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Oscar Peterson leaned back from the keyboard and smiled wearily

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Oscar Peterson leaned back from the keyboard and smiled wearily

Date3/4/1946

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Peterson, Oscar, 1925-2007 (subject)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Unknown (photographer)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Oscar Peterson leaned back from the keyboard and smiled wearily. There's no doubt about boogie woogie being lead, he said. It was a passing phase and I'm trying to get away from it altogether. Now a days the cats want Ellington stuff, good, solid swing with more technique.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0073490F

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