A Tribute to Oscar Peterson in Concert - Jim Martinez

Samples of various Peterson arrangements. Performed live at Carmel Presbyterian Church in Sept of 2007. Jim Martinez, piano; Chris Smith, bass; Tim Metz, drums; Laura Didier, page turner/vocalist. More info at www.jimmartinez.com.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Jazz
• piano
• Oscar
• Peterson
• Carmel
• Jim
• Martinez

[MrRealJazz]

Song at 4:30 please!

[itmsjim]

@MrRealJazz It's "The Jitterbug Waltz" by Thomas "Fats" Waller. I'm so bummed that the video and audio never synced up :-/

[slimyp]

this is super...but im getting a vid to audio mismatch! :{

[itmsjim]

@slimyp Thanks for the reminder. I need to re-upload this. I don't know why but all of a sudden YouTube messed up the sync. Ah, well....I appreciate you letting me know.

[jazzmk]

Jim, this is fantastic! Not only are you playing his notes, you are playing his heart!

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[itmsjim]

You know, that is is the single, most wonderful comment I have ever received in my years of playing OP. And I've received thousands...thank you very much!!

[erotsen]

Thank you Jim for another great link. Get yourself down to PHX and do this stuff.

[parkthoven]

Awesome performance~~

P.S. Thank you Susancarol for letting me know this wonderful video~

[MrRealJazz]

@itmsjim Sorry for the delayed response, thank you for the help! The video and audio may not be synced but it is still a wonderful tribute to Oscar Peterson that at the same time showcases your talents! Keep up the great work!

[ghfa1234]

Excellent as usual. Congratulations Jim, please keep up with putting your performances on line...

[slimyp]

I was looking for OP's version of fly me to the moon, love his version

and i'm glad i found this...

did u ever record OPs fly me to the moon? if yes, i'd love to see

[pekar5]

tough it is wonderfull it is still lightyears from oscar

[Andreeeiiii]

ah ok, well but i meant that he can play those transcription..my mistake