#Latest news with #RobiBotosCBC2 days agoEntertainmentCBCWhat made Oscar Peterson one of the greatest jazz pianists of all timeCanadian musician Robi Botos reflects on what made Peterson so exceptional CBC Arts · Robi Botos is a Juno-winning Canadian jazz pianist who was hugely influenced by the late Oscar Peterson — one of the greatest jazz pianists of all time. He opened for Peterson in Switzerland and he even gave Peterson's daughter piano lessons. In celebration of the Canadian jazz legend's centenary (he would have turned 100 on Aug. 15), Botos sits down with Tom Power to talk about Peterson's musical legacy and what made his piano playing so exceptional. Plus, Botos plays a piece he wrote for his friend and hero.
CBC2 days agoEntertainmentCBCWhat made Oscar Peterson one of the greatest jazz pianists of all timeCanadian musician Robi Botos reflects on what made Peterson so exceptional CBC Arts · Robi Botos is a Juno-winning Canadian jazz pianist who was hugely influenced by the late Oscar Peterson — one of the greatest jazz pianists of all time. He opened for Peterson in Switzerland and he even gave Peterson's daughter piano lessons. In celebration of the Canadian jazz legend's centenary (he would have turned 100 on Aug. 15), Botos sits down with Tom Power to talk about Peterson's musical legacy and what made his piano playing so exceptional. Plus, Botos plays a piece he wrote for his friend and hero.