The verse tells of two lovers parting. The refrain describes the 'other' nights, lovers, songs, seasons, and lips that lie in store, though “There Will Never Be Another You.”
LA MAXIMA EXPRESION DEL BUEN GUSTO. DE LA IMPROVISACION AL MAXIMO Y DE LO MAXIMO DE LO MAXIMO DE TODOOOOOOOOO O SEA PURO NECTAR CON LO MEJOR DE LA HISTORIA DEL JAZZ. SALUDOS Y GRACIAS POR COMPARTIRLO
What a talent. Think how much pleasure Oscar gave to so many people.And I remember some great sessions with Martin Drew at the Bull at Barnes with Tony Lee and co.Tony did a great impression of Oscar ,Errol and a few others, any recordings of that?
It took me a year to realize, that I wrote "hole time" instead of "whole time" ;) @ Retro Thingz: Yes I know and I've found out as well that many Jazz Players are good Singers. Good example: Richard Bona. Damn good bassist but at the same time a wonderful singer Cheerz
@keyzitis There was a vocal and piano playing before the Gypsy Jazz string guys who are the best in Chicago about to perform. The Pianist was dead on perfect, and he was "with " the music too. When they concluded, the singer introduced the guy as some one he just performed with for the very first time. Blew me away. You may have to travel a little, but try to follow up the roomers for talent in your area or region. There are a lot of unknowns who are great too. Norbert
oh my goodness this is a treasure!! To see peterson play with pederson after his stroke issue....didn't think it ever happend. Those 3 are very entertaining and it's beautiful to listen to them play.
Superb...reminds me of the great Peterson CD "The Good Life"... Beautifully and tightly knit quartet here, great swing. Many, many thanks for the upload!
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There will never be another Oscar Peterson.
Bob Reich ..., or NHØP👍
BOB REICH: YOU'VE GOT THAT RIGHT. JUST AS THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER YOU OR I.
SYLVIA - FL 6/14/19
@@pedemeyer or Martin Drew. The best trio ever!
A singular player!
Bob Reich I’m still working on that one
This is after his stroke in '93, so because of that and his arthritis, he wasn't even using his left hand a majority of the time. Oscar Peterson with just one hand is much better than any other pianist with 2. May he rest in peace.
After the stroke Oscar came back by The Grace of God and Oscar's severe love of his will to play. I'm back on piano again but maybe on trombone again.
😢😢😢
This was after the stroke. With one hand,he was able to do what most people couldn't. RIP.
thank you for pointing that out, he is essentially playing with his right hand only, incredible
He does use his left hand but only for voicings. I remember he used to play all kinds of crazy things with his left hand before, so that means his left hand has worse coordination because of the stroke?
@@adrimstyler I spoke to the bass player on this (Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen) in the early 2000s Pipoliini, in the interval at Ronnie Scott's, where he was playing in a duo setting with Mulgrew Miller). He said that Oscar had unfortunately lost most of his left hand facility after the stroke. That's why he always took a top guitarist on tour with him when he came back, because it just helped fill out the chord voicings and enhanced the soloing capacity within the group. He always loved playing with guitarists anyway (Barney Kessel, Joe Pass, Herb Ellis and, of course, Lorne Lofsky here).
@@adrimstyler Yes, probably 90% or more of his left facility. At some point, with therapy he was able to play some simple 3rd and 7th voicings, but without much rhythmic content, compared to what he did before the stroke. he would just lay a couple fingers down for a bar. or two. So, probably, really, 95%, gone.
@@MarkTarmannPianoCheck_it_out bro that 95% lost it's scary thinking about all the time he spended practicing which are insanely amount of time. I just can't imagine that even with the less time I have practice. So the fact that he just standed up to play again could be seen as a demonstration of will.
There will definitely never be another Oscar Peterson
The guitarist is Lorne Lofsky, a Canadian who played with OP during OP's last years.
thanks for that
He's killing it!!!
A clinic on how to comp behind a pianist, without getting in his way.
That guitarist is amazing! Of course, Oscar is king of the keyboard. What a wonderful Canadian legacy.
I was listening to him with Ray Brown & Ed Thigpen when i was 16. I am still listening to him today I'm 73.
The sound of the A Bosendorfer piano is world renowned and Oscar Peterson gets everything out of the instrument
The bassist Pedersen was
a genius.
Your comment is unfair to the other two in that trio. In that trio, all three of them were geniuses. Now, you can't say this for many other trios but here it is in order and so your comment was incomplete.
The bassist was incredible, just like all the trio. I whish we had more bassist like him nowadays.
Oscar Peterson remains (to me) one of the most entertaining pianists to listen to. His style is unmatched, and it's so lively. I can only listen to so much McCoy or Keith Jarrett or the like, but I absolutely love listening to Oscar. The only other pianist I can think of that I enjoy just as much is Bill Evans
@@richardsmith6793 Even Thelonious Monk!
@Dekarthegreat: May I suggest Mr. Flynn?
Elaine Elias is very good. Check it.
@@ohitsustu1835 she is Bill Evans in a skirt :)
I agree , totally and above all about Bill Evans my mithe … ❤
God bless Oscar Peterson and every musician who ever played a note. These artists bring us a sublime joy that is unforgettable and priceless. RIP, Mr. Peterson.
Oscar Peterson was the best jazz pianist ever. Period.
*2nd Best....respectfully lol
Oscar plays such beautiful lines, but Art, he never left anything out did he.
@@glevumguy7850 beautiful lines indeed, Oscar is my personal favorite piqnist of all time.Oscar and Erroll are the only pianists who have actually moved me to tears when listening. But Art...is Art lol. Love them all, both once in a lifetime talents
That Martin Drew always knew what to say with his drumming and how much to say when he said it. Rest in peace all of them… Oscar, Martin and Niels. Was blessed to see them many times…
Oscar could play better than a million piano players using only one hand! He was and still is, my favorite jazz pianist in the world.
I have never wanted to play the piano until today...I will never take those black and white keys for granted ever again...omg....
There will never be another you would be a most fitting epitaph for the great man. So much talent so much dignity.
There will never be another you, dear Oscar!!!
how good is this after his illness my god if ever a man was born to play a piano it was oscar.i can not put into words how much joy and happiness he has brought to me over the last 60yrs.r.i.p. great man.
WOW EVEN WITH THE LOST OF HIS LEFT HAND HE SOUNDS GREAT
ARE YOU SPEAKING OF OSCAR? SO WHAT HAPPENED TO HIS LEFT HAND? IT LOOKS AS THOUGH HE IS PLAYING WITH IT IN THIS CD. PLEASE ANSWER. THANKS! SYLVIA -FL 04-05-2015
@@ChannelMaster720 He had a stroke, after which his movement was limited I believe
oscar peterson= what true talent is all about.
... le escuché a mi amigo, JOSÉ LUIS CORDOVA, músico y comentarista de jazz, chileno, que OSCAR PETERSON, que en esta grabación ya estaba, en gran medida, limitado de tocar con su mano izquierda, que "PETERSON puede tocar con una mano, lo que otros pianistas tocan con las dos" . Gran verdad, PETERSON fue uno de los más destacados pianistas de este "lenguaje musical " que tanto amamos.
RIP Martin Drew ... a marvellous drummer who sadly passed away this week.
No Pain Mr. Oscar Peterson. You are still here with us.
Chick Corea just died today, this performance makes me feel so nostalgic
Collosally good musician. The light of heaven to him
the stars may shine above your head aloof..
the moon may smile upon the lonely roof,
but all i've got is just a thought and maybe i'm a goof,
but all i've got is just a thought or two...
it may be rain or shine or snow or who...
who knows what game the world may play today?
and when the sun comes shining in i want to soak it too,
cuz there will never ever be another you!
In Ottawa in Canada there is a wonderful statue of him sitting at the piano with his music playing on a loop. It's great .
Would love to see that as I'm a big fan.
Nothing makes me smile more than this man... Miss you Oscar...
He's amazing! With 2 hands it sounds like 4 hands when he plays! With 1 hands it sounds like 3 hands when he plays! He is tremendous! I wish I was half as good as a one handed Oscar Peterson. RIP, he was the best piano player the World has ever seen.
The title of this song is the absolutely perfect description about the feelings that I have for Mssrs. Peterson and NHOP
Maestro with the touch of gold and one handed too! NT
this was right after the stroke,and he kept a guitar along for the next few years, before he passed
Just an overwhelming display of unreplaceable talent by Oscar.
Michael Bolton on guitar
Incredible!
Thanks
O.P. must had been an alien……no human being could play the piano the way he did! Simply the best!
Never another Oscar Peterson. Thanks for all the exquisite sound you left behind Mr. P. Rest in Peace
Love the quote at the end of the guitar solo.
Also Oscar playing amazingly without his left hand.
I was 4 yrs old! Idont understand how anybody could be so subjective to the playing of OP, he was truly a spirit of Art Tatum, one of the founders of what we call jazz, he is true the "Maharaja of the Piano"
For awhile now, I've been playing other Jazz recordings & Big Bands, too. Now I have come back to my old friend Oscar Peterson. I can't count the many times I have played this recording through the years. It doesn't matter because each time I listen to it is like the very first time. It's exciting, joyful, relaxing and very familiar to me. This man and his group of very talented men is so fresh and inspiring. SYLVIA - FL 5/25/2019
ooo sweet bosendorf...
This was absolutely amazing played with only one hand....absolutely LOVE this guy....so missed!!
Master Oscar Peterson (a piano genius) and his friends (all great musicians) gave us the most beautiful interpretations that are possible on Jazz.
A legend, sirs.
i will never get over this performance. addictive and lovely.
There will never be an OSCAR the GREAT!!! R.I.P.
Oscar Peterson was blessed with a divine talent. I have adored his piano playing since I was 20 (some three decades ago). This clip combines two special treats - his magnificent style with one of my all-time favourite jazz melodies, the great tune by Harry Warren, né Salvatore Antonio Guaragna, one of the most gifted songwriters of all times.
Niels Henning Oersted Pedersen on the double bass!
Heard Oscar at the London House(Chicago) about 1970. Beyond comparison!
Had a tear in my eye after watching this. Sad he is gone. A true legend.
In my opinion, the best jazz piano player ever.
agreed
true. only art tatum would be on par
Rhythm galore, damn. I love this version, Oscar killed this perfectly.
i like this song by oscar this my favorite song in the world that nancy wilson sing thanks so much very nice i was raised on jazz from waaaay; back in the day this kind of music is all i know you have to feel jazz to understand it i'm feeling it now it;s beautifulthanks again
After seeing Peterson play live at the Hollywood Bowl and how he buried his entire rhythm section right off the stage with only his left hand. Well, you'd be fortunate to even come close to doing with two good hands what he was capable of doing with one. Case closed!
gotta love that man.
rest in peace, i love you.
Man! Even the way he played the melody was just beautiful! I'm with Bob Reich: There will never be another Oscar Peterson!
the one and only ! Oscar !! bcp de respect ;)
Speechless. Great play by Maestro!
I miss you , Oscar.
Basically Oscar is playing with one hand.. sounds better than most players with all their faculties.
+vanislefan rude.
+Pierre S , not a thing rude about vanislefan's comment. This was shortly after Oscar suffered the stroke that, essentially, disabled his left hand. This recording is nothing short of miraculous.
Walter Lipman I know but demeaning all other piano players that look up to him. like myself.
Gotcha.
Butthurt!
Oscar I cry listening you.thanks..
You notice when that left hand is not there but it does not matter, this man was the ultimate for me.
Met him once. He was not in the mood for an interview that day, but hey..."He was Oscar"...
Was amazing just to be in his presence...
I miss him so much too. Note this performance was after his stroke when he lost the use of his left hand which basically hovers now over the keyboard as he essentially plays with just one hand - his right - a true genius right to the very end
Tremendous guitarist !...
What's his name? He kinda looks like Jimmy Raney, but I'm not sure
Lorne Lofsky, Canadian guitarist, briliant, and so much underrated!
@@gergokovacsjazzpiano8165 thank you so much🙏 I'll check his music for sure
Genius....genius....absolutely!!!!! Great Oscar!!! rip
He was and still the best Montreal born jazz player ever.
Oh God what a bless to be able to listen to these masters!!!!
I am sad I have never heard Peterson live
There will never be another Oscar Peterson...
Lorne Lofsky guitar sound is smooth and pleasant.
I agree with enzo 321 and would like to say how this was important pianist in jazz. Oscar with his impeccable technique has established a unique style and striking so that it could differentiate itself from many other geniuses of the same instrument. In the jazz genre has existed perhaps as many musicians of the highest competence than any other genre but of course, in classical music as well.
There will never be another oscar peterson
I'm really love the B piano sound. Oscar love it!
I think that all of thes musicians are world class - the time to criticise is when YOU can play as well or better, if not sit back in awe.
Absolutely brilliant. I thought that I was in
heaven.
being a double bass player myself I feel sad and ashamed that I only 'discovered' this kind man and heavenly playing Niels-Henning some months ago... Too late to compliment him man to man!
on eof the best piano players and musician in the worlds history and the BESt piano
there is , he knew !!
absolutely great team.
How could anyone possibly give this a thumbs down... Fools
Because the video is choppy, not that I did
Trolls...
YES, SHAUMBS, THE WORDS ARE FOOLS, IDIOTS, DEAD EARS, NO APPRECIATION FOR THE WONDERFULLY TALENTED MEN PLAYING THEIR HEARTS AND FINGERS JUST MOVING BEYOND ALL BELIEF. FOOLS, INDEED! SYLVIA FL - 04-05-2019
cause my music teachers making me do work on it
Delphos G Your comment just says,”you have no ears” and you just don’t get it! Stick to commenting on something you know about
Glad I came across this little gem.
Oscar, dang gina, you are great
everyone in the rhythm section knows exactly where they belong, just magic
I wish I could have been there....such a gentle giant of the music world.....never as brash as a keith jarrett.....Truly an amazing player.
He was the best!!!
Terri
Yes
Oscar, there will never be another you!!!
This song was written in 1942 by Harry Warren and Mack Gordon. At first blush, it sounds complimentary and romantic, at least by virtue of its hook phrase. But it is about AN IMPENDING BREAKUP. The verse tells of two lovers parting. The refrain describes the 'other' nights, lovers, songs, seasons, and lips that lie in store, though “There Will Never Be Another You.”
Oscar " Master" Peterson
One of the best
Undoubtedly the most exciting group ever!
So very sad to see the great man lose the use of his left hand. Life can be cruel. As has been said: There will never be another you.
The great Martin Drew on drums. Left us last summer. RIP Martin.
LA MAXIMA EXPRESION DEL BUEN GUSTO. DE LA IMPROVISACION AL MAXIMO Y DE LO MAXIMO DE LO MAXIMO DE TODOOOOOOOOO O SEA PURO NECTAR CON LO MEJOR DE LA HISTORIA DEL JAZZ. SALUDOS Y GRACIAS POR COMPARTIRLO
What a talent. Think how much pleasure Oscar gave to so many people.And I remember some great sessions with Martin Drew at the Bull at Barnes with Tony Lee and co.Tony did a great impression of Oscar ,Errol and a few others, any recordings of that?
FANTASTICO, rip genius.
Does anybody else hear O.P singing?;)
He is doing it the hole time. Sounds like a Soprano Didgeridoo ;)
gialafor pa It sounds like Kieth Jarrett!
It took me a year to realize, that I wrote "hole time" instead of "whole time"
;)
@ Retro Thingz: Yes I know and I've found out as well that many Jazz Players are good Singers.
Good example: Richard Bona. Damn good bassist but at the same time a wonderful singer
Cheerz
+gialafor pa and oddly enough, when he wants to he's a great singer
+gialafor pa wtf is 'hole time'?
digitalmorgan what's wrong with it?
There will never be another Oscar.
really love this video, oscar is the greatest!
@keyzitis There was a vocal and piano playing before the Gypsy Jazz string guys who are the best in Chicago about to perform. The Pianist was dead on perfect, and he was "with " the music too. When they concluded, the singer introduced the guy as some one he just performed with for the very first time. Blew me away.
You may have to travel a little, but try to follow up the roomers for talent in your area or region. There are a lot of unknowns who are great too.
Norbert
oh my goodness this is a treasure!!
To see peterson play with pederson after his stroke issue....didn't think it ever happend.
Those 3 are very entertaining and it's beautiful to listen to them play.
This kind of music makes you feel alive. I would happy to show more piano students how to play this way. Thanks for uploading...........Bill Duna
What a great talent one of the greats. So thankful there are many young people carrying on this great music.❤️
Il n'y a pas de mot assez grand pour décrire le talent de ce grand artiste merci à vous Oscar.
Superb...reminds me of the great Peterson CD "The Good Life"... Beautifully and tightly knit quartet here, great swing. Many, many thanks for the upload!
Wonderful Oscar !
Superb! Thank you Oscar
...Thank you..Gotta add this vibe to my AmericanA Channel....Dolce vita !
this song is jazz for days
This man just can't do wong in my eyes.
sarcasm aside, the brother on the piano is one of the greatest jazz pianists ever!