Let's Check Out Oscar Pettiford!

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This week, let's talk about one of the unheralded GIANTS of jazz bass: the great Oscar Pettiford, his life, and his music. Carrying the torch that Jimmy Blanton lit, OP would carry jazz bass into the modern age, helping to develop "Bebop" music, and creating one of the greatest voices the instrument has ever known. From Monk to Duke Ellington to Miles to Sonny Rollins to Stan Getz to Billie Holiday, OP played with just about everybody possible in Jazz, but has never gotten the due that his younger peers have gotten over the years. Join me and explore OP's history and greatness along with some of the incredible records he made at the peak of his short career in jazz.

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[frankwagner]

As a veteran bass player, it's still amazing to me what a challenge it is to play Oscar's solos. There is such a wealth of information to be had when listening to Oscar and analyzing his solos. Thank you.

[martyyvonnebeauty]

Oscar was my husband’s grandfather. Good to hear more of his story. As a tribute to him we played his music during our wedding reception. His musical genes has definitely traveled through the family in my husband and now our son. Great video!

[alexandergallant]

I have one of Oscar Pettiford Bass books. Still studying!

[bobrowlette]

Thanks, Paul for another great video. Oscar Pettiford is one of my all-time favorites, and he certainly deserves to be remembered.

[steve]

Thank you for posting this tribute to O.P., a fantastic bassist and composer. I got smart and started working on Tricotism last year, still working on it, it is the challenge for a bassist, happy to say though that the composition swings even as a study piece. Great information and vibe on your channel, Thank you.

[notbyinit]

Oscar Pettiford also left 3 beautiful children. His son Cello and a set of twins . We grew up together . ❤️ Thank you for sharing this amazing video. It will be liked, shared and I'm definitely a new subscriber

[joseenriquelunamendoza]

Thanks Paul for putting in all the love and work for the global bass community. Some of us who are older that are still knowledgeble of our Upright Bass Legacy. There are so many unsung héroes and just great soft spoken visionary players out there its difficult to keep track of them all.

[OrbitalLizardStudios]

I'm a cellist, so I first found out about Oscar Pettiford from searching up "jazz on cello" lol

[kenmorley]

I love his playing especially on Monk Plays Ellington .

[alexandrebrasil]

Wonderfull content! Thanks for keeping OP memory alive for us!

[mdspman]

OP was far ahead of his time in both his bass lines and bebop soloing on upright. Thanks for the video

[cameronsteuart]

these history videos are my favorite thing on your channel, I didn't know any of these guys!

[patrickmckain]

Great video. Oscar Pettiford was an amazing bassist. I am impressed to this day with his playing so much so that i did his interpretation of Stardust for my recital. Still working hard to improve my playing and this video just inspired me. Brought back memories to keep working harder. Thank you Sir, i love following your videos here in Trinidad.Hoping to study with you one day.

[allanploth]

Love OP! So strong and gentle, so lyrical and sophisticated. ❤️

[attichatchsound-bobkowal]

OP - the OG of virtuoso Jazz Bassists!

[drbassface]

Love it! I was turned on to OP via the Three Vinyl Album from ABC Records entitled “The Bass” I did learn and Transcribed his Original Tricotism and The Plain But Simple Truth. I loved his trio playing with Lucky Thompson. Swinging hard and no drums. I Love the feeling I get when I hear those tunes. Thanks for turning me on to even more great OP info. Keep up these awesome videos. You really do. Great job. Dave

[mr.k]

Great tribute to OP! Thank you for doing this!

[charlesbarry]

Brilliant player
He left us way too soon.

[leosmithonbass]

@3:44 -- DAYUM!!

Amigo, thanks for another great lesson. There so much here about OP that i never knew.

[BassPlayerNcl]

Another wonderful and informative tribute. There's so much inspiration to take from OP that your suggestions for recordings make the process much less daunting. Thank you again, Bassman 😊🎵🎶❤️🙏