Tribute to Oscar Pettiford
Oscar Pettiford was an influential American jazz double bassist and composer, often considered one of the pioneers of modern jazz bass playing. He was born on September 19, 1922, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, and passed away on September 8, 1960, in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Pettiford made significant contributions to the development of bebop and played with many important figures in jazz during his career, including Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, and Max Roach, to name a few. He was known for his virtuosic technique, rhythmic inventiveness, and ability to blend seamlessly with both the rhythm section and melodic lines in a jazz ensemble.
One of his key innovations was his use of the bass in a more melodic way, often incorporating more harmonic sophistication and counterpoint. His compositions and arrangements were also highly regarded in the jazz world, and he recorded with some of the best-known musicians of the era.
Pettiford’s legacy as a bassist and composer remains significant, influencing later generations of jazz bassists, and he is often remembered for his contributions to jazz in the 1940s and 1950s. His work remains an essential part of the history of modern jazz.
Line up :
Thomas Pol – bas
Durk Hijma – gitaar
Mitchell Damen – drums
Stan van de Wetering – sax
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