Norman Granz Jazz in Montreux Presents Oscar Peterson Solo '75

Starring:Oscar Peterson Trio
Studio: Eagle Vision USA
Product Type: DVD

Description

Norman Granz was one of the most important people in the jazz world, despite the fact that he was not a musician. He started the Jazz At The Philharmonic series, which crisscrossed America from the mid-40's to 1957. By booking these shows only in clubs that would agree to abandon their whites-only audience policy, he also contributed to the civil rights movement, which was still years away. The Norman Granz Jazz Series are performances of some of the greatest jazz artists in American history.

Customer Reviews:

Oscar Peterson Solo '75.......2007-06-30

Oscar, as always, is just brilliant. I have watched this concert over and over again. Although I have not had the good fortune to attend one of his concerts in person, this DVD goes a long way to make up for that. I recommend all Oscar fans to try this one.

Stunning.......2007-03-12

On this form it is hard to disagree with the back cover of the DVD which says that Oscar Peterson could rightly claim to be the greatest Jazz pianist of all time.
The uptempo stuff is simple amazing, both on a technical level and the through the swing he generates playing solo. The camera angles (better than on the two bass player trio DVD) give great insight into Oscar's amazing techique. At high tempos just watch his left hand....
Oh and by the way the ballad playing is also brilliant as well.

Oscar at Montreux 75.......2007-01-06

Oscar solos are rare on CD so this is a welcome addition.

I need more stars, amazon! Simply incredible........2006-05-15

I guarantee you an unique experience.
With the greatest jazz piano virtuose I know.

If you are a pianist, this video is a must. Something similar to Georgy Cziffra on classical music. Or Sviatoslav Richter if you prefer.

As mentioned on his official site:
"Oscar came to study with an accomplished classical pianist, Hungarian Paul de Marky, who taught Oscar "technique and speedy fingers". He also helped Oscar come to believe that he had something special to give to the music world."

Therefore, Franz Liszt is on the "pianistic" genealogical tree of Peterson because Peterson studied with de Marky that studied (in Budapest) with Stephan Thoman that was a pupil of Liszt.

That makes sense!

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I have no words to describe his SOLO performance.

Phenomenal!

PS: Although the "picture" quality of the 77 DVD is a bit better, I prefer this DVD because it captured better Oscar's hands. In the 77 DVD many times you see only the Oscar's face and it is difficult to see Oscar's hands. Besides you do not clearly see the keyboard.

A Must Have for all jazz fans and serious piano music lover.......2005-04-18

Here in this DVD you can appreciate Oscar Peterson at his prime. The performance is just brillant and inspiring as always--jazz virtuoso piano as good as it gets indeed.

The camera captured his finger works at amazing pace and grace form different angles. The picture quality is not as sharp as Trio '77 DVD but you soon forget about it once the music starts. Both Trio '77 and Solo '75 are supreme performance but in solo'75 you really can see how good his left hand is compared to most other jazz pianists. By the way,the CD "Solo: Live" is another must have for all O.P fans as Oscar Peterson really plays when doing the one man show. This is also the only video footage I have seen so far including the Blues Etude--one of his early composition( in the last segment of the show but did not mentioned in the song title).

I am still waiting for the release of Oscar Peterson In Tokyo(1983)previously released by Pioneer Laser Disc. That will be the show to watch--with Joe Pass,Niels Pedersen and Martin Drew.
But berfore that, get both 1975 and 1977 show.

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