Oscar Peterson: The Man and His Jazz

by Jack Batten

Book Overview

Called the "Maharaja of the keyboard" by Duke Ellington, Oscar Peterson released over 200 recordings, won seven Grammy Awards, received the Order of Canada and is considered to have been one of the greatest jazz pianists of all time. This new biography from award-winning author Jack Batten, promises to tell Oscar Peterson's story in acomplete, compelling and sympathetic way. This is first biography of Oscar Peterson for young people.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1770492690
• ISBN13: 9781770492691
• Release Date: September 2012
• Publisher: Tundra Books (NY)
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.3" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 10 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 5 and higher