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oscar peterson

Oscar Peterson Live Piano Blues Trio C Jam Fabulous Performance

Recorded Live in Denmark, 1964. Oscar Peterson on Piano; Ray Brown on Bass; Ed Thigpen on Drums.

Oscar Emmanuel Peterson, 1925 – 2007, was a jazz pianist and composer from Canada. Peterson started piano lessons at the age of five. He performed at thousands of live concerts worldwide. His extraordinary career lasted more than 60 years.

He is one of the most accomplished and greatest pianists of all time. His friend Duke Ellington called him the “Maharaja of the keyboard.” His astonishing virtuosity stands out at the top of the jazz world.

hiromi uehara

Wild Performance Piano Jazz Hiromi Uehara Japanese Timeout Video

Hiromi Uehara, commonly known as Hiromi, is a jazz composer and pianist from Hamamatsu, Japan. She is recognized by her incredibly virtuosic technique, high energetic performances and the blending in her compositions of musical genres such as new bop, progressive rock, classical and fusion.

Hiromi began classical piano at age six. Her piano teacher introduced to jazz when she was eight. At 14, she had already performed with the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra. At 17, she met Chick Corea by chance in Tokyo, and was invited to play a concert with him the very next day.

She worked as a jingle writer for several years, and then enrolled at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts to study music. At Berklee, she was mentored by Ahmad Jamal. By the time of her graduation, she had already signed with a jazz label Telarc. Since 2004 debut, Hiromi has toured the world and appeared in numerous jazz festivals. She has played live at the prestigious Newport Jazz Festival.

 

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• Individual Piano & Keyboard Lessons
• Beginners Always Welcome
• Very Patient Teacher
• Children & Adults – All Ages

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YouTube Videos of my students playing piano, time lapse and stop motion student video projects.

Video Lang Lang Plays Chopin Solo Piano Keyboard Live

A live video performance by Lang Lang. Chopin Waltz Brilliante in A Flat Major.

Lang Lang was born in Shenyang China in 1982. He is a famous classical concert pianist. He currently resides in New York City. Lang Lang is known throughout the world, having played concerts in Europe, North America, and Asia. He has also made numerous television appearances and has recorded many albums. Lang Lang began studying keyboard lessons at the age of three. Two years later, he played his first piano concert and placed first. His flashy style and thunderous keyboard playing have garnered both praise and criticism. His music has been described as having great communicative power. His career has had superstar qualities, and he is often described as being a “classical prodigy phenomenon”. His appeal to young people is undeniable as he can conquer young crowds with his youthful bravado. His playing has also been described as “blazing speed and thunderous power”, “daredevil tendencies” and “extremes of dynamics and rhythm”. Through his foundation, Lang Lang spends much time working to bring classical music to children all over the world.

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Video – Valentina Lisitsa From Kiev Ukraine Piano Solo Live Performance

A wonderful live performance from Seoul, South Korea. Valentina Lisitsa plays a Rachmaninoff Prelude.

Valentina Lisitsa is a classical pianist and international recording artist. She was born in Kiev, Ukraine. When she was only three years old, she started piano lessons. A very gifted child, she gave her first recital performance when she was only four. She has become a virtual star on YouTube and is one of the most watched pianists. She has recorded six albums including the works of Rachmaninoff, Beethoven, and Chopin. Her flawless keyboard technique makes it a pleasure to watch her play, and her emotional delivery makes her performances memorable. Valentina Lisitsa’s concerts span the globe, having performed and recorded in some of the most prestigious halls. She now lives in the U.S.

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