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Memories of Oscar Peterson

the best

jason Jan 03, 2010

The best jazz pianist ever.

The best among the best

Miquel Pascual Dec 09, 2009

I still remember when I bought in te sixties the LP entitled NIGHT TRAIN Nº 1.
He discovered to me the sense of jazz. No one could express better what jazz means.
Ih heaven exists he must fill one of its best places there. He deserves it ........

Thank you, Mr. Peterson

Christopher Burnett Nov 12, 2009

I have been listening to O.P. for fifty years. His music has made my life fuller, richer, more fun. I am so thankful that he shared his beautiful talent with us.

Unsurpassed greatness

Madeline Sanders Aug 20, 2009

Although music was not mycollege major, I nonetheless possess a natural talent for the piano. That said, Oscar Peterson was hands down a master of the keyboard; the sheer complexity his arrangements and the ability to bring it all together was a skill that a very few possess. My favorites: Tenderly and Night Train are tunes that I still go out of my way to hear played by Oscar. And, some of my best memories of his performances were Ravinia in Highland Park, IL and, oh my goodness, his appearance at the University of California, Berkeley. Maybe in my lifetime I'll meet another jazz pianist with the masterful skill of an Oscar Peterson. Thank you.

My Memory

Lois Chartres Nov 07, 2008

Can anyone help - Did Oscar Petersen go to the Toronto Press Ball in 1959

My Memory

chris vaz Jul 15, 2008

Saw him at Birdland in New York City in 2007 - his last concert there in the company of my friend Gerry Coutinho who is himself a pianist. Gerry can still not get over the fact that he was able to see him live in concert but also get himself photographed with Oscar and press the flesh. It was a dream come true for him.

Oscar in Finland

Hannu Rasanen Jul 11, 2008

Hi dear Oscar the master pianoplayer jamming there in the heaven! Thanks a lot for your fabulous concerts here in Finland at the Pori Jazzfestival. It has been a great pleasure to listen to you. Your memory will live forever among us who like the jazz music. We miss you a ot.

My Memory

Liz Feb 19, 2008

LIfe will never be the same with out Oscar. It feels like the world is a little less brighter with out Oscar here to help us out. It is like you can not smile with out it hurting and feeling like part of you will never be the same.

Love

Maggie Feb 19, 2008

I learned so much from him that I am sure that I will never be the same maggie that I was befor. His death did not effect me but everyone else.I loved his music like nothing else.

Listen

Maggie Feb 19, 2008

His music will continue to ring in my ears like a bell.

My Memory

...dave harold Feb 12, 2008

I first "discovered" Oscar at the London House in Chicago on July 29th, 1961 during the recording of the famous London House sessions on Verve Records. Oscar was the "Boss Man" from that day forward. As a jazz DJ on radio for many years, I made it a point to play at least one O.P. record on every show. I also had the good fortune of interviewing him around 1965. He was a gracious gentleman, incredibly talented, and a tremendous inspiration to all who appreciate jazz. Like so many others who have gone before, he will be so greatly missed.

...dave harold
Indianapolis, IN

The Jazz Emperor

Lukhetho Mthethwa Feb 11, 2008

Oscar might be gone but his legacy will live forever.I'm a young pianist from South Africa and I'll forever remember him as "the man that defied human musical nature"

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