Oscar Peterson

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Role

Actor

Date of birth

08/15/1925

Date of death

12/23/2007

Place of birth

Montréal, Québec, Canada

Oscar Peterson

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.

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