Canadian Jazz Guitar Content - Sonny Greenwich and Lorne Lofsky

[mayrandp]

At 2:33, the 2021 Canadian Jazz Master Awards are honouring Sonny Greenwich.

At 43:16, there is an interview and performance by a young Lorne Lofsky with Oscar Peterson (recorded in 1981).

Enjoy!

[ccroft]

Thanks for posting this. I hadn't heard. It's very heartwarming for me to see Sonny get this recognition. He was my favourite guitarist in the early 70's, and not just because he is a fellow Canadian. There's something about his focus and strength of statement that always goes straight to my heart.

[Cunamara]

That's some circle of friends that Oscar Peterson has! have to say, the highlight of that set for me was Mary Lou Williams. Goodness gracious, listening to her play that flowing-in-the-pocket time with her right hand and then comping just up against that time with her left hand was so cool. What a treat to hear such mastery.

[44lombard]

have to say, the highlight of that set for me was Mary Lou Williams. Goodness gracious, listening to her play that flowing-in-the-pocket time with her right hand and then comping just up against that time with her left hand was so cool. What a treat to hear such mastery.

Seconded. And I'm not sure, but after her piece, when Oscar comes up to do a little interview, and the first thing out of his mouth is something about the fact that she's a woman, I swear her eyes flash a little because she's straining not to roll them around. Love hearing her reminisce about Bud and Monk a little bit after that.