Oscar Peterson Dies at 82

The great Canadian jazz musician, Oscar Peterson, that born on August 15, 1925 died at his home in Toronto on Sunday August 23, 2007 at age 82. Peterson was recognized as the major influence of many legendary jazz musician in playing piano such as Herbie Hancock, Marian McPartland, and more.

In 2005 he became the first living person other than a reigning monarch to obtain a commemorative stamp in Canada, where he is jazz royalty, with streets, squares, concert halls and schools named after him.

Photo Credit: AP Photo/The Canadian Broadcast Corp., CBC

Via Yahoo! News

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