Oscar Peterson
December 23
Peterson was a giant of jazz piano whose virtuoso technique and impeccable sense of swing made him one of the most popular figures in the genre for more than half a century. He was the winner of eight Grammy awards, including one for lifetime achievement. He was 82.
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Archive 12/26/07 Jazz pianists pay tribute to Peterson
December 23
Peterson was a giant of jazz piano whose virtuoso technique and impeccable sense of swing made him one of the most popular figures in the genre for more than half a century. He was the winner of eight Grammy awards, including one for lifetime achievement. He was 82.
(AP/The Canadian Press, Toronto Star, David Cooper)