Oscar Peterson' s endorsement of my friend

[Prof. Euphonious Thump]

Well, Luther's playing isn't as smooth and even as
Oscar's, yet, and he knows it.   But then, it's only
been a  hobby for him. 
To quote Ellis Marsalis: "( Luther's ) ..... made more
progress, with less formal training, than anyone I've
ever met ! " 
     Thump


--- David Doremus <algiers_piano at bellsouth.net> wrote:

> Marketing ploy or not, Luther Williams is more than
> a good story. Good 
> playing, thanks for the link and Im glad he's on
> record now. He's 
> someone I have heard of for a while but never had
> the chance to hear. 
> Although I wouldnt put him up in the category of
> Oscar Peterson, very 
> few belong there.
> 
> NPR also has great links to other stories on Tatum,
> Booker, Waller and more.
> 
> --Dave
>   New Orleans
> 
> Prof. Euphonious Thump wrote:
> > Dear List,
> >      I certainly wouldn't want to be accused of
> using
> > Oscar's passing as a  "marketing ploy"
> >   
> 



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