Oscar Peterson

Oscar Peterson

Music DepartmentComposerActor
Born
August 15, 1925
Died
December 23, 2007
Awards
8 wins, 17 nominations

Oscar Peterson, the famous jazz musician, started his recording career in the mid 40s with records for RCA. As member of the group "Jazz at the Philharmonic" he started touring in the 50s and continued until late in the 60s. During this time he made also numerous recordings for various labels. He…

Biography

Oscar Peterson, the famous jazz musician, started his recording career in the mid 40s with records for RCA. As member of the group "Jazz at the Philharmonic" he started touring in the 50s and continued until late in the 60s. During this time he made also numerous recordings for various labels. He has recorded with the great jazz legends such as Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie, Duke Ellington and Charlie Parker.

Self

Oscar Peterson: Black + WhiteOscar Peterson: Black + White(2020)as Self
The SixtiesThe Sixties(2014)as Self
A Night in Vienna(2004)as Self - Piano
ImprovisationImprovisation(2004)as Self
Life and TimesLife and Times(1996)as Self

Archive Footage

ClairtoneClairtone(2025)as Self - Musician
Il était une fois Michel LegrandIl était une fois Michel Legrand(2024)as Self
Ronnie'sRonnie's(2020)as Self
West Side Story - Bernsteins Broadway-HitWest Side Story - Bernsteins Broadway-Hit(2018)as Self
OscarOscar(2017)as Self

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