Oscar Peterson, whose speedy fingers, propulsive swing and melodic inventiveness made him one of the world's best known and influential jazz pianists, has died. He was 82.During an illustrious career spanning seven decades, Peterson played with some of the biggest names in jazz, including Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie. He is also remembered for the trio he led with Ray Brown on bass and Herb Ellis on guitar in the 1950s.
"Oscar Peterson is a mother fucking piano player!" - Ray Charles, in Martin Scorsese Presents the Blues - Piano Blues (2003).
Sadly missed, You always have that swing !
C Jam Blues.mp3. http://www.raisethepraise.tv/songs/mp3/Oscar%20Peterson%20-%20C%20Jam%20Blues.mp3
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