Oscar Peterson: A Centennial Celebration
About This Event
Oscar Peterson: A Centennial Celebration at Jazz at Lincoln Center examines the pianist’s imprint on modern jazz. The program traces key threads in his repertoire and the musicians who carried his language forward, favoring rhythmic precision and harmonic clarity and framing Peterson’s improvisational prowess and extensive discography within Lincoln Center’s tradition of close listening and canon-making.
About the Artists
Oscar Peterson
Oscar Peterson, a towering figure in the world of jazz, is celebrated for his remarkable improvisational prowess and virtuosic command of the piano. Known affectionately as "the King of inside swing," Peterson's legacy continues to resonate in the vibrant cultural tapestry of New York City, particularly at the renowned Jazz at Lincoln Center.
Oscar Peterson: A Centennial Celebration
Oscar Peterson: A Centennial Celebration is a live program at Jazz at Lincoln Center, framed around the pianist’s enduring imprint on modern jazz. The performance traces key threads in his repertoire and the musicians who carried his language forward, treating the concert like a listening guide as much as a tribute.