Genre: Jazz

A Tribute to Oscar Peterson

Guitarist Ulf Wakenius celebrates a friend, colleague and inspirer, together with pianist Robi Botos, bassist Hans Backenroth and Lewis Nash, drums.

Ulf Wakenius is one of Sweden’s most prominent jazz guitarists internationally. He debuted in the 1970s and became a name through the group Hawk On Flight, of which he was a founding member. The duo Guitars Unlimited, with Peter Almqvist, also received significant attention in the 1980s.

Wakenius has worked with a long line of the world’s leading names in jazz, and in 1997 he joined Oscar Peterson’s acclaimed quartet. Oscar Peterson himself described Ulf Wakenius as one of the greatest guitarists. And many excellent guitarists count themselves among Wakenius’ outspoken admirers, including Pat Metheny, John McLaughlin, John Scofield and Mike Stern. 

In a tribute to friend, colleague and source of inspiration Oscar Peterson, we hear Ulf Wakenius together with the versatile Hungarian-Canadian pianist Robi Botos, who has drawn inspiration from Oscar Peterson. We also hear a highly skilled rhythm section consisting of Swedish bassist Hans Backenroth, whose credentials are endless, as well as Lewis Nash on drums, one of the most sought-after musicans in jazz and represented on many hundreds of albums. 

  • The music

  • Richard Rodgers Falling in Love with Love
  • Oscar Peterson Backyard Blues
  • Oscar Peterson When Summer Comes
  • Oscar Peterson Kelly’s Blues
  • Seymour Lefco/Clement Wells You Look Good to Me
  • Oscar Peterson Cakewalk
  • Intermission
  • Potpourri - Charlie Chaplin: Smile - Duke Ellington: In A Sentimental Mood - Irving Berlin: Cheek to Cheek
  • Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen My Little Anna
  • Oscar Peterson Hymn to Freedom
  • Drum Solo
  • Oscar Peterson Sushi
  • Duke Ellington/Billy Strayhorn Satin Doll arr Oscar Peterson
  • Maceo Pinkard/Ben Bernie/Kenneth Casey Sweet Georgia Brown
  • Encore:
  • Milt Jackson Reunion Blues
  • Participants

  • Ulf Wakenius guitar
  • Robi Botos piano
  • Hans Backenroth double bass
  • Lewis Nash drums

About the video

  • Published online 21 October 2022.
  • The video is approximately two hours and 20 minutes.
  • Subtitles in English and Swedish is activated by using the CC control in the video player.

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Genre: Jazz

A Tribute to Oscar Peterson

Guitarist Ulf Wakenius celebrates a friend, colleague and inspirer, together with pianist Robi Botos, bassist Hans Backenroth and Lewis Nash, drums.

About the video

  • Published online 21 October 2022.
  • The video is approximately two hours and 20 minutes.
  • Subtitles in English and Swedish is activated by using the CC control in the video player.

Ulf Wakenius is one of Sweden’s most prominent jazz guitarists internationally. He debuted in the 1970s and became a name through the group Hawk On Flight, of which he was a founding member. The duo Guitars Unlimited, with Peter Almqvist, also received significant attention in the 1980s.

Wakenius has worked with a long line of the world’s leading names in jazz, and in 1997 he joined Oscar Peterson’s acclaimed quartet. Oscar Peterson himself described Ulf Wakenius as one of the greatest guitarists. And many excellent guitarists count themselves among Wakenius’ outspoken admirers, including Pat Metheny, John McLaughlin, John Scofield and Mike Stern. 

In a tribute to friend, colleague and source of inspiration Oscar Peterson, we hear Ulf Wakenius together with the versatile Hungarian-Canadian pianist Robi Botos, who has drawn inspiration from Oscar Peterson. We also hear a highly skilled rhythm section consisting of Swedish bassist Hans Backenroth, whose credentials are endless, as well as Lewis Nash on drums, one of the most sought-after musicans in jazz and represented on many hundreds of albums. 

  • The music

  • Richard Rodgers Falling in Love with Love
  • Oscar Peterson Backyard Blues
  • Oscar Peterson When Summer Comes
  • Oscar Peterson Kelly’s Blues
  • Seymour Lefco/Clement Wells You Look Good to Me
  • Oscar Peterson Cakewalk
  • Intermission
  • Potpourri - Charlie Chaplin: Smile - Duke Ellington: In A Sentimental Mood - Irving Berlin: Cheek to Cheek
  • Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen My Little Anna
  • Oscar Peterson Hymn to Freedom
  • Drum Solo
  • Oscar Peterson Sushi
  • Duke Ellington/Billy Strayhorn Satin Doll arr Oscar Peterson
  • Maceo Pinkard/Ben Bernie/Kenneth Casey Sweet Georgia Brown
  • Encore:
  • Milt Jackson Reunion Blues
  • Participants

  • Ulf Wakenius guitar
  • Robi Botos piano
  • Hans Backenroth double bass
  • Lewis Nash drums

Watch in our app

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FAQ about Konserthuset Play

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Do you want to make a donation to Konserthuset Play?

Make a swish payment to 123 493 99 89 or make your donation via our ticket system. Thank you!​