The Life and Music of Oscar Peterson

Course Description

This class is a complete study of the music and life of Oscar Peterson, one of the greatest jazz pianists of our time. Oscar was famous for his blazing technique and incredible improvisational skills. But did you know that he was a vocalist? Come and enjoy learning about this great pianist and the many musicians who played with him, as we focus on Oscar’s early years (before the famous trio) that led up to his most famous trio recordings.