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.
I'm a musician and, just as the critics are hard on me, I'm hard on the critics. - Oscar Peterson
I'm a musician and, just as the critics are hard on me, I'm hard on the critics.
- Oscar Peterson
Louie Bellson represents the epitome of musical talent. His ability to cover the whole musical spectrum from an elite percussionist to a very gifted … - Oscar Peterson
Louie Bellson represents the epitome of musical talent. His ability to cover the whole musical spectrum from an elite percussionist to a very gifted …
Sweets [Edison] can say more with one note than any other Jazz player alive... an approach that stresses simplicity, glorious tone, natural potency a… - Oscar Peterson
Sweets [Edison] can say more with one note than any other Jazz player alive... an approach that stresses simplicity, glorious tone, natural potency a…
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 h… - Oscar Peterson
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 h…
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 yo… - Oscar Peterson
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 yo…
I don't require lust, sex, or classic beauty; I require trust, respect, and honesty. All else builds from there. - Oscar Peterson
I don't require lust, sex, or classic beauty; I require trust, respect, and honesty. All else builds from there.
Montreal was a very active jazz center until club owners started putting in strippers instead of music. Before long, there was nothing to hear. - Oscar Peterson
Montreal was a very active jazz center until club owners started putting in strippers instead of music. Before long, there was nothing to hear.
I don't do something because I think it will sell 30 million albums. I couldn't care less. If it sells one, it sells one. - Oscar Peterson
I don't do something because I think it will sell 30 million albums. I couldn't care less. If it sells one, it sells one.
It's the group sound that's important, even when you're playing a solo. - Oscar Peterson
It's the group sound that's important, even when you're playing a solo.
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