Oscar Emmanuel Peterson, CC, CQ, O.Ont. (August 15, 1925 – December 23, 2007) was a Canadian jazz pianist and composer. He was called the "Maharaja of the keyboard" by Duke Ellington, "O.P." by his friends, and was a member of jazz royalty. He released over 200 recordings, won seven Grammy Awards, and received other numerous awards and honours over the course of his career. He is considered to have been one of the greatest pianists of all time, who played thousands of live concerts to audiences worldwide in a career lasting more than 65 years.
Biography
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Albums releases
| Release title | Release date |
|---|---|
| In a Romantic Mood | 2008 |
| Oscar Peterson Meets Roy Hargrove and Ralph Moore | 2005 |
| In Tune (feat. The Singers Unlimited) | 2005 |
| Tristeza on Piano | 2005 |
| Motions and Emotions | 2005 |
Credits
| Role | Artist | Release |
|---|---|---|
| Instrument | Gene Krupa & Buddy Rich | The Drum Battle (1999) |
| Instrument | Barney Kessel | Barney Kessel (1993) |
| Instrument | Count Basie & Oscar Peterson | The Timekeepers |
| Instrument | Itzhak Perlman & Oscar Peterson | Side by Side |
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