Burning Piano!

Dave Solazzo — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 23:42:00 GMT

Wow! What happened to my piano! It's on fire! Help!

Oscar Peterson and NHOP

Dave Solazzo — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 08:53:00 GMT

Oscar has always been one of my biggest piano heroes and a huge inspiration to me. Since I was a kid I've spent thousands of hours listening to his recordings . I got a chance to see him play live too. When I was thirteen my parents took me to Buffalo to see Oscar play a solo piano concert. I got his autograph and my picture taken with him after the show. It made quite an impression on me!

This is Oscar playing live in 1979 with Niels Henning Orsted Pedersen on bass . The tune is Soft Winds. I love the duo setting because the clarity and precision of Oscar's articulation really stand out and sparkle here. For another great version of this tune, check out the album Digital at Montreux , one of Oscar's best recordings in my opinion and some of the most frightening piano playing you'll ever hear!

Oscar Peterson

Dave Solazzo — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:31:00 GMT

Great interview with Dick Cavett where Oscar shows us some different piano styles! He even sings a tune!

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Burning Piano!

Oscar Peterson and NHOP

Oscar Peterson