Another good one gone. RIP Oscar Peterson
In addition to being a Wholigan of the highest order, I am also a jazziac. A lot of the great ones are gone and now we say goodbye to The Maharaja of the keyboard, Oscar Peterson.
There was no one like him and there will be no one to replace his artistry. His playing was subtle and understated, evidenced on his recordings with Ella and Louis. The classical training of his youth shone through and earned him a place in jazz royalty.
I’ll miss him, but I’m stoked to have his recordings. Check him out on youtube.
I’ll write more later.
Peace