Entertainment News: Stars Pay Tribute to Jazz Great Oscar Peterson
(news added at 2007-12-28 03:26:31)Jazz stars Hank Jones and Diana Krall have joined a host of politicians in paying tribute to the late pianist and composer, Oscar Peterson. The multiple Grammy winner died of kidney failure at his home in Toronto, Canada, on Monday. He was 82. Peterson was one of jazz's most celebrated musicians, releasing more than 200 albums in his 68-year career. His virtuoso style was envied by many and unmatchable by his peers, and his astounding recordings won him eight Grammy Awards, including a lifetime achievement accolade in 1997. Remembering Peterson on Monday night, pianist Jones expressed his shock at the tragic news. He said: "It's hard for me to believe, even now. I just thought Oscar would be around ..... read more
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