The Oscar Peterson Trio - Hymn to Freedom download song

Freedom may exist in the minds of many, but only in the hands of few.

our school is named after him

I'm vexed. Never heard a piano sound like a full choir, like he does in the explosion towards the end. A firework of emotion in this piece.

Every time I listen to these three, I end up crying, since they are no longer with us. I am sure that if God was not a jazz fan before, he is now. For my money, OP was the best piano player I have ever heard. Ray Brown is the reason why the bass was invented. Ed T fits in perfectly. Shortly before he died I had the great pleasure of meeting Ray Brown. He was as kind and gentlemanly as his playing was the best.

Difficult to describe the emotions and feelings this music brings one... Oscar Petterson was... and Is great!!!

Solos using one hand, and uses the other to wipe sweat from his brow...what a badass.

Oscar is from my hometown Montreal in Quebec. Such a talent and inspirstion.

Came across this by accident. More relevant now than ever

I like to think of it as almost a musical version of "I have a dream..."

If you searched for this...well done.

Why do we seek freedom? Rather, what is this freedom that we weep for, as I am doing on this Sunday morning. Peace be with you all. - nyc, 2/23/2020

We played this at my fathers funeral as he and all the family are fans of Oscar, still brings a tear to my eye every time I hear it ......

Ed Thigpen may be just one of the most underrated drummers ever. Man could that guy settle a groove in so sweet. I don't care what anyone says, maintaining a slow pulse is ALWAYS harder.

And the piano was grateful to have been played with such passion, talent and art. Ceased to be part of the home furniture, and managed to touch the hearts of men. A piano that talks and sings with all his powers and makes something better inside people. Thanks for share Oscar.

Remembering Oscar Peterson today, and every day:  Aug. 15, 1925 – Dec. 23, 2007

I have listened to this piece hundreds of times, several recordings and live, and every time it makes me weep. Maybe because of the sentiment of the song and the fact that Peterson was a Canadian and the son of two freed slaves? Maybe there's something about the music? If you have experienced this and have any insight, I'd love to hear it.

I was lucky enough to see him in 1962.  I've never heard another pianist comparable to Oscar!

With the best bass player that has ever walked this earth, Ray Brown.

If Beethoven were around today, he'd ask Oscar Peterson for lessons.