Legendary Jazz Pianist, Oscar Peterson Dead at 82

The Montreal-born legendary jazz pianist, Oscar Peterson died Sunday evening at his home in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Peterson played alongside Louis "Satchimo" Armstrong, Coleman "The Hawk" Hawkins, Lester Young, Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie, Count Basie, Duke Ellington and many, many others. Peterson won eight Grammy Awards including a Lifetime Achievement Award. Peterson is remembered all over the world.
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