He's not a performer, he's not a composer, he's not even a musician, but Norman Granz is Mr. Jazz.
Oscar PetersonI believe in using the entire piano as a single instrument capable of expressing every possible musical idea.
Oscar PetersonToo many jazz pianists limit themselves to a personal style, a trademark, so to speak. They confine themselves to one type of playing. I believe in using the entire piano as a single instrument capable of expressing every possible musical idea. I have no one style. I play as I feel.
Oscar PetersonI don't believe that a lot of the things I hear on the air today are going to be played for as long a time as Coleman Hawkins records or Brahms concertos.
Oscar Peterson