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Born: August 15, 1925 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Years Active: 40 's, 50 's, 60 's, 70 's, 80 's, 90 's, 00's
Died: December 23, 2007 in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Genre: Jazz

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Oscar Peterson was one of the greatest piano players of all time. A pianist with phenomenal technique on the level of his idol, Art Tatum, Peterson's speed, dexterity, and ability to swing at any tempo were amazing. Very effective in small groups, jam sessions, and in accompanying singers, O.P. was at his absolute best when performing unaccompanied... Continue Bio >>

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Discography:
2007 What's Up?: The Very Tall Band
2005 Last Trio: Oscar Peterson in Tokyo
2003 Vancouver 1958
2000 Trail of Dreams: A Canadian Suite
2000 Quartet, Vol. 1
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Filmography:
2008 La Mémoire des Anges
2005 Jazz Shots from the East Coast, Vol. 1
2004 Oscar Peterson: A Night in Vienna
1995 Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar
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Influenced By: Hampton Hawes Bill Evans George Shearing Nat King Cole Art Tatum More >> Followers: Eddie Higgins Mickey Tucker Monty Alexander Marty Napoleon Michel Legrand More >>

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