Peterson, Oscar 1925-2007
Overview
| Works: | 3,466 works in 9,119 publications in 6 languages and 61,380 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Jazz Biography Concert films Autobiographies Jazz vocals Nonfiction films Live sound recordings Swing (Music) Excerpts Songs |
| Roles: | Performer, Author, Instrumentalist, Composer, Arranger, Interviewee, Writer of accompanying material, Actor, Singer, Musician, Conductor, Other, Proofreader, Dedicatee, Lyricist, Contributor, Speaker, int, Creator, Commentator |
| Classifications: | M1366, 781.65 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Oscar Peterson
- A jazz odyssey : the life of Oscar Peterson by Oscar Peterson( Book )
- Oscar Peterson : the will to swing by Gene Lees( Book )
- Oscar Peterson by Richard Palmer( Book )
- Oscar lives next door : a story inspired by Oscar Peterson's childhood by Bonnie Farmer( Book )
- Oscar Peterson : the man and his jazz by Jack Batten( Book )
- Oscar : the life and music of Oscar Peterson by Reva Marin( Book )
- Contemporary Black biography, profiles from the international Black community by Gale (Firm)( )
- Contemporary musicians : profiles of the people in music by Suzanne M Bourgoin( )
- Oscar by Mauricio Segura( Book )
- Oscar Peterson : a musical biography by Alex Barris( Book )
- Oscar Peterson : music in the key of Oscar( Visual )
- Personalstil in der Jazzimprovisation : Studien zu Oscar Peterson by Markus Buchmann( Book )
- A jazz odyssey : my life in jazz by Oscar Peterson( Book )
- The Oscar Peterson fonds : numerical list by National Library of Canada( Book )
- Oscar( Visual )
- Resonance Big Band plays tribute to Oscar Peterson by Resonance Big Band( Visual )
- Oscar Peterson plays standards by Oscar Peterson( )
- Oscar Peterson by Jean-Pierre Jackson( Book )
- Affirmation and resistance : the politics of the jazz life in the self-narratives of Louis Armstrong, Art Pepper, and Oscar Peterson by Alexander J Beissenhirtz( Book )
- Mon voisin Oscar : une histoire inspirée de l'enfance d'Oscar Peterson by Bonnie Farmer( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Oscar Peterson
Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong by
Ella Fitzgerald(
Recording
)
29 editions published between 1956 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 640 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
29 editions published between 1956 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 640 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Soulville by
Ben Webster(
Recording
)
31 editions published between 1957 and 2003 in 3 languages and held by 597 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
31 editions published between 1957 and 2003 in 3 languages and held by 597 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ella Fitzgerald live in '57 & '63 by
Ella Fitzgerald(
Visual
)
4 editions published in 2006 in English and held by 516 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Features Ella Fitzgerald in two distinct performances. The first is the earliest known complete concert of Ella to be captured on film
4 editions published in 2006 in English and held by 516 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Features Ella Fitzgerald in two distinct performances. The first is the earliest known complete concert of Ella to be captured on film
The legendary Oscar Peterson Trio live at the Blue Note by
Oscar Peterson Trio(
Recording
)
21 editions published between 1990 and 2004 in 3 languages and held by 463 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
21 editions published between 1990 and 2004 in 3 languages and held by 463 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Louis Armstrong meets Oscar Peterson by
Louis Armstrong(
Recording
)
60 editions published between 1957 and 2013 in 4 languages and held by 453 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
60 editions published between 1957 and 2013 in 4 languages and held by 453 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Night train by
Oscar Peterson Trio(
Recording
)
2 editions published between 1992 and 1997 and held by 448 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Jazz pianist Oscar Peterson and his trio perform 17 songs that embrace the bop and swing sound during the 60's. A couple of the highlights include C-Jam Blues and Bags' Groove
2 editions published between 1992 and 1997 and held by 448 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Jazz pianist Oscar Peterson and his trio perform 17 songs that embrace the bop and swing sound during the 60's. A couple of the highlights include C-Jam Blues and Bags' Groove
Oscar Peterson jam by
Oscar Peterson(
)
27 editions published between 1977 and 2008 in 4 languages and held by 442 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
27 editions published between 1977 and 2008 in 4 languages and held by 442 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Best of Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong on Verve by
Ella Fitzgerald(
Recording
)
4 editions published in 1997 in English and held by 439 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
4 editions published in 1997 in English and held by 439 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ella and Louis again by
Ella Fitzgerald(
Recording
)
33 editions published between 1956 and 2012 in 3 languages and held by 437 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Released many times before in different forms, Verve's 2003 version is nicely assembled with excellent digital remastering as they treat the duo with the respect they deserve
33 editions published between 1956 and 2012 in 3 languages and held by 437 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Released many times before in different forms, Verve's 2003 version is nicely assembled with excellent digital remastering as they treat the duo with the respect they deserve
John Coltrane live in '60, '61 & '65 by
John Coltrane(
Visual
)
2 editions published in 2007 in No Linguistic content and English and held by 434 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Three separate shows reveal Coltrane's ascending creative arc from hard bop innovator as a member of the Miles Davis Quartet in 1960 to consummate bandleader in 1961 to unrivalled jazz visionary in 1965
2 editions published in 2007 in No Linguistic content and English and held by 434 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Three separate shows reveal Coltrane's ascending creative arc from hard bop innovator as a member of the Miles Davis Quartet in 1960 to consummate bandleader in 1961 to unrivalled jazz visionary in 1965
Ella and Oscar by
Ella Fitzgerald(
Recording
)
39 editions published between 1975 and 2011 in 4 languages and held by 374 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
No two artists are more closely identified with producer Norman Granz and Pablo Records than Ella Fitzgerald and Oscar Peterson. The singer and pianist had shared concert stages at the Philharmonic and other Granz touring packages for a quarter-century, building reputations that put each on a first name basis with audiences the world over. Their individual genius for blending virtuosity and sensitivity, and for infusing every note with a spirit of affirmation is reinforced on this recording
39 editions published between 1975 and 2011 in 4 languages and held by 374 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
No two artists are more closely identified with producer Norman Granz and Pablo Records than Ella Fitzgerald and Oscar Peterson. The singer and pianist had shared concert stages at the Philharmonic and other Granz touring packages for a quarter-century, building reputations that put each on a first name basis with audiences the world over. Their individual genius for blending virtuosity and sensitivity, and for infusing every note with a spirit of affirmation is reinforced on this recording
The trio by
Oscar Peterson(
Recording
)
59 editions published between 1960 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 373 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
59 editions published between 1960 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 373 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ella in Rome : the birthday concert by
Ella Fitzgerald(
Recording
)
12 editions published in 1988 in English and Undetermined and held by 361 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
12 editions published in 1988 in English and Undetermined and held by 361 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Stan Getz and J.J. Johnson at the Opera House by
Stan Getz(
Recording
)
27 editions published between 1957 and 1990 in 4 languages and held by 355 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
27 editions published between 1957 and 1990 in 4 languages and held by 355 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ben Webster meets Oscar Peterson by
Ben Webster(
Recording
)
55 editions published between 1959 and 2012 in 7 languages and held by 354 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
55 editions published between 1959 and 2012 in 7 languages and held by 354 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ella and Louis by
Ella Fitzgerald(
Recording
)
45 editions published between 1956 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 342 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two of the best jazz albums ever on a splendid two-CD collection! The complete original albums Ella & Louis and Ella & Louis Again present both exceptional artists backed by splendid musicians such as Oscar Peterson, Herb Ellis, Ray Brown, Buddy Rich, and Louie Bellson
45 editions published between 1956 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 342 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two of the best jazz albums ever on a splendid two-CD collection! The complete original albums Ella & Louis and Ella & Louis Again present both exceptional artists backed by splendid musicians such as Oscar Peterson, Herb Ellis, Ray Brown, Buddy Rich, and Louie Bellson
Swing around the world by
Oscar Peterson(
Recording
)
3 editions published in 2005 in Multiple languages and held by 341 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
3 editions published in 2005 in Multiple languages and held by 341 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The genius of Coleman Hawkins by
Coleman Hawkins(
Recording
)
34 editions published between 1957 and 1997 in 4 languages and held by 338 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
34 editions published between 1957 and 1997 in 4 languages and held by 338 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Oscar Peterson Trio at the Stratford Shakespearean Festival by
Oscar Peterson Trio(
Recording
)
23 editions published between 1956 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 334 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
23 editions published between 1956 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 334 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Oscar Peterson plays the Cole Porter songbook by
Cole Porter(
Recording
)
34 editions published between 1959 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 315 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
34 editions published between 1959 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 315 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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Related Identities
- Brown, Ray 1926-2002 Other Performer Musician Vocalist Author Editor Instrumentalist Composer
- Ellis, Herb 1921-2010 Other Performer Musician Author Instrumentalist Composer
- Oscar Peterson Trio Other Performer Instrumentalist Musician
- Fitzgerald, Ella Other Singer Performer Vocalist Conductor Author Instrumentalist Composer
- Bellson, Louis Performer Instrumentalist Author
- Thigpen, Ed Other Performer Instrumentalist Editor
- Pass, Joe 1929-1994 Performer Instrumentalist Author
- Ørsted Pedersen, Niels Henning 1946-2005 Interviewee Performer Instrumentalist Author
- Gillespie, Dizzy 1917-1993 Singer Performer Author Instrumentalist Composer
- Armstrong, Louis 1901-1971 Singer Performer Musician Vocalist Author Originator Instrumentalist
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African American jazz musicians African Americans Ali, Hana Archives Armstrong, Louis, Big band music Blacks Blues (Music) Bop (Music) Braithwaite, William Stanley, Canada Charles, Pierre Freeman, Aaron French-Canadian fiction Improvisation (Music) Jazz Jazz musicians Jazz--Social aspects Jazz vocals Kente, Gibson Motion picture music--Excerpts, Arranged Music Musicals--Excerpts, Arranged Music-halls (Variety-theaters, cabarets, etc.) Musicians Music videos National Library of Canada.--Music Division Nineteen fifties Operas--Excerpts, Arranged Oscar Peterson Trio Pepper, Art, Performances Peterson, Oscar, Pianists Piano Piano music, Arranged Piano music (Jazz) Piano with jazz ensemble Popular music Québec--Montréal Rogers, John W Saxophone music (Jazz) Saxophone with jazz ensemble Swing (Music) Trombone music (Jazz) Trumpet music (Jazz) Trumpet players Tuberculosis--Patients United States World music
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Alternative Names
Oscar Emmanuel Peterson
Oscar Petersen
Oscar Peterson
Oscar Peterson Canadees jazzpianist
Oscar Peterson Canadees zanger
Oscar Peterson Canadian jazz pianist and composer
Oscar Peterson canadisk pianist, komponist og sanger
Oscar Peterson jazzman kanadyjski, pianista i kompozytor
Oscar Peterson kanadensisk pianist, kompositör och sångare
Oscar Peterson kanadischer Jazzpianist
Oscar Peterson kanadischer Jazzpianist (1925 - 2007)
Oscar Peterson kanadisk pianist, komponist og sanger
Oscar Peterson kanadisk pianist, komponist og songar
Oscar Peterson pianista canadese
Oscar Petterson
Petersen Oscar 1925-2007
Peterson O.
Peterson, O. (Oscar), 1925-2007
Peterson, Oscar, 1925-
Peterson, Oscar E. 1925-2007
Peterson, Oscar Emanuel
Peterson, Oscar Emanuel 1925-2007
Peterson Oscar Emmanuel
Peterson, Oscar Emmanuel 1925-2007
Petersonas Oskaras Emanuelis
Petterson, Oscar
Pītersens, Oskars, 1925-2007
Piterson, O.
Pytersonas O.
Оскар Питерсон канадский джазовый пианист и композитор
Оскар Питърсън
Оскар Пітерсон
Питерсон О.
Питерсон, О. (Оскар), 1925-2007
Питерсон Оскар
Питерсон, Оскар 1925-
Питерсон, Оскар, 1925-2007
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