Oscar Peterson Profession: Jazz Musician Nationality: Canadian Why Famous: Renown jazz pianist and composer and winner of 8 grammys. Born: August 15, 1925 Birthplace: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Generation: Greatest Generation Chinese Zodiac: Ox Star Sign: Leo Died: December 23, 2007 (aged 82) Cause of Death: Kidney failure Historical Events 2007-06-08 Jazz legend Oscar Peterson is forced to cancel his appearance at the Carnegie Hall all-star performance (held in his honour), owing to illness Famous Jazz Musicians Billie Holiday Louis Armstrong Miles Davis Famous Musicians Chrissie Hynde John Paul Jones Vaughn Meader
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