Too many jazz pianists limit themselves to a personal style, a trademark, so to speak. They confine themselves to one type of playing. (Oscar Peterson)

Too many jazz pianists limit themselves to a personal style, a trademark, so to speak. They confine themselves to one type of playing.

Oscar Peterson

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