Jazz pianist Oscar Peterson leads a trio in this 1989 concert. His talent has taken him far beyond his native Canada, bringing him fame across the globe. Joined by Niels-Henning Oersted Pedersen on bass and Martin Drew on drums, Peterson plays a selection of favorites, including "Salute to Bach," "Cakewalk," and Duke Ellington's "Perdido."
This performance from Berlin in 1989 features the Master of the Keyboard backed by the equally legendary bassist Niels-Henning Oersted Pedersen and drummer Martin Drew. Oscar Peterson was a star in Canada, his homeland, before Norman Granz brought him to this country in 1949 for a surprise debut at Carnegie Hall. First, a perennial mainstay of Jazz at the Philharmonic, the charismatic Oscar Peterson soon enjoyed universal popularity. This DVD is a prime example of how he delighted the audiences of five continents in the framework of his superb trios.