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Thomson Reno Thomson Reno from SG wrote on January 13, 2018 at 4:20 am
My family loves your wonderful music!
Kay Kay from Dallas wrote on January 6, 2018 at 6:26 pm
While I never got the chance to hear you in concert, I almost wore out my copy of "Summer of '42" while in college and early career. Setting up our stereo equipment in our newly remodeled home in east TX and just finished listening to "Summer of '42". Thanks for the beautiful music! Enjoy your retirement!
Elisse Diane De Sio Elisse Diane De Sio from Menlo Park, CA wrote on December 30, 2017 at 3:49 pm
December 30, 2017 Dear Mr. Nero: You are one of the most exquisite piano players I have ever known! Your repertoire is gorgeous, and you possess a beautiful touch. I thoroughly enjoy everything you play, especially the romantic songs, such as "Long Ago and Far Away" with Mel Torme. When my parents were alive, we had the privilege of seeing you at The Venetian Room of The Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco, CA, in the 70's. That was a blessing and a treasure that I will never forget. I wish I could see you in person again. Thank you for all the beauty and joy you brought into our lives. May you have many more years of happiness. Sincerely, Elisse Diane De Sio Menlo Park, CA
Elisabeth Ehrling Elisabeth Ehrling from Silverthorne wrote on November 9, 2017 at 11:24 pm
Hi Peter, Maestro Ehrling's daughter Elisabeth and husband Tommy saying hello! We just finished listening to your interview you recorded about "daddy". Hope all is well. Best wishes!
Arlene Arlene from San Diego wrote on October 28, 2017 at 11:32 pm
Your mom was my Spanish teacher. We never had homework if you were on TV
Cynthia Shanks Kalloday Everist Cynthia Shanks Kalloday Everist from Austin wrote on October 19, 2017 at 6:23 pm
Hey, Peter---we used to teach together at the Harry Davis School of Music in Mamaroneck, NY---many moons ago!! It's been way too long since you played Austin---would love to see you again!
Janie Martin Janie Martin from Monmouth wrote on October 5, 2017 at 9:09 pm
Peter: I love the Album Keys to relaxation, I do wish someone would tell me who the wonderful singer is on the song ALL THE THINGS YOU ARE. Why isn't his name on the CD? Anyway you are the greatest! Janie Martin, C.Ht.
Plumber Singapore Plumber Singapore wrote on September 22, 2017 at 3:03 am
My wife and I both love your music!
Jim Ackerly Jim Ackerly from Rowayton, CT wrote on August 5, 2017 at 11:08 pm
Sir, I have been playing the piano for 65 years, and as a teen, when you were cutting your early albums, I became inspired to mix the classics with the American songbook - as if I could ever duplicate you. We have Franz Mohr in common, to keep our axes ground. Someday I hope to be able to hear you play in person. You have been an inspiration to me for a very long time and have made it much more interesting for others when I express myself through "the 88." Thank you for executing so well on your life's work.
Robert Steinberg Robert Steinberg from San Antonio,TX wrote on July 23, 2017 at 2:42 am
Mr. Nero, I lived in the Pride of Judea Children's Home from 1952 through 1957. Your father was the Director of that facility located at 1000 Dumont Ave, in Brooklyn. I remember you competed on Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts program (I believe that's where you performed) in the early 50s, where you won the competition. Everyone at "the Home" watched you on tv and was cheering for you. I also remember you and your brother, Allan, a drummer, playing for us at the summer Home residence in Long Beach, Long Island (the Jay Sharp Pavilion) around 1956. I've enjoyed reading about your successes over the years, knowing that I had met you before you became a huge star. My cousin mentioned that your mother was his Spanish teacher at Midwood HS in Brooklyn. I wish you a very rewarding and satisfying "retirement".
Joe Warner Joe Warner from Boca Raton wrote on July 17, 2017 at 1:54 pm
Hi Peter, I saw Your website and wanted to say hello and send my best wishes to you. Hope you're doing fine. If you're anywhere near Boca Raton let me know if you would like to say hello. From the worst drummer you ever hired to a great pianist. Joe Warner
Santo LaMantia Santo LaMantia from Lake Barrington wrote on June 23, 2017 at 3:25 pm
Mr. Nero, My wife and I have been devoted to your music since we began dating in 1960. Every time you appeared in the Chicagoland area, we were there. In our opinion, you are the greatest pianist that has ever lived. We are sorry that you are no longer touring and that you are not creating new musical experiences for the world. I hope you are enjoying your life. We are eternally grateful for the joy you brought into our lives.
Gloria C Letang Gloria C Letang from Reynoldsburg, OH wrote on May 22, 2017 at 4:15 pm
I've seen you in performance in Columbus, Ohio. And I moved from Tulsa the year before your conductorship there. My favorite recording of yours is "Mountain Greenery" from the 1960s. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PETER! https://themusicworkshop.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/a.baa-Very-cool-piano-cake.jpg
Bob Johnson Bob Johnson from Las Vegas wrote on May 20, 2017 at 9:42 pm
My Dad, who passed away in 2009 at age 98 and 364 days, grew up in Eau Claire, Wis., where he was taught how to play piano by a blind teacher. Not being musical myself, I never could understand that, but I always enjoyed listening to my Dad play piano as I was growing up. He would always say, "I'm just messing around," but to my ear, he was good. When he wasn't playing piano, Dad loved to listen to a somewhat more accomplished piano player: Peter Nero. The first record he bought was "Up Close," and I must have listened to that record with my Dad a thousand times. Maybe more. I am not exaggerating. Dad also loved Al Hirt and Pete Fountain, so I grew up listening to a lot of Dixieland jazz as well. And he loved the big band sound and drumming of Buddy Rich. But more often than not, when Dad turned on the stereo, it was to play a Peter Nero record. Over the years, we added to the record collection. Peter Nero records made good birthday and Christmas presents for my Dad. I remember "discovering" the music of Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass on my own, and then being absolutely thrilled to be able to give my Dad a Peter Nero record of TJB songs. Of course, nobody has ever played Gershwin better than Mr. Nero, and I've always loved his Gershwin "improvisations," not to mention his flawless rendition of "Rhapsody in Blue." As I grew into my teen years, Dad and I started going to Nero concerts together. There was one at Pepperdine University, and another at the Segerstrom Center in Costa Mesa, Calif., that also included Mel Torme — who sang AND played drums. WE also saw him perform with the Pacific Symphony — but always preferred him in the trio setting because he was the focus of attention. We always got seats "behind" Mr. Nero so Dad could watch his hands. "Watch his left hand," Dad would say to me. "Amazing." When Dad passed away, we had every Peter Nero record except for five. I then went to work to fill out the collection, and thanks to Amazon, I was able to do so within about a year. I also have about 20 compilation albums on which you'll find between one and five Nero performances. We also have tickets from most of the concerts we attended, as well as the programs. In 2015, when Mr. Nero played at Cal Berkeley, I took my new bride to see him... both for my own enjoyment, and to honor the memory of my Dad. (She loved him.) I will conclude this post with my favorite Peter Nero-related story. For 20 years, my folks owned the Balboa Bakery on the Balboa peninsula in Newport Beach, Calif. One morning, my Dad was taking care of the retail area while my Mom took a break, and a woman came in. She was absolutely gushing about having seen Liberace a few nights earlier while on vacation in Las Vegas. "He's the greatest piano player I've ever seen," she said. My Dad contemplated whether he should reply, but couldn't help himself. "I guess you've never seen Peter Nero," he said.
Bill Cherry Bill Cherry from Dallas wrote on May 11, 2017 at 12:51 am
I was driving through Dallas on my way back to graduate school at North Texas State University. One of my friends was a Sunday DJ on KRLD-AM, so I turned him on. The first song that he played in that set was Peter Nero's "Night and Day." I bought the LP the next day from Ellison's Record Shop in Denton. I still have it.
Roy Swensen Roy Swensen from Villages wrote on April 26, 2017 at 4:53 am
Mr Nero it was wonderful to talk with you these last few days. I look forward to more in the future. Roy of Jackie and Roy.
Allan Ulves Allan Ulves wrote on March 7, 2017 at 5:29 pm
Hey Pete, we get up to Sun Valley, ID, and take in their piano player, Joe Fos. He's pretty good, and a big fan of yours. His bass player knows Russ Barnette. Now that you are kicking back (in Florida?), maybe a trip to Idaho would be a fun break? Duckworth
arthur schulman arthur schulman from charlottesville VA wrote on February 20, 2017 at 6:34 pm
Bernie, I turned 82 three days ago, and you're close to turning 83. Don't you think it's time that we got together again, after all these years? My sister lives in Boynton Beach, and Max Augustower lives in Boca. I still have the letters you wrote to me from Las Vegas. Best, Arthur
Scott McAda Scott McAda from Niceville, Florida wrote on February 1, 2017 at 8:55 pm
21 years ago I met you at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. I was 37 years old then. You were wearing an RCA badge and since my company had business with RCA I asked what you did. For whatever reason, I didn't notice your name on the CES badge. You told me you had written some songs but that I was probably too young to remember them or know who you were. I said, "try me". And you said....well, I wrote SUMMER OF 42 and I said, sarcastically ...."ya right....that was Peter Nero" ....at that moment I took another look at your CES Badge and saw it was really YOU! Not sure if you remember. I got your autograph. Today, I went through my 33 rpm LP collection and found your records and remembered our encounter on the CES floor 21 years ago. I still have your autograph and would love to hear you in person some day soon..
Terry Ann Terry Ann from Ocala wrote on January 28, 2017 at 7:13 pm
My husband, a former Brooklyn musician, sat here as I asked Alexa to play some Peter Nero. He was so surprised and I was able to tell him of a young 14 year-old girl who saw you live in her first concert in 1964; not the first time we have had this same conversation but all the sweeter for it. So, as you played we wandered down memory lane together with you. Thank you.
Phil lee Phil lee from London wrote on January 7, 2017 at 11:16 pm
Just want to say you inspire me and always will.thank you for being you.
Rose Marie Kettinger Rose Marie Kettinger from Norristown wrote on December 29, 2016 at 9:08 pm
Dear Mr. Nero, My husband and I had the joy of seeing you last in Cape May, NJ. Right now, we are listing to Holiday Pops and loving it and missing you very much! Please take good care and we hope to see you again! Happy 2017!
John Caps John Caps from Baltimore, MD wrote on November 10, 2016 at 3:14 pm
Has anyone noticed that 2017 will mark 60 years since the release of the first piano album credited to the Bernie Nerow Trio? By 1961, once RCA Records had heard of his classical training, jazz savvy, and pop chops, they bought him the new name Nero and then happily sponsored him through ten years of the best pop-piano albums ever. If there could be a "highlight reel" teaching newcomers about his 60 years of disc-history it would have to include tracks like these: his baroque romp through the old dance tune "Pick Yourself Up," his powerful concerto-like playing on "Bess You Is My Woman," "Let's Not Waste a Moment," or "Black is the Color," or on his own concert piece "Blue Fantasy" -- then, too, the smooth triple-time fingering in his performances of "Scratch My Bach," "Just One of Those Things," or "Cherokee" and the graceful cross-hand phrasing on the second verse to "When the World Was Young" -- or consider the witty-literate mash-ups of Beethoven/Porter ("It's Alright with Me"), Rachmaninoff/Duke ("Can't Get Started"), deFalla/Arlen ("Out of This World"), or Schubert/Porter ("Easy to Love"). Newcomers will be impressed but for us longtime admirers it's not about "dazzle": the Nero technique is based on a beautiful lyrical touch on the keyboard and crisp articulation that only the best classical artists -- Perahia, Kissin, Dinnerstein -- have. It's on display in his version of Gershwin's "My Man's Gone Now," in his own ballad "Are My Dreams Real?" or especially in his remarkable jazz-trio medleys of "West Side Story" and "Porgy and Bess". Dazzle indeed. Newcomers gather 'round. This is an anniversary to celebrate and a career to treasure.
Paula Hamel Paula Hamel from CHESTERFIELD, VA wrote on October 9, 2016 at 9:36 pm
Mr. Nero - Just saw you in "Sunday in New York" on TCM and you were great! Thanks so much for sharing your talent with the world.
Donna Groom Donna Groom from Pittsburgh wrote on September 29, 2016 at 9:36 pm
Thank you for everything. My first recording of yours was "Summer of 42" in 1971. I was 10 and studying piano in Dayton OH with the Wassons. Later my studies were with Joseph Esposito Jr. in Pittsburgh PA then at Duquesne University until singing with The Skyliners from 1981 till the present. I have my own show and am proud to include "Summer of 42"....your version of course! Isn't it something that all the beautiful piano music was part of top 40 radio?
Robert MacFarlane Robert MacFarlane from Mississauga, Ontario CANADA wrote on August 22, 2016 at 3:22 am
As a teenager, vividly recall your appearance at 'The Imperial Room', in the Royal York Hotel, Toronto, in the late 1960s. Unforgettable. Gershwin was never the same after that. Rising star YUJA WANG has just attempted 'Rhapsody in Blue'(still a 'WIP' for her, although she nailed 'Concerto in F' a couple of years ago). You remain the template.
Colin Crawford Colin Crawford from Perth, Western Australia wrote on August 13, 2016 at 8:50 am
Hi Mr Nero, Attended a concert at the Sydney Town Hall in the 1970s and loved every note. Especially remember Mountain Greenery. Wishing you all the very best. Please keep playing for you and us. Thank you for the music.
Jerry Ritch Jerry Ritch from East Amherst N.Y. wrote on June 24, 2016 at 6:17 pm
I JUST VIEWED THE PERRY COMO KRAFT SHOW FROM BOSTON.I AM GUESSING THE EARLY 60'S.I VIEWED A YOUNG PETER NERO AT THE PIANO.VERY TALANTED.COMO IS MY IDOL.
Barry Jackson Barry Jackson from Gilbert Az wrote on May 22, 2016 at 11:24 pm
I have several of your albums,and I saw you in person twice at the Melodyland Theatre in Anaheim,CA in the late '60s. One show was with Robert Goulet,one with Ed Ames. Years later,you signed my copy of the Summer of '42 album when you appeared at the Sundome in Sun City West,AZ. Happy birthday!
John Duff John Duff from Chelan, Washington wrote on May 22, 2016 at 3:05 pm
Dear Peter, Happy "82nd" Birthday! Hoping you can get to the Seattle area to do one of your spectacular concerts with your bassist, Michael Barnett in the future bookings. You've lead the musical world with your piano genius that no one has ever matched! Your performing has kept you forever young! The best to you always!