It's time for another of my musical interludes.
(Once a disc jockey, always a disc jockey.)
Tonight, and it's always night for this guy's playing, I'm featuring a Canadian jazz pianist who I, many decades ago after listening to a performance of his on a record, said this guy has the fastest hands in the world.
He's doing a pretty much solo job here though he is backed by the great guitarist Barney Kessel and the bassist Niels Pedersen.
It was recorded in 1974 and it's about 8 minutes long so sit back, get comfortable and watch and listen to a master at the keyboard.
For the record, Peterson died in 2007 at the age of 82.
Well yeah, he probably practiced 10 hours a day. Actually WOW!
ReplyDeleteFantastic! Interesting that it's a BBC Four video. And, as an aside, some of those guys have seriously '70s hair.
ReplyDeleteThere is a statue of him in Ottawa Canada. I've seen it on a blog once or twice.
ReplyDeleteI met him years ago and he was such a nice guy. And so talented.
ReplyDeleteHe’s one our favorites. His Christmas takes album is our holiday “most played.” Any time is a good time for Oscar.
ReplyDeleteThe greatest musician my country has ever produced.
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