I miss Dick Cavett. Back in the 70s he was the smartest guy on TV. I searched Youtube for his show with Robin Williams - that was epic, but only little snips are available.
Mastery is beautiful to watch, especially when done by a master who affects no pomposity or bloviation in their explanation. The way Peterson’s hands move up and down the keys was a little like watching birds in flight, or a world-class gymnast vaulting off the pommel horse. Poetry in motion.
And yeah, @Boundegar, the older I get the more I realize how awesome Dick Cavett was.
Edit: Came back to add this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTJhHn-TuDY
I can’t find it now but if you see the clip of Christopher Plummer talking about the trials of being the SECOND best piano player in his high school (behind Peterson) it’s a great story.
That was wonderful.
My personal favorite:
I think Oscar had a leg up - his sister Daisy was a helluva piano teacher.
awesome all around, great way to end the day - please keep up the “wonderful” BB
<a href=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qu1Z3ok0kA>Here’s one.
Dang! I almost posted this clip in the comments for the article on Brubecks’ Take Five.
since they mentioned him in the interview, I’ll share an Art Tatum tune here, a personal favorite
@wrecksdart thanks for that C Jam’s link. he’s killin’ it!
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