As per our current Database, Oscar Peterson has been died on Dec 23, 2007 (age 82).
When Oscar Peterson die, Oscar Peterson was 82 years old.
| Popular As | Oscar Peterson |
| Occupation | Pianist |
| Age | 82 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Born | August 15, 1925 (Montreal, Canada) |
| Birthday | August 15 |
| Town/City | Montreal, Canada |
| Nationality | Canada |
Oscar Peterson’s zodiac sign is Leo. According to astrologers, people born under the sign of Leo are natural born leaders. They are dramatic, creative, self-confident, dominant and extremely difficult to resist, able to achieve anything they want to in any area of life they commit to. There is a specific strength to a Leo and their "king of the jungle" status. Leo often has many friends for they are generous and loyal. Self-confident and attractive, this is a Sun sign capable of uniting different groups of people and leading them as one towards a shared cause, and their healthy sense of humor makes collaboration with other people even easier.
Oscar Peterson was born in the Year of the Ox. Another of the powerful Chinese Zodiac signs, the Ox is steadfast, solid, a goal-oriented leader, detail-oriented, hard-working, stubborn, serious and introverted but can feel lonely and insecure. Takes comfort in friends and family and is a reliable, protective and strong companion. Compatible with Snake or Rooster.
Considered one of the greatest jazz artists of all time. He was awarded eight Grammys and released over 200 recordings.
He was a trumpeter and Pianist at age five until a case of tuberculosis at age seven forced him to focus exclusively on the piano.
He caused controversy in his time by forming trios that were racially integrated. His album, Oscar Peterson at the Stratford Shakespearean Festival, from 1956 was considered a highlight of his career.
He was married four times and fathered seven children.
He played as an accompanying Pianist to jazz icon Ella Fitzgerald.
