Oscar Peterson
Oscar Emmanuel Peterson, was a Canadian jazz pianist, virtuoso and composer. He was called the "Maharaja of the keyboard" by Duke Ellington, simply "O.P." by his friends, and informally in the jazz community as "the King of inside swing". He released over 200 recordings, won eight Grammy Awards, and received numerous other awards and honours. He is considered one of history's great jazz pianists, and played thousands of concerts worldwide in a career lasting more than 60 years.
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Date of Birth
August 15th, 1925
Age
101
Birth Place
Canada, Quebec
Date of Death
December 23rd, 2007
Died Aged
82
Star Sign
Leo
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