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Today in Jazz: Jazz, eh?
Pianist Oscar Peterson born 1925 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Peterson and Indianapolis native J.J. Johnson both played in the group, Jazz at the Philharmonic. Tweet
Video of the Day: Old Oscar
Today’s Mandatory Monday features the great Oscar Peterson taking on the Ellington classic “Caravan” back in 1986. You can see old Oscar never let his age get to him, his playing is just as fast as always. Tweet
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Quote of the Day: That’s Jazz
“It’s the group sound that’s important, even when you’re playing a solo. You not only have to know your own instrument, you must know the others and how to back them up at all times. That’s jazz.” -Oscar Peterson Tweet
Quote of the Day: Just Play
“Some people try to get very philosophical and cerebral about what they’re trying to say with jazz. You don’t need any prologues, you just play. If you have something to say of any worth then people will listen to you.” … Continue reading
Song of the Day: Oscar Peterson “A Child is Born”
The Oscar Peterson Trio performing a holiday tradition. Tweet
What time is it?
When addressing the question of how jazz fits into everyone’s daily life, there are many factors that can be taken into account. Time is something extremely valuable to a musician, as it helps keep one in good graces with the … Continue reading
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