Oscar Peterson: 1925-2007

“A jazz player is an instant composer. You have to think about it, it’s an intellectual form.” – Oscar Peterson

Jazz great Oscar Peterson dead at 82 (from CNN)

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Yeah I was so shocked to see the announcement in the news today. Another loss to the music world…

I lurve the way he enjoys himself at the piano. The theme is rather Classical, I must say ;)

B - Wednesday, 26 December, 2007 at 8:28 pm

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Jeremy! (and whoever is reading this)
You must so hear this one… I lurvit lurvit :D

(sorry I dunno how to do the link in Comments)

B - Wednesday, 26 December, 2007 at 9:10 pm

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Wow, that clip you provided is fantastic! His improvisational skills are just phenomenal. And yeah, the piece which I embedded above does sound Classical alright!

Jeremy - Wednesday, 26 December, 2007 at 10:26 pm

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