This chart does a wonderful job of retaining the playful cheekiness of the original melody while updating it with his signature dense, modern harmonic sense. Those who consider themselves oscar peterson completists should be aware of the london house sessions, a generous fivelp set that focuses exclusively on the peterson trios 1961 engagement at chicagos london house. Tricotism written by oscar pettiford secondhandsongs. During his short, prolific, and equally tempestuous career, bassist oscar pettiford made potent modern jazz that stands the test of time, and is equal to or as brilliant as any you can name. Ray browns full part off of oscar petersons 1961 recording the trio chicago. His mother was choctaw, and his father was half cherokee and half african american. Later, the oscar pettiford tune tricotism blended sprightly, pizzicatto passages, the familiar knotty bass line and a strummed violin that sounded more like a tenor banjo. The music of oscar pettiford volume 1 pettiford, oscar. Ray brown has a long solo and his basslines on that tune are absolutely incredible. Tricotism by composer performer, fedchock, john, jazz. Autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically. Oscar pettiford was along with charles mingus the top bassist of the 19451960 period, and the successor to the late jimmy blanton. He was one of the earliest musicians to work in the bebop idiom.
Free sheet music for tenor saxophone, bass, guitar. Oscar pettiford also released as oscar pettiford modern quintet is an album by bassistcellist and composer oscar pettiford which was recorded in 1954 and first issued on. The song tricotism was written by oscar pettiford and was first released by oscar pettiford modern quintet in 1954. Though a plentiful performer, pettiford composed just two dozen compositions, among which are some haunting ballads and bluesy bop tunes.
Jazz bass legend oscar pettiford s best known tune gets a wonderful big band treatment courtesy of trombonistarranger john fedchock. Theyre playing pettiford s tune the gentle art of love. Best transcriptions sharepoint, interactive exercises to enhance musical expression, technique and creativity. Some, such as swinging till the girls come home, oscar s blues, little pearls and tricotism have become standards. Apr 25, 2019 the pettiford portion of the bethlehem release bass by pettifordburke is even better, as watkins is joined by charlie rouse on the front line and read more oscar pettifordvinnie burke. The solos are arranged in the order they were recorded to show oscar. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from oscar pettiford at the discogs marketplace. Learn how to play oscar pettiford songs for piano online. Oscar collins pettiford 19221960 find a grave memorial. Thompsons tone is unsurpassed, and equalled, imho, only by the later ben webster, illinois jacquet, ike quebec, maybe. Tricotism sheet music for tenor saxophone, bass, guitar.
Part of an indepth study of rays playing and musical lineage. Pettiford was also noted as among the first jazz musicians to bring the cello into jazz groupings as a solo instrument. The footage is indeed of oscar pettiford, but the band is actually miming. To lead off, ive chosen a version of oscar pettifords tricotism which teams up two of my favourite musicians pettiford on bass and tenor.
Swing aba 7 eb6 c rn7 tricrotism bass solo 7 oscar. So, here is my cellocentric playlist of the great oscar pettiford. Oscar pettiford, a virtuoso bassist and composer who doubled on cello. A few, such as tricotism and bohemia after dark, have become.
It was covered by young dwyer lambert, sant andreu jazz band, michael lutzeier, the david newton trio and other artists. Check out oscar pettiford composer and contrabassist and lucky thomson tenor sax for the original version. Or you can download the pdf for this piece for better viewing. Lucky thompson tenor sax jimmy cleveland trombone hank jones, don abney piano skeeter best guitar oscar pettiford bass osie johnson drums. Oscar pettiford september 30, 1922 september 8, 1960 was an american jazz double bassist, cellist and composer. Oscar pettifords bass solo on his composition tricotism. Tricotism oscar pettiford as played on lucky thompson tricotism12456 gtr. Bass beyond bop oscar pettiford, a virtuoso bassist and composer who doubled on cello, first emerged as a virtuoso performer during the bebop moment. Albums include the new oscar pettiford sextet, oscar pettiford, volume 2, and deep passion. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. However, completists are the only ones who would want to invest in this collection. The song tricotism was written by oscar pettiford and was first released by oscar pettiford. This transcription is for one of the first ever recorded oscar pettiford bass solo. I first heard this tune as recorded by ray brown on the cello, which was another of pettifords groundbreaking ideas.
The online course is a lifetime subscription that accesses more exercises and lessons. But he was passionate about the instrument, using it often in crucial sessions under his nameif it was an oscar pettiford recording, the cello was often there, in a central role. Apr 22, 2010 oscar pettiford is known as one of the forefathers of the upright bass, but its important to focus on the fact that he is a great composer as well, an often overlooked element of his legacy. Alexander pershounin has performed extensively throughout europe and united states in both classical and jazz settings and has been featured as a performer and. Print and download in pdf or midi tricotism oscar pettiford. Swing aba 7 eb6 c rn7 tricrotism bass solo 7 oscar pettiford bb7 c ma7 bb7 d. Its also on some compilations like the bass if you can find it. A good version of oscar peterson playing it is on the sound of the trio. In our second installment on oscar pettiford, we are going to take a look at another one of his tunes, tricotism, which i consider a good contrast to bohemia after dark oscar pettiford is known as one of the forefathers of the upright bass, but its important to focus on the fact that he is a great composer as well, an often overlooked element of his legacy. It was featured on a coleman hawkins record called classic tenors in 1943. The lester young recording with slam stewart, which is. Many jazz standards originated from popular songs of the thirties, but among those from jazz musicians themselves, pettifords name is often found. Lucky thompson lucky thompson featuring oscar pettiford.
This album, in which he is wonderfully accompanied by oscar pettiford, is a gem. Oscar pettiford bass solo transcription the man i love. Tricrotism c book sheet music by oscar pettiford qty. The famous bass melody by oscar pettiford from lucky thompsons album tricotism. Oscar pettiford blues in the closet solo from 1953 recording with harry babasin 51. Mar 20, 2014 mentioned with the likes of charles mingus, and ellingtons great bassist, jimmy blanton who also tragically died much too soon, oscar pettiford was among the the most preeminent bass players of the 1950s.
Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. The pettiford portion of the bethlehem release bass by pettiford burke is even better, as watkins is joined by charlie rouse on the front line and read more oscar pettifordvinnie burke. Oscar was only 21 yrs old at the time, and he blazed thru that 206 bpm song. In addition, he was the first major jazz soloist on the cello.
Tricotism oscar pettiford as played on lucky thompson tricotism 12456 gtr. The solos are arranged in the order they were recorded to show oscars musical development. Buy tricrotism c book sheet music by oscar pettiford. These reissues, mainly from bethlehem label recordings, showcase large ensembles and are a prelude to the orchestra pettiford would lead before his untimely death in a european bicycle accident in 1960. Tricrotism bb instruments sheet music by oscar pettiford qty. I have recently been posting a lot of pop covers, and i know the the jazz police are coming after me, so ive done some penance and recorded this old, somewhat obscure favorite jazz standard of mine by oscar pettiford called tricotism in an attempt to get back in their good graces. General accessories free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Feb 10, 2010 i just finished writing an arrangement of this for big band. Lucky thompson creates a host of spectacular improvisations on the 16 songs on this wonderful cd reissue. Tricrotism bb instruments sheet music by oscar pettiford. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Jan 22, 2012 oscar pettiford was widely rated as the second greatest individualist of the bass after mingus, as both composer and instrumentalist. To lead off, ive chosen a version of oscar pettiford s tricotism which teams up two of my favourite musicians pettiford on bass and tenor saxophonist lucky thompson, with guitarist skeeter best not to be confused with bassist keeter betts completing the trio in a supporting role. Tricotism lew tabackin quartet sheet music, music books.
It was interesting checking out several different recordings, there are many different variatio. I just finished writing an arrangement of this for big band. Oscar pettiford left and junior raglin at the aquarium of new york city in november 1946 pettiford was born at okmulgee, oklahoma. Oscar peterson p ray brown b ed thigpen ds this is a version of oscar pettifords tricotism played in the original key of db. Music profile for oscar pettiford, born 30 september 1922. Heres a video of him actually playing, this time with the guitarist atilla zoller, on a tv show in austria in 1959. Oscar pettiford and his jazz groups remember oscar pettiford.
Oscar pettiford september 30, 1922 september 8, 1960 was an american jazz double. The solos are arranged in the order they were recorded to show oscars music. In our second installment on oscar pettiford, we are going. This book compiles 80 of oscars bass solos, transcribed by voker nahrmann. This is my rendition of his solo with my 1963 fender pbass with flatwound strings. I believe the famous oscar pettiford version is on tricotism by lucky thompson.
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