Tag Archives: Oscar Peterson

Today’s Music: Oscar Peterson, “Sweet Georgia Brown” (1985) Plus

Posted on June 27, 2012 by admin

The Oscar Peterson Trio with Joe Pass on guitar, in a 1985 concert at the Bussoladomani, Lido di Camaiore, Italy. No drummer, but this track swings like crazy. Plus, Oscar playing his own composition, “Hymn to Freedom in F”: (‘Birthdays’ … Continue reading →

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Today’s Music: Duke Ellington, “Take the A Train” (1964)

Posted on May 20, 2012 by admin

This video is unique for two reasons: Duke introduces his longtime writing and arranging partner Billy Strayhorn, and it has a great stand-up bass solo by Ernie Shepard. Another genius, Oscar Peterson, does his take on Ellington’s classic composition:

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Today’s Music: Oscar Peterson, “C Jam Blues” (1964)

Posted on May 19, 2012 by admin

The piano genius live in Denmark in 1964, with Ray Brown on bass and Ed Thigpen on drums.

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Today’s Music: Oscar Peterson with Joe Pass

Posted on December 11, 2011 by admin

How can you go wrong with the Oscar Peterson Trio with Joe Pass on guitar? (If you don’t know who these great musicians are, go to the Google and get some learnin’.)

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