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160 pp.
| Groundwood
| February, 2004
|
TradeISBN 0-88899-537-7$$16.95
(3)
4-6
Born of Haitian parents in Montreal, Oscar Peterson modified a classical music education into virtuosity as a jazz pianist that spanned much of the twentieth century. Playing and recording with most of the North American and European jazz greats, he was known for high standards and hard work. Black-and-white photos illustrate Marin's well-documented, serviceable prose. Listening guide, reading list, websites. Bib, glos., ind.