Both versions are terrific and the playing by both men is out of this world. However, I give Tatum's version the edge. Peterson was the product of an age. Tatum was the creator of an age.
The only thing i really realize in the difference is that Oscar Peterson doesn't do those runs and end on a single note up high. Many of times, Art will do some sort of run at stop on a single note (like the high
Goddammit, when I saw this in the "suggestions" column, as I clicked I hoped against hope this would be Tatum and Peterson playing *together* Still great.
If I asked 100 of the best ever pianists -they would say: these are off the chart performers. Spend the rest of your life trying to pick one or the other. THAT would be goodest time wellest spent! (I pick OP)
Tatum's style is more of a free flow; Oscar relies more on accentuations. Also both of Tatum's hands seem to have a life or purpose of their own; Oscar seems to have them acting more like a doubles team. Both my favorite jazz pianists. Both great versions, so hard to compare. If I had to name my favorite version, I'd give the nod to Tatum because of its intricacy and sheer amazing factor.
Well, on piano they're both amazing, hard to compare, but I like Art's version here, because not not only did it have the one and only Art Tatum on piano, but it also had the amazing Tiny Grimes on electric guitar!!
Useless to speculate on which is the better pianist/musician. There is Art Tatum, there is Oscar Peterson, and there is…everyone else. Just imagine the rent parties in heaven these days!
One of his first exposures to Tatum's musical talents came early in his teen years when his father played Art Tatum's Tiger Rag for him, and Peterson was so intimidated by what he heard that he became disillusioned about his own playing, to the extent of refusing to play the piano at all for several weeks. In his own words, "Tatum scared me to death" and Peterson was "never cocky again" about his mastery at the piano.[8] Tatum was a model for Peterson's musicianship during the 1940s and 1950s.
Tatum and Peterson eventually became good friends, although Peterson was always shy about being compared with Tatum and rarely played the piano in Tatum's presence.
I like Oscar more, but I think Tatum's abilities were technically superior to Oscar's. Anyway Peterson is my favorite Jazz musician. I have seen him twice in concert, in the early 1980's. My only regret is that I was far to young to appreciate what I was hearing @ the time. (I was only about 10-11 years old @ the time)
@johnbresnik But no one can ever do what Tatum did though. While Oscar had alot to offer, he´s was very open minded to everything, unlike Tatum who was just completely his own and truely unique. Not that Oscar wasn´t, but he was a bit more you know... Licks, tricks and all that shit, and a bit too bluesy for my taste. Tatum was a whole band himself, with a new sound everytime!
Crikey that is no joke, they are both equally the best at this, I might just go and cry my eyes out for two months that I can't play like Oscar neither. Aaaaarghh!!
can't agree that art's left hand is more independent than Oscar's; while
his right hand is clearly unmatched. Both are so fine; and we're lucky to hear them!
Best left hand? see dave mckenna
TheJmd441 1 month ago
"Art Tatum trio"? I thought Art always preferred playing alone.
Santosificationable 2 months ago
Tatum was blind and he's perfect pitch.
hartopoangeline 2 months ago
Both versions are terrific and the playing by both men is out of this world. However, I give Tatum's version the edge. Peterson was the product of an age. Tatum was the creator of an age.
dnettles 2 months ago 2
The only thing i really realize in the difference is that Oscar Peterson doesn't do those runs and end on a single note up high. Many of times, Art will do some sort of run at stop on a single note (like the high
16yearoldwhiteboy 2 months ago
Goddammit, when I saw this in the "suggestions" column, as I clicked I hoped against hope this would be Tatum and Peterson playing *together* Still great.
polymath7 4 months ago
@polymath7 same
gmcwhir 2 months ago
If I asked 100 of the best ever pianists -they would say: these are off the chart performers. Spend the rest of your life trying to pick one or the other. THAT would be goodest time wellest spent! (I pick OP)
1mikeharr1 4 months ago
OSCAR EAT TATUM TO BREAKFAST.
oscarpeterson85 4 months ago
What progression what that from 1:19-the first half of 1:22 ?
16yearoldwhiteboy 4 months ago
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16yearoldwhiteboy 5 months ago
Tatum's style is more of a free flow; Oscar relies more on accentuations. Also both of Tatum's hands seem to have a life or purpose of their own; Oscar seems to have them acting more like a doubles team. Both my favorite jazz pianists. Both great versions, so hard to compare. If I had to name my favorite version, I'd give the nod to Tatum because of its intricacy and sheer amazing factor.
SkippyZ1210 5 months ago 7
Jaw. Floor.
mauijaystar 6 months ago
Well, on piano they're both amazing, hard to compare, but I like Art's version here, because not not only did it have the one and only Art Tatum on piano, but it also had the amazing Tiny Grimes on electric guitar!!
TheHeater90 6 months ago
Useless to speculate on which is the better pianist/musician. There is Art Tatum, there is Oscar Peterson, and there is…everyone else. Just imagine the rent parties in heaven these days!
johnp234 6 months ago
I think Peterson was more melodic than Tatum, although Tatum had amazing skills.
johnbresnik 6 months ago 8
One of his first exposures to Tatum's musical talents came early in his teen years when his father played Art Tatum's Tiger Rag for him, and Peterson was so intimidated by what he heard that he became disillusioned about his own playing, to the extent of refusing to play the piano at all for several weeks. In his own words, "Tatum scared me to death" and Peterson was "never cocky again" about his mastery at the piano.[8] Tatum was a model for Peterson's musicianship during the 1940s and 1950s.
gjc82071 6 months ago
PART 2
Tatum and Peterson eventually became good friends, although Peterson was always shy about being compared with Tatum and rarely played the piano in Tatum's presence.
I like Oscar more, but I think Tatum's abilities were technically superior to Oscar's. Anyway Peterson is my favorite Jazz musician. I have seen him twice in concert, in the early 1980's. My only regret is that I was far to young to appreciate what I was hearing @ the time. (I was only about 10-11 years old @ the time)
gjc82071 6 months ago
@johnbresnik But no one can ever do what Tatum did though. While Oscar had alot to offer, he´s was very open minded to everything, unlike Tatum who was just completely his own and truely unique. Not that Oscar wasn´t, but he was a bit more you know... Licks, tricks and all that shit, and a bit too bluesy for my taste. Tatum was a whole band himself, with a new sound everytime!
MathiasKaizer 4 months ago
Of course great piano by Tatum - but an equally superb guitar solo from Tiny Grimes. The Tatum side swings much more than the Peterson version.
harryoakley 6 months ago
Crikey that is no joke, they are both equally the best at this, I might just go and cry my eyes out for two months that I can't play like Oscar neither. Aaaaarghh!!
vimana19 7 months ago
poor guitar player, trying to keep up and all.
maxtheman946 7 months ago
Love Oscar's Anthropology quote at 2:19
PowerToasty 8 months ago
wow....those are my heros!!
I never saw a photo of them together!!
TheGroovestock 1 year ago
@TheGroovestock Amen! I love both of them an they are bot good in their own right!
mpizarro51 9 months ago