What is Oscar Peterson's middle name?
Emmanuel
What is Oscar Peterson's full name?
Oscar Emmanuel Peterson, CC, CQ, O.Ont.
Oscar Peterson nickname(s):
Maharaja of the Keyboard, O.P., The Brown Bomber of Boogie-Woogie
Oscar Peterson date of birth:
August 15, 1925
How old was Oscar Peterson when died?
82
Where was Oscar Peterson born?
Montreal, QC
When did Oscar Peterson die?
December 23, 2007
Where did Oscar Peterson die?
Mississauga, ON, Canada
Why did Oscar Peterson die?
Kidney Failure & Stroke Complications
How tall is Oscar Peterson?
6' 3" (190 cm)
Oscar Peterson body shape:
Large
What color is Oscar Peterson's hair?
Black
Is Oscar Peterson gay or straight?
Straight
What religion is Oscar Peterson?
Christian
What is Oscar Peterson's ethnicity?
Black
What is Oscar Peterson nationality?
Canadian
Where did Oscar Peterson go to school?
Montreal High School, Montreal, QC
What is Oscar Peterson's occupation?
Musician, composer
Oscar Peterson claim to fame:
Jazz Royalty
What genre is Oscar Peterson's work?
Jazz, bebop, hard bop, third stream, blues
What instruments does Oscar Peterson play?
Piano, clavichord, electric piano, synthesizer, organ, vocals
Short Biography
Oscar Emmanuel Peterson, CC, CQ, OOnt (August 15, 1925 – December 23, 2007) was a Canadian jazz pianist and composer. He was called the "Maharaja of the keyboard" by Duke Ellington, but simply "O.P." by his friends. He released over 200 recordings, won eight Grammy Awards, and received numerous other awards and honours. He is considered to have been one of the greatest jazz pianists, and played thousands of concerts worldwide in a career lasting more than 60 years.