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CTV News
26-05-2025
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Windsor celebrates the legacy of Canadian Jazz musician Oscar Peterson
Windsor celebrated one of Canada's and the world's greatest jazz musicians over the weekend. The 100th anniversary of Oscar Peterson's birth was celebrated with a sold out concert at Mackenzie Hall in Sandwich Town on Sunday. A jazz quartet of performed Peterson originals from 'The Canadiana Suite', his classic 'Hymn to Freedom' and arrangements of his famous collaborations with various jazz legends. Mike Karloff (piano), Paul Keller (bass), Randy Napoleon (guitar), and Pete Siers (drums) comprised the highly respected foursome of accomplished musicians who took the stage Sunday afternoon. Hugh Leal and his wife Kathy are co-producers of the Windsor Jazz Concert Series. For Leal, his passion for jazz is exemplified with concerts that pay tribute to the greats. 'And these great musicians that have taken the time to study and prepare his very fine arrangements, creative arrangements of his own compositions,' said Leal. 'But also, there are some old standards and hits. He had like Night Train and, it's great to be able to recognize the, the music of one of Canada's all-time great musicians on the world scene.' Amongst numerous awards and honours - Peterson was an Order of Canada recipient. He died at the age of 82 in 2007.
CTV News
14-05-2025
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Jazz concerts to honour Oscar Peterson on what would have been his 100th birthday
Oscar Peterson speaks after being presented with the Internation Association of Jazz Education president's award during a gala dinner in Toronto on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2003. (CP PHOTO/Frank Gunn) TORONTO — Canadian jazz legends Dave Young and Oliver Jones are among the musicians set to honour Oscar Peterson at a concert next month in Toronto. 'Oscar Peterson at 100' takes place at Massey Hall on June 14 and is billed as 'a Canadian celebration' of the late jazz pianist featuring old friends and musicians who were inspired by his work. It's among many upcoming events that will mark what would've been Peterson's 100th birthday this summer. Nearly two dozen performers have been announced for the show, which is being co-produced by his daughter Céline Peterson. They also include pianist Robi Botos, Juno-winning singer Laila Biali and composer Sean Nimmons, the grandson of jazz clarinetist Phil Nimmons. The show will mix performances of Peterson's original compositions with a selection of jazz standards. Peterson was born Aug. 15, 1925 and died of kidney failure in 2007 at the age of 82. A series of cross-country shows are being organized by Peterson's daughter this year in co-ordination with a group of musicians named the Oscar Peterson Centennial Quartet. Celebrations include events at the Montreal Jazz Festival, Stratford Festival and Banff Centre. The pianist's widow Kelly Peterson will also speak about her life with the musician at an event in Waterloo, Ont. on July 18. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 14, 2025.
Winnipeg Free Press
14-05-2025
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- Winnipeg Free Press
Jazz concerts to honour Oscar Peterson on what would have been his 100th birthday
TORONTO – Canadian jazz legends Dave Young and Oliver Jones are among the musicians set to honour Oscar Peterson at a concert next month in Toronto. 'Oscar Peterson at 100' takes place at Massey Hall on June 14 and is billed as 'a Canadian celebration' of the late jazz pianist featuring old friends and musicians who were inspired by his work. It's among many upcoming events that will mark what would've been Peterson's 100th birthday this summer. Nearly two dozen performers have been announced for the show, which is being co-produced by his daughter Céline Peterson. They also include pianist Robi Botos, Juno-winning singer Laila Biali and composer Sean Nimmons, the grandson of jazz clarinetist Phil Nimmons. The show will mix performances of Peterson's original compositions with a selection of jazz standards. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. Peterson was born Aug. 15, 1925 and died of kidney failure in 2007 at the age of 82. A series of cross-country shows are being organized by Peterson's daughter this year in co-ordination with a group of musicians named the Oscar Peterson Centennial Quartet. Celebrations include events at the Montreal Jazz Festival, Stratford Festival and Banff Centre. The pianist's widow Kelly Peterson will also speak about her life with the musician at an event in Waterloo, Ont. on July 18. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 14, 2025.
