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Oscar Peterson
Started by Suzanne F, Dec 24 2007 06:07 PM
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Posted 24 December 2007 - 06:07 PM
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Posted 24 December 2007 - 06:32 PM
So sad!
It is amazing that he maintained such a busy touring schedule after his stroke robbed him of much of his left-hand facility. I'm so sad I never got to see him play live.
It is amazing that he maintained such a busy touring schedule after his stroke robbed him of much of his left-hand facility. I'm so sad I never got to see him play live.
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Posted 24 December 2007 - 06:40 PM
Now, I'm feeling stupid for not seeing Kenny Barron the other night.
Then that happened.
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Posted 24 December 2007 - 06:59 PM
I think Kenny Barron will be around a long time 
QUOTE(hollywood @ Dec 24 2007, 01:40 PM) 
Now, I'm feeling stupid for not seeing Kenny Barron the other night.
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Posted 24 December 2007 - 07:07 PM
An Oscar Peterson Christmas is one of a very few “Christmas Records” I own and will listen to. He'll surely be with me while I hang ornaments on the tree tonight. Godspeed, sir, and thanks for all the fine music.
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Posted 24 December 2007 - 07:21 PM
Oh no.
I know what I'll be playing tonight - "You are my sunshine" with Bill Henderson on vocals, and the great Mr. Peterson on keys.
I know what I'll be playing tonight - "You are my sunshine" with Bill Henderson on vocals, and the great Mr. Peterson on keys.
“And another thing. You don't have to "move on" either. Not until you're ready. People say, Oh, you should be grateful. They say, Oh, it's time for you to move on. I'm like, What are you, a cop with a nightstick? I'll move on when I'm done playing the blues on my harmonica, thank you very much.
Really, people will tell you all kinds of garbage. Don't believe it.
You don't have to move on until you're ready.”
Really, people will tell you all kinds of garbage. Don't believe it.
You don't have to move on until you're ready.”
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Posted 24 December 2007 - 07:43 PM
So sad indeed. He gave a lot to our country and internationally.
Brian Rosengren
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Alexis Creek, BC
The best place on earth according to Tourism BC (somewhat biased).
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Posted 24 December 2007 - 09:55 PM
QUOTE(Salli Vates @ Dec 24 2007, 10:59 AM)
I think Kenny Barron will be around a long time
QUOTE(hollywood @ Dec 24 2007, 01:40 PM)
Now, I'm feeling stupid for not seeing Kenny Barron the other night.
I hope so.
Then that happened.
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Posted 25 December 2007 - 05:54 PM
R.I.P. Oscar. A class act.
“I used to be eye candy but now I’m more like eye pickle"
Neil Innes
“Your father is going deaf. I can’t hear a word he says!”
My mom
“I hope to set an example, you know, for children and stuff."
Captain Hammer
Neil Innes
“Your father is going deaf. I can’t hear a word he says!”
My mom
“I hope to set an example, you know, for children and stuff."
Captain Hammer
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Posted 25 December 2007 - 11:55 PM
"Pippa, I'm going to tell you something and it's important. Sometimes you have to go to work."__Hannah Marie Konstadt, Two years, nine months.
'How high can you stoop?"__Oscar Levant.
'How high can you stoop?"__Oscar Levant.
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Posted 26 December 2007 - 07:03 AM
How very sad. Thanks for all the wonderful music, Oscar.
RIP
RIP
It is a pretty poem, Mr. Pope, but you must not call it Homer. -- Richard Bentley
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Posted 27 December 2007 - 03:09 PM
As you can imagine, there has been a lot in the Canadian media abut Oscar.
Toronto Star obit
The private side of Peterson
Peterson leaves wonderful legacy
Toronto Star obit
The private side of Peterson
Peterson leaves wonderful legacy
“I used to be eye candy but now I’m more like eye pickle"
Neil Innes
“Your father is going deaf. I can’t hear a word he says!”
My mom
“I hope to set an example, you know, for children and stuff."
Captain Hammer
Neil Innes
“Your father is going deaf. I can’t hear a word he says!”
My mom
“I hope to set an example, you know, for children and stuff."
Captain Hammer
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Posted 03 January 2008 - 04:14 AM
Artists and friends to join in a celebration of legendary jazz musician's life and art in a free tribute performance at Roy Thomson Hall.
All Toronto jazz fans will want to save the date: Saturday, January 12.
Oscar Peterson – Simply the Best
All Toronto jazz fans will want to save the date: Saturday, January 12.
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Oscar Peterson – Simply the Best is the official name of the event, a celebration of his life and art, featuring live performance by many of his talented admirers, along with a few spoken tributes and highlights of his career in video clips. The 90-minute tribute is set for Roy Thomson Hall at 4 p.m.
Oscar Peterson – Simply the Best
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