Christopher Plummer got into college together with OP, also planning to study piano, and they soon became friends. But when Plummer heard Oscar play for the first time, he thought “I better do something else”, and switched to acting 😆
@chasesanborn
Жыл бұрын
Sometimes fate is kind.
@MrLightning20
Жыл бұрын
An absolute legend, my favorite jazz pianist of all time and number one influencer.
@chasesanborn
Жыл бұрын
You are a person of discriminating taste.
@l.a.covers8400
10 ай бұрын
Maaaannn O.p. had chops for days. Honestly he belongs in my top ten. You can literally feel the joy he radiates when he plays. I mean techniques and flashiness aside. You know you have yourself a master musician when their music makes you feel.
@chasesanborn
10 ай бұрын
It doesn't require a master musician or monster chops to elicit an emotional reaction--imagine a heartfelt but technically flawed version of a song sung by an amateur. And great chops on their own may leave a listener impressed but unmoved. Not every jazz musician has virtuoso chops like Oscar, but all the great ones have the intent and ability to reach a listener on a deeper level.
@l.a.covers8400
10 ай бұрын
@@chasesanborn i agree with you on that. I'm sure someone like say, Bill Evans (who has a similar classical background) makes me feel the opposite compared to when i listen to O.P. O.p. makes me wanna smile and laugh and dance. It swings like crazy. Bill Evans makes me think of my ex and rainy days. Lol
@chasesanborn
2 жыл бұрын
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@frednerk8366
Жыл бұрын
This very similar to his 1951 Carnegie Hall concert rendition of Tenderly. I have the EP of that with C Jam Blues on the other side.
@chasesanborn
Жыл бұрын
Oscar was remarkably consistent, to say the least.
@harri2626
Жыл бұрын
Yes, I immediately thought the same. The second half is almost note for note.
@matth6932
2 жыл бұрын
Nice CBC clip! I fell in love with Oscar and the 'trio' in the Ella and Louis recordings with Verve. Oscar meets Louis album remains one of my favourites to swing to. Our trio plays most of those tunes. Thank-you for another journey Chase!
@chasesanborn
2 жыл бұрын
I was happy to discover that clip!
@dannymarks988
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent Post Great Work.
@chasesanborn
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Danny!
@dannymarks988
2 жыл бұрын
I'm doing a series on Oscar's Blues for 91.1 FM would love you to do a guest spot. Let's talk.
@chasesanborn
2 жыл бұрын
@@dannymarks988 Send a message from my website and we can move the discussion to email.
@dneil8867
Жыл бұрын
A magnificent technician….
@chasesanborn
Жыл бұрын
At the very least.
@craigbroadfoot1851
2 ай бұрын
He wasn’t just a technician - Oscar had great feel as well as technique.
@themightystring
Жыл бұрын
Loving the series, and including a shreds video at the end of this is so well placed! 😊
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