Montreal Jazz

• Montreal to name downtown plaza for jazz legend Oscar Peterson

  The large square, being created as part of the reconstruction of a downtown street, will include signs and other art installations celebrating Peterson's life and work.

  Canada

  Aug 31, 2021
  
• ‘Warms my heart’: Oscar Peterson’s widow thrilled by petition to change metro station name

  A petition launched last week to rename the Lionel-Groulx metro station after Oscar Peterson has been gaining steam with more than 15,000 signatures.

  Canada

  Jun 26, 2020
  
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• Mural pays tribute to piano teacher Daisy Peterson Sweeney

  A mural in Montreal's Little Burgundy was inaugurated in honour of Daisy Peterson Sweeney.

  Canada

  Oct 23, 2018
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• Funeral held for Daisy Sweeney, teacher to Oliver Jones, Oscar Peterson

  Daisy Sweeney was remembered as a teacher and mentor who cared deeply about people.

  Canada

  Aug 19, 2017
• Montreal to honour Daisy Sweeney, late piano teacher who taught greats Jones, Peterson

  Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre indicated he is planning to name a street in honour of Daisy Sweeney who passed away last week. The piano teacher -- a great musician in her own right -- taught the likes of Jazz greats Oscar Peterson and Oliver Jones.

  Canada

  Aug 17, 2017