Oscar Peterson
Jazz / soul
- Origin
- Montréal
- Born
- 1925
- Genres
- jazz, bebop, hard bop, third stream, blues, funk
- Labels
- Verve Records, Mercury Records, Pablo Records, Telarc International Corporation, MPS
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Biography
Oscar Emmanuel Peterson (August 15, 1925 – December 23, 2007) was a Canadian jazz pianist and composer. As a virtuoso who is considered to be one of the greatest jazz pianists of all time, Peterson released more than 200 recordings, won eight Grammy Awards, as well as a lifetime achievement award from the Recording Academy, and received numerous other awards and honours. He played thousands of concerts worldwide in a career lasting more than 60 years. He was called the "Maharaja of the keyboard" by Duke Ellington, simply "O.P." by his friends, and was informally known in the jazz community as "the King of inside swing". He considered his 1953-1958 trio with Ray Brown and Herb Ellis "the most stimulating" and productive setting for public performances and studio recordings.
Highlights
- Released over 200 recordings.
- Won eight Grammy Awards.
- Received the Glenn Gould Prize in 1993.
- Companion of the Order of Canada.
- Iconic trio with Ray Brown and Herb Ellis.
Discography
- Plays Pretty1952
- Oscar Peterson Plays George Gershwin1953
- Oscar Peterson Plays Cole Porter1953
- Oscar Peterson Plays Irving Berlin1953
- Oscar Peterson Plays Duke Ellington1953
- Dale's Wail1954
- Recital by Oscar Peterson1954
- Oscar Peterson Plays Richard Rodgers1954
- Oscar Peterson Plays Jimmy McHugh1955
- In a Romantic Mood1956
- Tenderly1956
- Oscar Peterson Plays Count Basie1956
- Louis Armstrong Meets Oscar Peterson1957
- Soft Sands1957
- An Evening With Oscar Peterson1957
- Oscar Peterson Plays the Duke Ellington Song Book1959
- Oscar Peterson Plays Porgy & Bess1959
- Oscar Peterson Plays the Jerome Kern Songbook1959
- Oscar Peterson Plays the Irving Berlin Songbook1959
- Oscar Peterson Plays the Harold Arlen Song Book1959
- Oscar Peterson Plays the Richard Rodgers Songbook1959
- Oscar Peterson Plays the Jimmy McHugh Song Book1959
- Oscar Peterson Plays the Harry Warren and Vincent Youmans Song Books1959
- Oscar Peterson Plays the Cole Porter Songbook1959
- The Jazz Soul of Oscar Peterson1959
- Ben Webster Meets Oscar Peterson1959
- Oscar Peterson Plays the George Gershwin Songbook1959
- Oscar Peterson & Nelson Riddle1963
- Put On a Happy Face1966
- Soul Español1966
- Blues Etude1966
- Something Warm1967
- Exclusively for my Friends - Vol. II: Girl Talk1968
- Exclusively for my Friends - Vol. 1: Action1969
- Motions and Emotions1969
- Exclusively for my Friends – Vol. VI: Travelin' On1969
- Exclusively for my Friends – Vol. V: Mellow Mood1969
- Tracks1970
- Reunion Blues1971
- Great Connection1974
Awards
- 🏆Panthéon de la musique canadienne
- 🏆prix du Gouverneur général pour les arts du spectacle
- 🏆prix Glenn-Gould (1993)
- 🏆Grammy du couronnement d'une carrière (1997)
- 🏆Praemium Imperiale (1999)
- 🏆BBC Jazz Awards
- 🏆compagnon de l'Ordre du Canada
- 🏆Ordre de l'Ontario
- 🏆chevalier de l'Ordre national du Québec (1991)
- 🏆officier des Arts et des Lettres
- 🏆Loyola Medal (1997)
- 🏆Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Achievement Award (1986)
- 🏆Grammy Award du meilleur album de jazz instrumental (1974)
- 🏆Panthéon de la musique canadienne (1978)
- 🏆Grammy Award du meilleur solo de jazz improvisé (1977)
- 🏆Panthéon de la musique canadienne (1978)
- 🏆Grammy Award du meilleur solo de jazz improvisé (1978)
- 🏆Grammy Award du meilleur solo de jazz improvisé (1979)
- 🏆Grammy Award du meilleur solo de jazz improvisé (1990)
- 🏆Grammy du couronnement d'une carrière (1996)
FAQ
How old is Oscar Peterson?
Oscar Peterson was born in 1925.
Where is Oscar Peterson from?
Oscar Peterson is from Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
What genre of music does Oscar Peterson play?
Oscar Peterson plays jazz, bebop, hard bop, third stream, blues, and funk.
What are his biggest hits / albums?
Some of his biggest albums include "Plays Pretty" (1952), "Oscar Peterson Plays George Gershwin" (1953), and "Tenderly" (1956).
Has he won any awards?
Oscar Peterson has won several awards, including the Glenn Gould Prize in 1993 and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1997.
