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Monday, December 24, 2007
Montrealer Oscar Peterson Dies
Oscar Peterson ,.has died at the age of 82,....................... see ya Oscar,
a Jazz great for sure.................................. hf&rv
story from today's Montreal Gazette: A legend passes Montreal-born jazz great Oscar Peterson dies at the age of 82 Legendary Canadian pianist Oscar Peterson has died at the age of 82. Full Story Gallery: Remembering Peterson Peterson's last Gazette interview Video: Oscar Peterson performs with Count Basie Send your condolences
We use to go to the Alberta Lounge, Saturday nights, he played there for years This club was accross the street from CPR train station. they only sold hard liquor , and no beer Saturdays, but this was a low end type establishement and it was not expensive. Ron Larman
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story from today's Montreal Gazette: A legend passes Montreal-born jazz great Oscar Peterson dies at the age of 82 Legendary Canadian pianist Oscar Peterson has died at the age of 82. Full Story Gallery: Remembering Peterson Peterson's last Gazette interview Video: Oscar Peterson performs with Count Basie Send your condolences
as canadians he's someone we should be very proud of...
It's sad. What a loss. He was a stunning player. I was fortunate to see him perform in a small club with Ray Brown and Herb Ellis.
BobB
We use to go to the Alberta Lounge, Saturday nights, he played there for years This club was accross the street from CPR train station. they only sold hard liquor , and no beer Saturdays, but this was a low end type establishement and it was not expensive. Ron Larman
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