Oscar Peterson
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Music legend Oscar Peterson becomes first Black Canadian featured on a circulation coinThe Royal Canadian Mint is launching a special coin celebrating late music legend Oscar Peterson. It will come into circulation on Aug. 15 to coincide with his birthday.CanadaAug 11, 2022
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Pierrefonds school launches Black History Month with unprecedented ceremonyPierrefonds Community High School launched Black History Month with the raising of the Pan-African flag in a ceremony that was very meaningful to students and staff.EducationFeb 1, 2022
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Canada Post recognizes jazz legend Eleanor Collins with new stampThe Edmonton-born Collins began performing in the 1930s on television and radio shows across the country, and has worked with everyone from Dizzy Gillespie to Oscar Peterson.EntertainmentJan 21, 2022
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Royal Conservatory of Music renames Toronto school after jazz legend Oscar PetersonOscar Peterson's wife, Kelly Peterson, said in a statement that the renaming of the Royal Conservatory School "would have humbled Oscar tremendously."CanadaSep 9, 2021
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Montreal to name downtown plaza for jazz legend Oscar PetersonThe 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.CanadaAug 31, 2021
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Alberta school curriculum out of tune with song by premier’s grandfather: musicians"If we're going to talk about jazz, then we need to talk about those bands that are based on improvisation. How can you not talk about Duke Ellington?"CanadaMar 30, 2021
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Legendary jazz pianist Oscar Peterson subject of upcoming feature documentaryCanadian filmmaker Barry Avrich has started production on a feature documentary on the late Montreal-raised jazz legend Oscar Peterson.CanadaMar 3, 2021
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New Heritage Minute celebrates life of Black Canadian jazz pianist Oscar PetersonBoth the English and French versions of the Heritage Minute celebrating Oscar Peterson are narrated by Black Canadian pianists.CanadaFeb 17, 2021
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Montreal delays decision to rename Place des Festivals after jazz legend PetersonMontreal city council has decided to delay its decision to rename Place des Festivals after Oscar Peterson while further information is gathered from family.CanadaOct 20, 2020
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Montreal opposition pushes to rename Place des Festivals to honour Oscar PetersonOscar Peterson's widow, Kelly Peterson said the initiative would be a 'wonderful' way to honour her late husband's jazz legacy.CanadaOct 7, 2020
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