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Oscar at 80

on BBC Radio 2

2/2. Singer Clare Teal profiles jazz great Oscar Peterson - who turns 80 this month - from his roots as a black, working-class Canadian to his international standing as a consummate and distinctive pianist and composer. Featuring a new and extensive interview with the artist, with further input from friends, admirers and collaborators including former Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien, jazz aficionados and critics Gene Lees, Phil Nimmons and Bill King, and industry executive Scott Morin.

Contributors

Presenter:
Clare Teal
Interviewee:
Jean Chretien
Interviewee:
Gene Lees
Interviewee:
Phil Nimmons
Interviewee:
Bill King
Interviewee:
Scott Morin

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