Jazz great Oscar Peterson, 82
Posted: Monday, December 24th, 2007 12:48 pm
TORONTO, Ontario (AP) — Oscar Peterson, whose early talent and speedy fingers made him one of the world’s best known jazz pianists, died at age 82. …
During an illustrious career spanning seven decades, Peterson played with some of the biggest names in jazz, including Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie and Dizzy Gillespie. He is also remembered for touring in a trio with Ray Brown on bass and Herb Ellis on guitar in the 1950s. …
Duke Ellington referred to him as “Maharajah of the keyboard,” while Count Basie once said “Oscar Peterson plays the best ivory box I’ve ever heard.” … Read full obituary
