The Music of Oscar Peterson
Oscar Peterson was a musician who not
so much played the piano as he let the music flow through him. And those
who played with him could feel it and they could hitch their collective
wagons to his vibe and the ride would be a wild one for all involved. Playing
two handed melodies, harmonies and humming along he could fly over the
keys or play with a delicate touch. His fellow musicians, their talents
too important and msters of their individual instruments to be referred
to as "sidemen", were always of the highest caliber and could
be counted on to step up when the time was right. His albums are too numerous
to try to sort out what's best and the like. Try them all one at a time
and find out what suits you best. We miss you Oscar.