i just realize I am watching AN INTERVIEW for the third time.

Mr. Peterson is easily one of the most intelligent people to ever to walk this earth. His gifts are simply beyond measure. Please notice just how much he pays attention to his surroundings and the people he speaks with. He has a gift so great he should be studied by all musicians!!

Shout out to all future historians! Also such a beautiful moment in music history. ❤

Beautifully spoken and a genius musician. Oscar Peterson is a treasure and gift to the world. What a privilege to hear him play and speak.

Two legends - zero ego - so refreshing

Oscar and Andre delightfully manage to make every pianist in the world feel like a schlump and at the same time inspire all of us to reach for whatever sliver of greatness is within each of us.

His control of the piano is absolute.

I love Oscar Peterson's hands on piano

Two of the greatest pianists of all times.

What a class act, Oscar. Jeez.

Mr Peterson was an intelligent absolutely gifted, brilliant jazzpianist

Brando said this was the greatest television hour of all time.

Good lord, what a human and pianist. And conversations in settings like this are priceless.

What a beautiful elegant gentleman in the true meaning of the word

So cute: OP confessing hearing Art Tatum, giving up piano for 2 mos. and crying at night! OP is my favorite jazz pianist, plus I love what a sweet soul he was.

How in the world did I go 50+ years in my life and only discover Oscar Peterson just now? Where have I been? 😢

The soft tone of Oscar and Andre talking to each other as if there's no audience, no one in the room and with all the time in the world to spare. Their memories about all these wonderful musicians, their friendship-like effortless chatting. And then every once in awhile the pure gold of them playing. Sigh! :)

Thank you Rick for leading me here.

Oscar Peterson and Andre Previn have the most fluid conversation about music I could listen to it 100 times. Thank you for your great talents

Oscar mastered the piano like water in a river...free to flow...

Pure respect for each other. Great intellectuals.. Music perfectionists...

This is one of the greatest interviews I've ever watched in my life. Two extraordinary, intelligent musicians in ego-less conversation, how inspiring! You can feel the mutual respect and the admiration. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Magnificent! Mr.Peterson is not only a virtuoso, maestro, pianist genius, his intellect, humor and musicality is incomparable. He’s an educator and Andre Previn is a superb interviewer and musician. His admiration for Mr. Peterson is palpable and I wish I had seen this sooner in my life. I love this interview, I love their interaction and the respect for the other musicians and each other. Thank you for this treasure of music and for the education. Phenomenal! Mr. Peterson is incomparable!!! MBT 1/14/2024

I am honored to say that I saw Oscar Peterson perform live at the Heinz theater in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania around 1977-78.

there r hundreds of languages in the world but a smile speaks them all

The word "genius" is tossed around to describe musicians. Oscar is among the very few who deserve the appellation. I'm referring to his musicianship, but in addition, he is among the rare musicians who are very articulate---able to describe whatever with nuance.

Oscar speaks just as eloquently as he plays

Two outstanding outstanding musicians. I love this . . . and as a teenager was there in the audience, spellbound.

Beautiful. RIP to these greats. Just love Oscar's openness and incredible skill on the keyboard.

I heard oscar wanted to drop out of school because he told his father all he could think about was chords. His father said ok if you're going to be the best. I'd say he fulfilled that requirement!!

This is perfect television

These guys are the ones I emulated growing up to play like them and learn all they knew so I can play like them. Now playing bass for 56 years now, just discovered this, SCARY HOW TIME DOES FLY.

A beautiful gift of Music both possessed and offered up for our listening pleasure ❤

I am reborn with these two giants

I wish as a human being I had Oscar Peterson’s highly commendable humility and humbleness …but for me to wish for his great genius and wisdom would be to wish for the impossible of filling a glass with a hole in its bottom with the very best of wines. And what a great conversationalist …a complete joy to both listen to and hear play! Great musician …great man!

I remember watching this live, many,, many, years ago. I remember, probably erroneously, that the program went way beyond it's allotted time, but they just kept rolling late into the night. Even the crew realized something special was happening.

You don't have to know anything about jazz to know you are watching a genius at the keyboard, and what a lovely human being.

Have mercy, that blues he plays at 38:02 is the thing. Beyond just his ability to summon speed and dexterity his feel for the music, and the blues in particular, was absolute.

Another beautiful happening. Oscar is so quick minded with his responses to Andre’s questions. Thoughtful, insightful, truthful and historically centered answers. I just got an advanced degree in music just watching and listening to this tonight!

What a lovely man. Talented beyond belief

Such a pity that this film is incomplete and misses out of the stupendous finale where Oscar Peterson and Andre Previn duet together!

R.I.P. Andre Previn

two intelligent & articulate people having a interesting convo - glad it was done in front of a camera & mic - notice it was a BBC production

I was fortunate to discover classical music and Oscar Petersen as teenager in the 1950s when he was just beginning to record.

RIP Andre Previn

A very particular elegance in Oscar's hands when he plays.

Peterson is one of the most well-spoken people I've ever heard.

Effortless admiration, skill laughter musicality respect and great story telling; these were the days when music was everything it was the instrument that shaped our lives- thank you both very much

And the humanity stopped me in my tracks. I was in a recording studio with Garth Hudson (of The Band), and suddenly in the control room I heard this fabulous music and I asked the studio owner/engineer, Who is that? Oscar....

It's cool how tight knit the jazz community was. No rivalry, nor competition, just people in fellowship making good music.

Freaking brilliant answer to that first question. Instead of saying something demeaning to the other players inability to 'keep up' he simply states that it allows him the freedom to improvise with more spontaneity. Incredibly sick talent. Good lord I am a Rock guitarist who is now anxious to go out an hear some Art Tatum and Oscar Peterson recordings. Phenomenal stuff.

This is an interview/conversation of the highest calibre, love it

I'm almost starting to cry when he described how much influence could be a bad thing. Such knowledge and understanding, Greatest words i ever listen.

Saw/heard Peterson play at a concert in the late 1970's He played two tunes solo...I had always loved/respected him as a giant of the keyboard. I can't tell you if each tune lasted 3 minutes or 12 minutes...Oscar truly "stopped the show" and made time stand still as the old line goes....Unbelievable talent....

Oscar Peterson was the greatest.

Two great musicians.Really absorbing.

How I wish he had been my teacher. What a musician.

Given the paucity of good music these days, this is an oasis. I love the breadth of BOTH musicians, and OP's breakdowns are mesmerizing. Most of all, his adoration of Tatum - unknown today - is a master musician acknowledging the musician's musician

Now Previn will meet Peterson in heaven and amaze the Gods. R.I.P.

Absolute genius. Highly intelligent and lyrical player. One of the best pianists there has ever been.

Utterly mesmerising: Both! Thankfully too, no one "whoo-hoo-ing", whistling or shrieking after the musical interludes to spoil. The conversation oh so fluid and respectful without indulging in egoism. Why are there no Grammies for such joyous events.

This was a master class in Jazz appreciation. And such a great rapport between these two: At 20:23, Previn says, “Nat Cole not only knew what to play, but . . .” And Peterson finishes the statement almost simultaneously with Previn, “. . . what to leave out.”

can't get enough of this "interview" Wonderful, every bit of it.

Oscar Peterson’s tune is very beautiful. Week land? Weak land? Very special.

A truly remarkable man As lucid and unburdened in speech as he was on the piano I could listen to him talk for days

"AUTUMN LEAVES", A LONELY SONG- STILL WORKIN ON IT- GREAT PIANIST MR. OSCAR!

What great and lovely men they are😊

I've said it before, but his nonchalance in doing what he does, is astounding.

What a treat

Sinatra once said that when he was a new singer everyone wanted to be Bing Crosby. He thought there were enough Crosby’s and he did not want to fall into that trap. Peterson had the same revelation about Art Tatum.

If everyone were like Oscar Peterson, we would have world peace...

OSCAR our Pride !! BLACK excellence. We do not TALK WE DO!! Happiness NOT NUCLEAR Weapons. BUT JOY not MISSERY, That is BLACK People's Philosophy.

Thanks for this, artfrob. It is a pleasure to listen to a conversation between two very intelligent and skilled musicians. This is my first real exposure to Oscar Peterson and he is a fantastic talent. One interesting extra: I find Andre's and Oscar's voices extremely soothing. If more people spoke in such a well-mannered way we'd probably be better listeners.

A thing people don't talk about so much with regard to Oscar is the fact that he's probably the best comper in the business. He never takes the easy way out when someone else is soloing, he invents! And it's never obtrusive or distracting, just the perfect melodic and harmonic accompaniment.

Oscar e Andre, SONO talmente due Geni e Talenti, che piu' Geni e Talenti Sono, piu' hanno una MODESTIA ECCEZIONALE E UN GRANDE RISPETTO PER TUTTO !! VERI GENI !!!!

Two giants...fantastic!

00:02-00:45 You can taste some impressionism of that delicious stew. What a master Oscar was.

Really enjoyed this. Intelligent, respectful, gently humorous discussion and outstanding musicality from Oscar. Wonderful!

So amazingly awesome--like getting to hear Mozart's and Beethoven's speak of their musical influences and contemporary insights--OP is among the greatest western genre musicians ever.

I am self learning the piano. 3 years now. Trying to learn more about people like this. Nrver heard of him. Seems extremely intelligent. Amazing player

Profound. And why is nobody making programs like this any more?

This video is from 1974, fwiw. Thanks. Heard him with Ella Fitzgerald at the Fox - the one in Atlanta. Our seats were great, but it didn't matter: pretty sure we all floated beyond the space itself, into the night sky. Rest in paradise to Oscar and Andre Luis ✨️... and Art Tatum

I will have to thank Mr. Previn all my life for this amazing interview.

...So many greats..

Totally magical interaction. Oscar Peterson is maybe the only musician I enjoy listening to as he describes what he does as I do when he does it.

Such a great pity that this isn't the complete broadcast, since it cuts out the finale where Oscar P and Andre P end by playing a duet together, which was a highlight, and indeed the most memorable part of the whole programme!

what a treat great education this is music at its best the piano all by itself jazz at its finest Oscar Peterson and Andre Previn a great musician pianist conductor History wow

Oh this was just wonderful....an hour passed in 30 seconds for me.

Oscar Peterson was just the greatest.

Simply beautiful. And an intelligent conversation between honest, talented men. I could listen for days.

I don't know what to admire the genius of these two musician/ composers or the conversation. Well done.

You could always see and hear in O.P.’s voice and demeanor that he was incredibly grateful for the gift of music and his incomparable talent as a pianist. Music was his high; his one true addiction - he had no need for drugs. To him using drugs would have equated with the betrayal of his musical passion. For a uniquely talented and loving human being and family man like O.P. betrayal never figured into the equation of life. As far as he was concerned it was already bad enough that he had to spend so much time on the road and away from his loved ones. His incredible musical genius and virtuosity were only matched by his eloquence and the strength of his character.

Oh Yeh Love is a simple thing, He is simply the best, and so tasteful. So glad to have had his music playing throughout my life. Thankyou OP.

This interview gets me. Everything about it. It’s perfect!

As a kid I was allowed to stay up and watch this. It's still magical so many decades on. Every time I hear Oscar I also hear Art Tatum. A true master.

Artistic, Introspective & Beautiful Conversation & Music between 2 Giants..... So happy it's been preserved.....

Two of my heroes growing up, still transfixed, still emulating.

A simple blues, he says... at 19:06, amazingly beautiful and so deceivingly simple! How he plays this so well??

This video is a real treasure. I wish this was mandatory for all great artists/musicians. :P To do a show like this in their life.

I love you oscar