The original version of Tenderly by Oscar Peterson was recorded in 1949 when he was a member of Norman Granz's "Jazz At The Philharmonic". All subsequent versions were based on loosely transcribed versions of the original. The original is great. The live audience lends a bit of atmosphere. It,s cool,it's relaxed and it swings.At twentyfour years of age he was a very accomplished performer. He begins the performance with a flowery introduction to the main theme,as if to say "Look I can do this,no problem,but wait until you hear what,s coming" Immerse you… read more
The original version of Tenderly by Oscar Peterson was recorded in 1949 when he was a member of Norman Granz's "Jazz At The Philharmonic&qu… read more
The original version of Tenderly by Oscar Peterson was recorded in 1949 when he was a member of Norman Granz's "Jazz At The Philharmonic". All subsequent versions were bas… read more
Oscar Peterson (1925-2007) was a Canadian jazz pianist and composer. Born in Montreal, Canada, Peterson began learning trumpet and piano from his father at the age of five, but by the age of seven, after a bout of tuberculosis, he concentrated on the piano. Some of the artists who influenced Peterson during the early years were Teddy Wilson, Nat "King" Cole, James P. Johnson, and the legendary Art Tatum, to whom many have tried to compare Peterson in later years. In fact, one of his first exposures to the musical talents of Art Tatum came early in his teen years when his f… read more
Oscar Peterson (1925-2007) was a Canadian jazz pianist and composer. Born in Montreal, Canada, Peterson began learning trumpet and piano from his father at the age of five, but by the age o… read more
Oscar Peterson (1925-2007) was a Canadian jazz pianist and composer. Born in Montreal, Canada, Peterson began learning trumpet and piano from his father at the age of five, but by the age of seven, after a bout of tuberculosis, he conc… read more