Oscar Peterson solo

[XxMisterJohnsonxX]

greatest jazz improvisator

[sdegrace]

warm and virtouoso touch. Thand you for this!

[joshyboiH]

Its almost like he can talk in piano language!

[lebronx12345]

I am a big fan of Cool Jazz now!! THANKS OSCAR!

[stwnyc]

Beautiful. What I wouldn't give to play like that!

[Sutherland5]

@stwnyc Well, why not give your full commitment then? ...easier said than done, right? :P But he, if anyone, surely works as an inspiration to do so!

[KennyKameruchi]

I am so moved by this solo-thanks for posting. Undeniable and so sweet sounding. Beyond the beyond! One of my influences.

[mbnetzwerk]

a great musician

[darknessbydesign]

he IS the piano

[Lewis1key]

Saw him play with Herb Ellis and Ray Brown at the Blue Note back in the late 80's.

Classiest act I ever saw and heard!

[2hard2knock]

Outstanding!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[musamor75]

Unique. His ideas just never end. The piano's great jazz and blues exponent. It's all there, Stride, Blues, Bop. He was born in Point St-Charles, a southern suburb of Montreal, Quebec. It took very little time for the world to discover this true genius. Your memory will live on forever Oscar ; your were a gift to Music

[SammyhxD]

Épic solo...my inspiration to keep studing piano *_* from Brazil \o

[lowCbass]

Those aren't beads of sweat dripping off his head. His forehead is just crying tears of sweet joy over the beauty of his playing.

[Musicmrjr]

how can people dislike this video?!! the best solo i've come across on youtube

[huhuhmm]

29 wrong sperm 

[MrJrtubin]

Yes.....

[Keyz88]

My hero!! I miss him dearly.

[melodic218]

A man and a Piano :)

[ivandelospisos]

aquien le gusta el piano tiene que conocer a OSCAR PETERSON

[bebopbo12]

truefire got me here and im glad it did

[marquez164]

Does anyone know where this solo can be found and what it is called?

[dangerbooboo]

@marquez164 The name of the song is "I Can't Get Started" and you realize his solo is improvised, right? You can do what the rest of us jazz players do and transcribe it yourself. GLHF. :)

[RosaBarroca]

minha nova paixao!

[amno1000]

WHO THE FUCK WOULD DISLIKE THIS???

[arthurtopilow]

Oscar the magnificent!  One great phrase after another!

[arthurtopilow]

Oscar the magnificent. Just when you think he can't possibly do better, he does. Too bad I never heard him in person. 

[StephenFiorentini]

The world wasn't meant for people like Oscar, Count, Django and The Duke. They were destined for something much more.

[mastrosaffi]

Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa­ahhhhhhhh babe.... THIS IS JAZZ!!!!!!!!!!!! 

[smashingpoop]

those chords...

[julionightingale]

I wish one day i could play like Oscar Peterson! or at least herbie hancok

[warambil]

He's the best!

[ryanjoe2003]

What a player.

[ryanjoe2003]

What a player.

[SexualAudio]

26 people are def or waste!!

[BlizzardVisionTV]

I can't help but shake my head in disbelief.

[MrMarianoAlberti]

el mas grande de todos los pianistas que escuche el verdaderamente vuela sobre esas teclas

[sk83502]

wtf?! 3:37 why is there someone snoring?!

[fnbkr]

@sk83502 it's oscar singing along. which is nice, in fact

[Mmanuzynha]

Inigualável Mr. Peterson...I love...

[fishybishbash]

Check this run 1:38



[ajcim]

As exceptional as this is, many experiencing Oscar for the first time should know that he was in his sixties in this clip and a bit past his prime. Check out some of his work with the trio in the 50's and 60's, as well as his solo work in the 70's. There is a treasure trove of great performances of his on youtube. This man was a genius and deserves to be researched and enjoyed. We, as lovers of quality music, are fortunate he was recorded so often.

[paulostroff99]

@ajcim -How very fortunate we are that so much of Oscar's brilliance still remains.

[KPMBIZ]

@paulostroff99 .......yes!!!!!!

[Niallphillips]

I discovered this today, I'v never even heard his name before........ that makes me furious

[NarimatsuMusic]

@Niallphillips and you are finally enlightened!

[Niallphillips]

@NarimatsuMusic enlightened isn't the word... I had a look at your channel, you're a pretty sick player yourself

[NarimatsuMusic]

@Niallphillips Thanks man!

[Niallphillips]

@NarimatsuMusic just telln like it is

[Msl0ller]

@Niallphillips What planet are you from????????? The greatest pianoplayer on earth :)

[saleasylum]

@Niallphillips Now discover Art Tatum. Oscar's favorite pianist.

[dnettles]

@Niallphillips My God, where have you been my friend? Now take a look at Art Tatum, Oscar Peterson's mentor, friend, and favorite jazz pianist. Enjoy these giants!!!!!!! You're in for a treat.

[mishkacinco]

2:50 oscar's water ^^

[cosmicjazzer]

I actually sold a synth (a Chase Bit One!) to this great man back in 1986 when I worked in a music shop... He really was a gentleman...

[helmut4lyfe]

The greatest in order. Art Tatum, Oscar Peterson, Johnny Costa, Donald Lambert, Teddy Wilson

[cosmicjazzer]

@helmut4lyfe I would add Keith Jarrett

[paulostroff99]

@helmut4lyfe -Art Tatum,Oscar Peterson,Bill Evans,Errol Garner.

[Nando76128]

Melhor maneira de lembrar-me do meu Pai, O Pianista Paulinho Padilha - Floripa Sc.

[panelacosmica]

25 people are sorry they hit the wrong button...

[tuplivez]

I read that he used to practice 4-6 hours per day. Perfection like this does not come without work

[ChrisLilly32]

I have to disagree with the greatest ever. Art Tatum jus might hold that title

[m0tAguy]

@ChrisLilly32 If its anyone to hold the greatest title, it should be Johnny Costa, the man whom Art Tatum called "the white Tatum".

[chrille55555]

Hey anyone who knows if 2:50 - 3:04 is a song or is it just improvised? It's such a great melody. Oscar Peterson is btw the greatest...ever.

[SnaggaToothCatFish]

Amazing the greatest piano player of all time to me

[paulostroff99]

@SnaggaToothCatFish -Perhaps ,but only after Art Tatum.

[orlando4166]

Para mi es el más grande de los pianistas de Jazz que ha habido, es toda una época de oro, es junto a Chik Corea, Evans, Keith Jarret, Chucho Valdes, Michel Camilo y Otmaro Ruíz entre muchos que no recuerdo, es en definitiva, mi pianista de Jazz preferido, lo recuerdo desde mi niñez y ya tengo 56

[schererberlin]

Herrliche Musik!

[rlatjdwo1]

Wow look at him sweat...with passion

[Caulfield789]

I'd like to tear each one of those stuffy cunts in the audience a new asshole...how can you not JUMP OUT OF YOUR SEAT SCREAMING AT THE TOP OF YOUR LUNGS when someone finishes a solo like that?!

[malfofool21]

I miss going to watch him play, he changed the way i play music and my view on how you can be a big dreamer, I miss you Oscar

[WadeSeaton]

I am brand new to jazz. I'd been looking on different websites to find the best jazz recordings when I came across the name Oscar Peterson. I came to YouTube and typed in the name and watched the first video that came up. That was five minutes ago and now I'm a fan for life. A couple minutes in and I couldn't stop smiling.

[MrSunflare]

Some days I look up to the sky and can't help thinking that somewhere...up there Oscar Peterson is happily playing great tunes on a 1 mile long Grand Piano

[rthar]

@MrSunflare No you don't. You just want a thumbs up.

[stefanod2402]

@rthar hahahahahahha.

[WELLBRAN]

@MrSunflare Yes and miles is up there waiting for him...lol...and maybe Jimi (hendrix) is in the mix also

[Dfrankjazz]

Hi friends, you are invited to enjoy a Beautiful free online master class on the playing of Oscar Peterson. You will LOVE this! Type in "Dave Frank" Oscar on YT.

Topics include Oscar's runs, arrangement techniques, voicing, and much more.

Blessings from NYC

Dave Frank

[MIND4eva]

It is always astonishing how a human being is captivated by something like a piano - it is astonishing and fills my heart with pleasure, especially to see someone like Oscar with his talent and skills.

[clubeauty]

i live in the same neighborhood that Oscar Peterson lived in when he was younger.... AWESOME

[tobyt19]

Nat King Cole was an amazing pianist, yet only recognized for his vocal talents which were amazing in their own right.

[Steypustjori]

What song is he playing?

[datojgenti]

დიდებული ხარ ოსკარ,,დიდებული,,,,, rest in peace,oscar.......david, from georgia,caucasus

[MrMichaelhertz]

шикарно!)

[TheLockon00]

NNNNIIIIIIIIINNNNTTTTTEEENNNDD­DOOO----SSSIIIIIIIXXXTTTYYY FFFOOOUUURRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!!!1

[mactheartofwarfare]

My parents honored you oscar because they were both from montreal,canada and used to go see you,with your trio when they were dating,my father played piano and honored alot of great pianist of that time,art tatum,nat king cole,bill evans and such,but when i grew up my heroes were Sir Elton John,Leon Russell,Billy Joel and Keith Jarrett,Thank You for the gift and the legacy that was handed down

[andantelargo11]

O MY GOD....incredible

[mikitank654321]

ГЕНИЙ!!!!

[Heeltoe1018]

3:55-end = orgasm

[GreenRafael]

Hehe pozdro jp na 100%. Ciekawe, czy ktoś rozkmini co tu jest napisane :D

[xxXXRazzorXXxx]

i ve played all his track on the piano i just ♥ it

[pesbondi]

ultralike!!!!!!!!!



[SwordInAir]

so amazing

[honeybee7700]

we miss you Oscar RIP

[RealRockandRoll]

Oscar Petersons playing reminds me of a candlelit dinner at a 5 star restaurant....this is who you want behind the piano when you want that "sophisticated" swagger.....

[SexyItaliano20]

Not from this Planet !

[didibitz]

Oscar is always be my inspirator...His blues feeling is one of I am jealous of...

[slapmyfunkybass]

oscar was too good for the piano

[detroitMC313]

I love 2:53

[agustinroig]

AMAZING!!!

[acetoned76]

unfair.....

[shelldon12]

That piano is like, "oh yeeeaaaah"

[avestjazz]

Oscar is not from this planet...

[atadsatirical]

I Can't Get Starded-oh yes u can oscar

[savethemusik]

The song is Can't get started (with you), lyrics by Ira Gershwin and music by Vernon Duke ;)

[Dfrankjazz]

Wonderful new Dick Hyman master class now on youtube. Dick discusses his career and musical concepts, plays two beautiful tunes, and plays duo pianos with NYC jazz piano monster Dave Frank. You will enjoy this! Type in "Dave Frank" Dick Hyman into youtube search.

[Santosificationable]

24 people tried using their full technical ability to play this piece and had carpal tunnel after trying to perform the first 15 seconds of the piece.

[46poeta]

the king after tatum

[gregshell]

very lovely

[captainimij]

indeed, thank you Casey for leading me here.

[DalesSales]

Casey Abrams from American Idol paid tribute to him tonight

[mexipiano]

El mejor, no existe otro pianista con ese "touch", la técnica al servicio del feeling.

[SammyhxD]

This is Epic!!!

[FutureAbe]

there's so much EFFIN quality in his playing...

[gershwin339]

this is so awesome! I love him! :D seeing him play live would be a dream come true!

[TheMiwer]

@WarmBeans94 No, that's because he's fat and is sitting in full spotlight wearing a suit ! -Just kiddin ;-)

[hornetpalooza]

Oh my goodness. Magical!

[defbeats]

There will never be another oscar

[ZahidSkateboards]

Look at 3:52. Oscar: "Hmm, theres almost 100 keys on this piano, which 3 should i play. Millisecond late: "Oh these sound nice together."

[BOGnz]

23 people disliked this video.

[giogiorn]

forse il più grande

[paulostroff99]

AWESOME.TY for posting!

[xxitalia12xx]

Whoever disliked this video should die just saying

[BabiuaJanisean92]

lÓl_ÀñY_gùÿs_wáñt_tÒ_chát_wIth­_mê

[yougotcrad1]

FUCK

[BootyBot]

@WarmBeans94 maybe the lights are hot

[mjcfleury]

That lucky, lucky piano...

[AwkwardDrummer]

sounds a little bit like Brubeck in the beginning

[rictus9]

Chopin II



[Skinzlivez]

He says everything...

[elPutoGalbonio]

whats the name of the song at 2:49???

[Huckabeezer]

@elPutoGalbonio Perhaps someone else has already replied to you? But the piece that begins at about 2:49 is called, "I Can't Get Started." 

[soshuno11]

il eat your fingers

[acoproductions]

22 people suck on the piano lol.

[TheRaggadagga]

I can play that backwards! well, actually just the first note..

[cokebaronacn]

22 people have hearing problems (entirely deaf or very hard of hearing)

[slapmyfunkybass]

@cokebaronacn maybe it's andre previn clicking dislike 22 times!

[b2jongen]

No way, Oscar Peterson is a human being. 

[TheYann17]

very nice !

[waterborn11]

OH MY GOD HE IS AMAZING

[kabukibear]

@WarmBeans94 It shows that even the greats are human too. They get nervous like the rest of us, but they put in the time and effort that, regardless of the nerves, allows them to play the way they do. He's an athlete of that piano, make no mistake.

[1948Ringo]

Inacreditável essa velocidade!!!!Maravilhoso!!!!!­!!!!!!!!!!!!

[markalab]

nothing to say but amazing.

[00s00m]

OMG, this is just total beauty. Absolutely exquisite. You can hardly believe what you're hearing...the sounds that are rolling off the keys...

[vs116lla]

James Peterson at Ronnies is the only person who is approaching this.

[Regina555100]

СПАСИБО

[fedalxis]

@Regina555100 на здоровье, Регина)! смотрите другие видео из того же концерта.

[sam914179]

@fedalxis И от меня СПАСИБО. Приятно удивлён комментариям на русском.

[fedalxis]

@sam914179 пожалуйста) отчего удивление?) руссо туристо - облико морале!) насаждаем прекрасное, доброе и вечное.

[sam914179]

@fedalxis Будем надеяться, что они (плоды прекрасного) взойдут и у нас в стране.

[aliberi20]

@fedalxis what they said!

[TheDaveBloom]

hvysuoonv  ubfucuuapp skkvyuvsp udhvk? jfuvixo!

[Regina555100]

@sam914179 "Я русский бы выучил только за то, что им разговаривал Ленин"

[nare1109]

@sam914179  Тоже приятно удивлен комментариям... Оскар Питерсон вырастил столько музыкантов... Поистине гений

[Schwebbin]

beautiful.

[Christianite554]

@Regina555100 lol im glad i learned russian lol i tought myself. i love the cyrillic alphabet, you spell words how they r pronounced lol. spacibo is good. lol da sveedaneye :D

[marcuslocatelli]

@Regina555100 (random russian comment)

[Regina555100]

готова слушать, слушать и слушать

[fedalxis]

@Regina555100 потому, что гений!

[likemyviolin]

Great, huge

[directorofmusc]

Wow. The way Oscar rolled those 64th note runs on that piano. He was definately a master and is truely missed.

[xylfox]

OTHER WORLDLY........

[acetoned76]

I'm at a loss for words.....miss you Oscar

[Ms1topcat]

this for bob and john all say do happy good time for them

[toddsquad650]

@WarmBeans94 not to mention the tuxedo and hot stage lights

[carraeugenio]

there will never be another oscar...

[thatawsomeguy1212]

21 dislikes? Something's not connected on their heads! This is the best music to wind down to.

[bhebrews1214]

@thatawsomeguy1212 yeah if you dislike this you must be deaf

[bazzatt1]

AFTER LISTENING RICHARD STRAUSS,RICHARD WAGNER,RACHMANINOV YOU CAN'T HELP IT NOT TO DITCH THIS WORTHLESS jazz.

CLASSICAL MUSIC RULES!!!!!

[tarecd3592]

@bazzatt1 They both rule, both are an expression of the human soul and that is all that matters

[johnleebassist]

@bazzatt1

you must be new here.

[skeetv123]

@bazzatt1

Peterson had more talent in his pinky finger than those 3 unknowns put together.

Take your spam somewhere else and don't come back.

[Danielz0rz]

@bazzatt1 Just go for both, man. :3

[doppy661]

@bazzatt1 your silly

[DonF49]

There wasn't and won't be anyone better. HE was THE ONE.

[Hyperclefonical598]

@DonF49 I'd have to say that James P. Johnson and of course Art Tatum are more virtuosic and "better".

[lostinthegroovey]

ah the maharajah in action....

[chinozamoralex]

THIS NIGGA IS GOOD!

[BudhaMonky]

whaat ? ...

[ShugglesStuff]

my music teacher had him as a mentor/teacher back in the 90's

[OwenJamesBandTV]

.....................