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The man who had a 7,200-strong audience cheering at one point and deathly still at another, pianist Oscar Peterson was popular success in Ontario Plac(...)
The man who had a 7,200-strong audience cheering at one point and deathly still at another, pianist Oscar Peterson was popular success in Ontario Plac(...)

The man who had a 7,200-strong audience cheering at one point and deathly still at another, pianist Oscar Peterson was popular success in Ontario Plac(...)

Date6/4/1974
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Original Toronto Star caption: The man who had a 7,200-strong audience cheering at one point and deathly still at another, pianist Oscar Peterson was popular success in Ontario Place Forum last night. A 10-minute solo salute to late Duke Fton was high-point of the concert. Peterson was companied by guitarist Herb Ellis, bassist Ray [Incomplete]
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0073487F
Dr. Peterson says it with music. Noted Canadian jazz pianist Oscar Peterson was conferred with an honorary degree of Doctor of Laws by the University (...)
Dr. Peterson says it with music. Noted Canadian jazz pianist Oscar Peterson was conferred with an honorary degree of Doctor of Laws by the University (...)
6/14/1985
Peterson Honored. Governor-General Ray Hnatyshyn presents Jazz pianist Oscar Peterson with Glenn Gould Prize at CBC's Toronto centre last night
Peterson Honored. Governor-General Ray Hnatyshyn presents Jazz pianist Oscar Peterson with Glenn Gould Prize at CBC's Toronto centre last night
5/10/1993
A tear of happiness, World famous Canadian jazz pianist Oscar Peterson yesterday wiped away a wee bit of a tear after receiving an honorary doctor of (...)
A tear of happiness, World famous Canadian jazz pianist Oscar Peterson yesterday wiped away a wee bit of a tear after receiving an honorary doctor of (...)
6/10/1982
Pianist Oscar Peterson was among presenters
Pianist Oscar Peterson was among presenters
4/5/1983
Always the showman, comic pianist Victor Borge last night toyed with 6,000-strong audience in the Forum at Ontario Place, says Star writer Ken McGooga(...)
Always the showman, comic pianist Victor Borge last night toyed with 6,000-strong audience in the Forum at Ontario Place, says Star writer Ken McGooga(...)
7/16/1973
Still elegantly Oscar. Pianist opens jazz fest
Still elegantly Oscar. Pianist opens jazz fest
6/18/1985
Peterson honored. Oscar Peterson, yesterday was the first person to receive an award from Mayor Art Eggleton for Canadians who have achieved internati(...)
Peterson honored. Oscar Peterson, yesterday was the first person to receive an award from Mayor Art Eggleton for Canadians who have achieved internati(...)
6/14/1983
Ella Fitzgerald opened for a week at the Royal York last night before a cheering audience which gave her two standing ovations. Emcee Moxie Whitney called it one of Imperial Room's 'great moments.'
Ella Fitzgerald opened for a week at the Royal York last night before a cheering audience which gave her two standing ovations. Emcee Moxie Whitney called it one of Imperial Room's 'great moments.'
11/7/1969
Top, Downchild Blues Band saxophone player Pat Carey, left, jazz pianist Oscar Peteson, guitarist Rik Emmett, and Rowan and Mary Country Class
Top, Downchild Blues Band saxophone player Pat Carey, left, jazz pianist Oscar Peteson, guitarist Rik Emmett, and Rowan and Mary Country Class
5/13/1992
While the legislature pondered the back-to-work order for the TTC's 7,200 striking workers, business administrator Angus McFarlane (left) the Amalgama(...)
While the legislature pondered the back-to-work order for the TTC's 7,200 striking workers, business administrator Angus McFarlane (left) the Amalgama(...)
9/13/1978
Thomson Hall sell-out: Quebec pianist-composer Andre Gagnon enjoyed the enthusiasm of fans who packed Roy Thomson Hall last night for a concert of his popular favorites
Thomson Hall sell-out: Quebec pianist-composer Andre Gagnon enjoyed the enthusiasm of fans who packed Roy Thomson Hall last night for a concert of his popular favorites
11/22/1982
A big hit with 9,000 persons in the audience at Ontario Place Forum last night, jazz pianist Dave Brubeck, joined by his three sons, drew standing ova(...)
A big hit with 9,000 persons in the audience at Ontario Place Forum last night, jazz pianist Dave Brubeck, joined by his three sons, drew standing ova(...)
7/23/1974