Oscar Peterson (RIP) (jazz, single, albums, solo, concert)

pocketaces2012 · 12-26-2007, 02:28 PM

For ya'll who didn't hear, Mr. Peterson died sunday due to kidney failure and stroke complications. One of the greatest pianists of all time, I was never able to see him perform, but if anyone has seen him perform live, or just digs his music, please discuss.

TheBig3 · 12-26-2007, 03:47 PM

I wasn't aware he'd have played when most of us could have seen him. Apparently he once played a jazz solo with his left hand while lighting a cigarette for a woman in the audience.

He was incredibly percise and was called the Mah Haraja of jazz by Duke Ellington.

Mockingbird! · 01-12-2008, 02:24 AM

oh, i was so sad when i heard that, oscar peterson was always one of my favorites pianist to listen to, he inspired me greatly as a piano player, and was Canadian, so its a shame, very sad

ddp · 01-13-2008, 11:17 AM

Yes a great loss.

I actually had him come in and teach when I was studying Jazz at York University in Toronto. I've also seen him play a number times back in the late 80s. I also was lucky to see him play with Ray Brown and Herb Ellis when they were doing a trio reunion. I think that was at a place called the Bermuda Onion which is alas like most of the great Jazz venues in North America is also no more.

There was a big free concert at Roy Thompson Hall last night in his honour. You can hear the concert here:
Welcome to CBC Radio Two

More on Oscar here:

CBC Radio 2: Oscar Peterson 1925 - 2007

Polly Glott · 02-23-2008, 08:06 AM

I saw him twice in the 80:s and he was a remarcable musician, a top notch pianist and a tremendous forerunner in his field: the jazzpiano!
I bought several of his albums.
Rest in peace, ol' ivory thumper...

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TheBig3 killedmyraindog Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 11,172	I wasn't aware he'd have played when most of us could have seen him. Apparently he once played a jazz solo with his left hand while lighting a cigarette for a woman in the audience. He was incredibly percise and was called the Mah Haraja of jazz by Duke Ellington. __________________ I've moved to a new address

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Mockingbird! Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 58	oh, i was so sad when i heard that, oscar peterson was always one of my favorites pianist to listen to, he inspired me greatly as a piano player, and was Canadian, so its a shame, very sad __________________ Is it cruel or kind Not too speak my mind And to lie to you Rather than hurt you? For after several large gins He'll confess all of his sins But still he'll hide from you Hide what's inside from you

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ddp Music Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 223	Yes a great loss. I actually had him come in and teach when I was studying Jazz at York University in Toronto. I've also seen him play a number times back in the late 80s. I also was lucky to see him play with Ray Brown and Herb Ellis when they were doing a trio reunion. I think that was at a place called the Bermuda Onion which is alas like most of the great Jazz venues in North America is also no more. There was a big free concert at Roy Thompson Hall last night in his honour. You can hear the concert here: Welcome to CBC Radio Two More on Oscar here: CBC Radio 2: Oscar Peterson 1925 - 2007 __________________ Deep Down Productions Blog: Mikeblog Rainbow Songs Foundation

02-23-2008, 08:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
Polly Glott Groupie Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 15	I saw him twice in the 80:s and he was a remarcable musician, a top notch pianist and a tremendous forerunner in his field: the jazzpiano! I bought several of his albums. Rest in peace, ol' ivory thumper...