Jazz pianist Oscar Peterson is born in Montreal, Canada.
At a Glance
- Date
- 15 August 1925
- Location
- Montreal, Canada
- Key people
- Oscar Peterson
- Category
- Music
- Source
- Recordings; biographical records · Britannica
What It Meant Then
His virtuosity made him one of the most celebrated pianists in jazz history.
What It Means Now
Peterson's recordings remain benchmarks of the instrument.
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