Oscar Peterson was born on August 15, 1925 in Montreal, Canada. Considered one of the greatest jazz artists of all time. He was awarded eight Grammys and released over 200 recordings.
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💰Oscar Peterson Net worth: $1.6 Million
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About
Considered one of the greatest jazz artists of all time. He was awarded eight Grammys and released over 200 recordings.
Before Fame
He was a trumpeter and Pianist at age five until a case of tuberculosis at age seven forced him to focus exclusively on the piano.
Trivia
He caused controversy in his time by forming trios that were racially integrated. His album, Oscar Peterson at the Stratford Shakespearean Festival, from 1956 was considered a highlight of his career.
Family Life
He was married four times and fathered seven children.
Associated With
He played as an accompanying Pianist to jazz icon Ella Fitzgerald.
