Reknowned jazz pianist Oscar Peterson died from kidney failure Sunday (Dec. 23) at his home in Mississauga, a Toronto suburb, according to Oliver Jones, a family friend and jazz musician. He was 82 years old.Peterson performed with such jazz superstars as Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie and Dizzy Gillespie.Duke Ellington referred to him as "Maharajah of the keyboard," while Count Basie once said "...
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I was the last mogger to post about the incomparable jazz pianist Oscar Peterson back at the end of June here. Along with this official obit, I have included a video of Peterson performing "You Look Good to Me" along with Ray Brown and Niels Pedersen (both on double bass) at the Montreax Jazz Festival in 1977.From the Associated Press:TORONTO, Ontario (AP) -- Oscar Peterson, whose early talent ...
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