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Oscar Emmanuel Peterson CC CQ OOnt (August 15, 1925 – December 23, 2007) was a Canadian jazz pianist and composer. Considered a virtuoso and one of the greatest jazz pianists of all time, Peterson released more than 200 recordings, won eight Grammy Awards , as well as a lifetime achievement award from the Recording Academy , and received numerous other awards and honours.
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Sep 3, 2013 · Learn about the life and career of Oscar Peterson, one of Canada's most honoured musicians and one of the greatest jazz pianists of all time. Discover his achievements, influences, style, recordings and legacy in this comprehensive article.
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Jun 13, 2024 · Oscar Peterson (born August 15, 1925, Montreal, Quebec, Canada—died December 23, 2007, Mississauga, Ontario) was a Canadian jazz pianist best known for his dazzling solo technique. In 1949 Peterson went to the United States, where he appeared in one of jazz promoter Norman Granz’s concerts at Carnegie Hall, New York City.
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Dec 24, 2007 · Oscar Emmanuel Peterson was born in the poor St. Antoine district of Montreal on Aug. 15, 1925, one of five children of Daniel Peterson, a West Indian immigrant, and the former Olivia John, whom ...
