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Rod True

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Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2007 7:33 am

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A great Canadian jazz pianist and musician has left us.

Oscar Peterson died on Sunday, Dec 23, 2007 at 82 years old.

He was very involved helping young musicians to be better, he was a true mentor.

He was given the Order of Canada for his contributions to music and for his commitment to young musicians of our country.

He was one of the "Big guns" in the Montreal Jazz scene and he will be missed by many.

Thank you Oscar for your commitment to music, young musicians and your country. You'll be missed.

Oscar Peterson, 1925-2007

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burbank

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Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2007 8:21 am

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A huge loss.

Adios, Oscar.

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Dave Anderson

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Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2007 8:32 am

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One of the All time best pianists! Oscar Peterson will be missed.His playing always amazed me!

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Arnt Rian

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Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2007 12:01 pm

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Good-bye, Oscar. You could really play.

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paul harrell

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Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2007 1:51 pm

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Location: United States

We were listening to a Christmas CD he made while we were putting up our tree the other night. This poor old planet won't swing quite as much without him.

Peace, Paul

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Vincent Simokovich

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Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2007 2:49 pm

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I was listening to the same Christmas CD yesterday. Oscar was the best! So long, we will miss you my friend.

Vince

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Bruce Dickey

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Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2007 4:16 pm

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http://youtube.com/watch?v=nKKpoCy0a5Y

My my, he can play that thing. RIP Oscar.

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DannyV

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Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2007 5:17 pm

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A sad time. One of my all time favourites. We have a lot to remember him
by.

Best of the Season,
Danny

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