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Oscar Peterson v. Bill Evans

post #1 of 10
6/8/10 at 1:40am
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Let us debate the merits of my two favorite jazz pianists. Engage.
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post #2 of 10
6/8/10 at 1:45am
There is nothing to debate.
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post #3 of 10
6/8/10 at 1:46am
I voated for Oscar Peterson because he's black.

Sent from my iDap
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post #4 of 10
6/8/10 at 1:47am
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It's pretty easy to say that Oscar was the superior in terms of technicality. But man, Bill Evans yanked an amazing tone from the piano. I seriously can't choose.
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post #5 of 10
6/8/10 at 1:52am
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It's pretty easy to say that Oscar was the superior in terms of technicality. But man, Bill Evans yanked an amazing tone from the piano. I seriously can't choose.

And here we have all the problems of democracy writ small-- the only man qualified to offer an educated vote refuses to vote at all.
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post #6 of 10
6/8/10 at 12:41pm
Two completely different pianists, why does one have to be "better". Why a poll?
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post #7 of 10
6/8/10 at 12:49pm
Agreed. I don't know who is "better" and by what criteria.

I suppose if I had to choose I'd rather listen to Oscar.
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post #8 of 10
6/8/10 at 1:00pm
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Let us debate the merits of my two favorite jazz pianists. Engage.

What is jazz?
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post #9 of 10
6/8/10 at 6:11pm
tough call, like them both.
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post #10 of 10
6/8/10 at 6:20pm
I think Bill has a deeper catalog of quality recordings, but I think Oscar's best (Exclusively for my Friends) is better than Bill's best (Complete '61 Village Vanguard or Waltz for Debby.) I listen to Bill more often though because I enjoy his mood while working or relaxing.
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