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Oscar Peterson On Piano Jazz

The great pianist Oscar Peterson taped an episode of Piano Jazz in 1997. R.J. Capak/SCETV hide caption

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Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz

Oscar Peterson On Piano Jazz

Oscar Peterson was one of the giants of jazz piano. On this program from 1998, Peterson demonstrates his deft touch and amazing technique.

Oscar Peterson In The Studio

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Oscar Peterson: Piano Master

Oscar Peterson's recording career lasted more than 60 years, spanning hundreds of albums as a leader or sideman. Central Press/Getty Images hide caption

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NPR's 'Jazz Profiles'

Oscar Peterson: Piano Master

The famed virtuoso commanded the entire keyboard with incredible dexterity, drive and precision, while performing around the world for more than 50 years, accruing countless honors, awards and critical accolades.

Oscar Peterson: Piano Master

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Music Interviews

Jazz Great Oscar Peterson Dies at 82

News & Notes pays tribute to the life and musical contributions of jazz pianist Oscar Peterson. The eight-time Grammy winner played with all the greats, including Louis Armstrong, Charlie Parker, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole and Dizzy Gillespie.

Jazz Great Oscar Peterson Dies at 82

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Jazz Piano Master Oscar Peterson Dies

Jazz pianist Oscar Peterson, who grew up in Montreal and called Canada home for his whole life, has died at the age of 82. He led the Oscar Peterson Trio for much of the 1950s and collaborated with jazz luminaries Coleman Hawkins, Ben Webster, Milt Jackson and others.

Jazz Piano Master Oscar Peterson Dies

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NPR Jazzfest from Tanglewood and Beyond

Celebrating Oscar Peterson's 80th Birthday

Hear a concert by Oscar Peterson and others from the NPR Jazz archives, originally broadcast in 1982 and posted on the Web site in 2005 as a celebration of Peterson's 80th birthday. The concert features solo performances, as well as Peterson's trio and an appearance by Herbie Hancock.

Celebrating Oscar Peterson's 80th Birthday

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Music Interviews

Oscar Peterson's 'Jazz Odyssey'

As a youngster, Oscar Peterson remembers sneaking downstairs while his parents slept so he could to listen to jazz on the radio. Years later, the pianist found himself accompanying many of the artists he first heard as a kid, including Ella Fitzgerald, Lester Young and Dizzy Gillespie. Hear the second part of the interview.

Oscar Peterson's 'Jazz Odyssey'

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Basic Jazz Record Library

Oscar Peterson: 'The Sound of the Trio'

Oscar Peterson learned piano from his father, beginning a career in which he became world famous for his strong technique and powerful sense of swing. He is best known for the trios he put together in the 1950s and 1960s. On this album, The Peterson Trio shows why it ranks with some of the best small groups in jazz.

Oscar Peterson: 'The Sound of the Trio'

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