Oscar Peterson Trio - Blues Etude (Berlin, 1985)

[Carizmojones]

yet another in the line of great trios that Oscar had. NHOP's early demise was a tragic loss, for he was a monster bassist.

[caponsacchi]

Great stuff. Oscar was just as phenomenal in the mid fifties, when he didn't even use a drummer. First, he went with Barney Kessel on guitar and, when Barney declined the road wear, turned to Herb Ellis. The made some incredible albums, but Herb took to the bottle, and that's when Oscar went to Ed Thigpen on drums to close out the fifties.

[athenazenith]

for those of you wondering...it sounds so real and so now.

[athenazenith]

what is not to like. amazing it was soo long ago.

[SamBTBass]

0:32 "Here, have my sweaty towell"

[rbosque]

That piano was OWNED!

[pinkobirillo]

nono, così non ci siamo no no.........TROPPO BRAVIIIIIIIIIIIIIII AHAHAH

[tutten321]

(Renoraider) hes not actully the best but hes the best jazz player at double bass

[BentElectronics]

I Would Sell My Soul to Play Bass like Niels!....DUDe..Martin Drew,,ROCKIN IT!!!

[RenoRaider]

Oscar at the height of his powers with the two best sidemen in the biz.

[RenoRaider]

Oscar is off the hook with the two best sidemen in the biz.

[PB4711]

never forget...the best of all

[boomfield]

gents at work

[scout6686]

could you imagine being there; out of this world.

[gjc82071]

Actually, I had the privilege of seeing him twice. My only regret is that @ the time, I was a little too young to fully appreciate the experience. It was in the early 80's, I forget exactly when, but I was only like 9-11yrs old @ the time. 1st time was @ Kleinhans Music Hall in Buffalo, NY, 2nd was @ Art Park in Lewiston, NY (an outside concert venue). From the little I still remember, it was pretty amazing. BTW Blues Etude - The Trio, IMO, is the best version of this piece. My favorite!

[mdeonx16]

Oh my lawdy...

[gjc82071]

In regards to Oscar Peterson, I have but 2 regrets. I had the pleasure of seeing him in concert, twice in my life time. Unfortunately, I was just too young to appreciate it. I fell asleep both times. It was in the early 80's & I was only between the ages of 9 & 11 years old. 1st time was in Kleinhans Music Hall (home of Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra) & the 2nd was at Art Park, a small out door concert arena. I would give almost anything to relive those events, but at my current age. :-(

[RenoRaider]

Weird I just realized that OP and NHOP have the same last name. It was destiny that they got together and made the best jazz of all time.

[DYNODRUM]

Martin Drew has a great Touch ,smooth underrated, if at all player alot of drummers could learn alot about control of POWER here that these Three were displaying:THIS TAKES SOME DOIN... Hvy MEDAL ?

[jimraw1]

You aren't kidding about Martin Drew being underrated. The man is a true force of nature on the drums. I've watched several of the Buddy Rich tributes or other all-star drummer occassions and Martin is nowhere to be seen. I think Ed Thigpen went through the same thing - never acknowledging how great they were. As great as Peterson - Brown - Thigpen were, I think Peterson - NHOP - and Drew are my favorite jazz trio of all time.

[DYNODRUM]

@jimraw1 Sometimes I, wish Buddy was here to put things back in perspective so to speak ,as a true representative , whats goin on today is pretty strange w/ Drumming, except the Jazz guys etc. in my view .There are many Great players under the radar and in their own right and I ,say more power to them cause they're the real Thing...

[RenoRaider]

@jimraw1 I have to agree with ya. Drew is the tightest drummer ive ever heard. NHOP and Oscar go without saying.

[TheMersault]

The one and the only Marajah of Jazz!

[jakandmusic]

this dudes are just crazy...

[syncopatedsteve]

AMAZING! Love this soooo much!

[dustydino8]

BEST I HAVE EVER SEEN ! THANX FOR THIS >

[K59BEM]

one of the best...never forget !!

[vedelweis]

Of course man! It's NHØP! :D

[RenoRaider]

Nobody better.

[baldeagleretired]

The bass player is a monster!

[RenoRaider]

goddam Drew is tight on those drums.

[zorbazig]

Will it be possible to do better one day ? I doubt... To RenoRaider: sure Hendrix had listened to Oscar, and SURE they're playin' together now !...

[rtel123]

All three at their best! Love the drum-bass duet before Oscar arrives!

[RenoRaider]

I wonder if Hendrix ever listened to Oscar?

[affidodu]

This Kills!!!

[janejenka]

anyone know the artist whose painting is on the cover of Blues Etude

[Nickradamus]

NHOP is an absolute animal on the bass, AMAZING!

[RenoRaider]

@Nickradamus i dont think there is anybody better.

[RenoRaider]

I would sell my soul to the devil to play like Oscar.

[brouts26]

enorme lmagique the best pianist of all time

[Cacophony89]

Fooly & cooly...

[RenoRaider]

Oscar is a fucking god. and so is nhop. drummer kicks fucking ass as well.

[zenbassie03]

1 word that is a complete understatement for this greatness... KILLIN

[rgs1940]

This is amazing! There truly will never be another like OP. What a gift those of us who have been blessed with his talent. Not to overlook the support Pedersen and Drew put out. They are true talents.

[kablooie27]

does anybody know the correct track names of the berlin concert..it seems the track listing is incorrect in the DVd cover..and wat isthe 1st track in the concert

[zorbazig]

There's another version of this song called "Chicago Blues" (followed by "Blues Etude") on a Pablo record from the late 70's... Could someone post it on youtube ? They're really stratospheric here...

[OscarPetersonFan]

Actually, the "true" Blues Etude is in the album with the same name. That tune has a melody, but OP never recorded it again. His later performances of this tune were without the melody.

[Poisonseed]

There's one version I know featuring Joe Pass and Pedersen... is that the one you're referring to?

[zorbazig]

Yes, but I just found it again - the record is called "The Trio" - i think that they inverted the titles between "Chicago Blues" and "Blues Etude" on it. Thank you anyway

[zorbazig]

it's just the cream of the cream of the cream !...

[fairvalemusic]

been listening to this for years. Didnt know there was a Video. Thank you soooooooo much! Da master. No Better

[EvanCrofton]

Sweet

[CSNY225]

Absolutely ridiculous. There will never be another like him.

[Huwenmoon]

Who can play like this today??? No one I think???

[1965JWP]

"Blues Etude" is the name of the piece. I have this video and it is great.