Heres some background information on the recording which continues to be available both as a cd and as an mp3 download. Canadian filmmaker norman maclarens film begone dull care was made to the music of oscar peterson. In 1964, oscar peterson would perform the canadiana suite on cbc tv, changing how the jazz world viewed him forever. The oscar peterson trio canadiana suite hd remastered 2018 the oscar peterson trio at zardis hd remastered 2018 the oscar peterson trio at the concertgebouw hd remastered 2018. Canadiana suite was nominated for a grammy award in 1965 for best jazz composition. Twelve years after petersons death, the jazz legends africa suite is. Oscar peterson s canadiana suite 1979, a performance with a 37piece orchestra of his canadiana suite with corresponding scenic footage. Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming. A royal wedding suite is a 1981 album by oscar peterson. A canadian suite is a 2000 studio album by oscar peterson.
All albums by oscar peterson available to download and stream in high quality. Possessing dazzling technique, the prodigiously recorded jazz pianist always delivered the musical goods in a powerfully swinging style. Here we have a cd on the telarc jazz label of a suite of compositions by oscar peterson and played by oscar with the trio accompanied by the strings of the michel legrand orchestra. Oscar peterson wheatland 1964 the beauty of oscar peterson s canadiana suite is undeniable, and his tribute to the prairies is a big favourite here at jazz. Almost two years earlier to the day, the oscar peterson trio performed on the same stage also a wdr recording. Oscar peterson the bach suite allegro andante bachs blues. Oscar peterson s canadiana suite 1979 tv movie release info. Peterson also produced a muchless effective piece that is called his canadian suite. Arranged by rick wilkins, peterson s jazz suite commemorates the 1981 wedding of charles, prince of wales and lady diana spencer at st pauls cathedral. The cd is of oscar peterson s canadiana suite, which dates from the mid1960s and is a wonderfully cohesive set of pieces that were written to go together and does so beautifully. Henri from canadiana suite,composed by oscar peterson. Includes digital download code and three bonus tracks not on the cd. On cbc tv he was seen in several specials, including.
Jazz pianist oscar peterson grew up in montreals little burgundy, a predominantly black neighbourhood where he found himself surrounded by the jazz culture that flourished in the early 20th century. Oscar peterson,piano, nhop,bass, martin drew,drums. Peterson wrote pieces for piano, trio, quartet, and big band. His bestknown compositions may be canadiana suite and hymn to freedom, the latter composed in the 1960s and inspired by the civil rights movement in the united states.
In 1979, cbc created a television special designed and directed by durnford king, who set peterson s expressive music against the beautiful backdrop of our countrys natural landscape. This time, the canadian pianist doesnt play any standards and doesnt take a boporiented approach. Love is a simple thing by june carroll, arthur siegel op. Facebook twitter youtube instagram mobile rss podcasts. The remarkable pianist oscar peterson had never been thought of that much as a composer, making this set of eight of his compositions a bit of a surprise when it was originally released. Other compositions include african suite 1979, a royal wedding suite 1981, easter suite 1984 and the trail of dreams suite 2000 for the transcanada trail. Listen free to oscar peterson canadiana suite ballad to the east, laurentide waltz and more. Release dates 0 also known as aka 0 release dates it looks like we dont have any release dates for this title yet. Composed in 1963, it is a collection of eight compositions that moves its listeners. Composed in 1963, it is a collection of eight compositions that moves its listeners across the canadian landscape on a conceptual railway journey, starting in the maritimes. The album is a suite dedicated to peterson s native canada, arranged by michel legrand. Download our podcast or click the listen link near the top of this. He also wrote several songs, and made recordings as a singer.
Oscar peterson s 1959 album the jazz soul of oscar peterson features the jazz pianist backed by longtime bandmates bassist ray. Body and soul by edward heyman, robert sour, frank eyton, john green op. Oscar peterson trio, ray brown, ed thigpen canadiana. Oscar peterson the bach suite allegro andante bachs blues vinyl lp by michelangelo car. In 1983, canadian jazz legend oscar peterson performed a piece of music called peace in tokyo.
The cd is of oscar petersons canadiana suite, which dates from the mid1960s and is a wonderfully cohesive set of pieces that were written to go together. Oscar peterson laurentide waltz free download as word doc. Oscar peterson canadiana suite vinyl mp3 album download. Peterson wrote and recorded the impressive canadiana suite in 1964 and has occasionally performed originals in the years since. Canadiana suite has remained as one of my favorite op recordings because his playing on the. The oscar peterson trio canadiana suite oscar peterson on. In 1964 oscar peterson wrote a collection of compositions inspired by towns and regions in his native canada. A canadian suite is hardly a typical oscar peterson album. Oscar peterson ballad to the east from canadiana suite. I find oscar peterson s style similar to that of the great russian pianist sviatoslav richter. Now available on cd, peterson s tribute to his native canada includes several noteworthy pieces of which hogtown blues and wheatland are best known. Peterson, oscar trio live in cologne 1963 music skip to main content. Oscar peterson canadian songwriters hall of fame inductee.
Oscar petersons canadiana suitebig band world premiere. A canadian suite abandons issues and merely revels in the transcontinental grandeur of the country of his birth. Oscar peterson trio wheatland from canadiana suite 1964 oscar peterson p,ray brownb,ed thigpend. While peterson s earlier musical tribute to his country addressed the topic of canadas refuge for blacks escaping slavery through the underground railway, trail of dreams. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Its subtitled a canadian suite and the titles and inspiration for the. Obviously, he said, it was conceived in personal terms. Oscar petersons musical tribute to canada cbc television. Oscar peterson s canadiana suite was a year in preparation. A pianist with phenomenal technique on the level of his idol, art tatum, peterson s speed, dexterity, and ability to swing at any tempo were amazing. Oscar peterson plays the cole porter songbook vinyl 1952. Oscar peterson trio wheatland from canadiana suite1964 oscar petersonp,ray brownb,ed thigpend. The very best of oscar peterson oscar peterson allmusic. Ballad to the east blues of the prairies hogtown blues land of.
Oscar petersons africa suite has never been performed in its. Peterson wrote and recorded the impressive canadiana suite in 1964 and has occasionally performed originals in the years. Oscar peterson trio the canadiana suite artist transcription piano 2005. Oscar peterson has explored nationalistic themes before, and, like his 1964 canadiana suite, this one is inspired by the changing landscape and shifting cultures encountered in crossing so vast a country, from the celtic reel of dancetron to a minuet. Oscar peterson was one of the greatest piano players of all time. Oscar peterson read more about this and other grammys news at. But it was left very loose, to permit the freedom of jazz in performance. It combines a castiron technique with stunning lyricism, while adding the freedom found only in jazz. Mark promane has released a album which is his take on oscar peterson s canadiana suite canadiana suite is oscar peterson s bestknown work. Oscar petersons canadiana suite tv movie 1979 release. Canadian musicians who led the charge on social change by bringing their stories and voices. Side by side 1994 the more i see you 1995 an oscar peterson christmas 1995.