Person: Oscar Peterson

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When Ella Fitzgerald came to Cork, the First Lady of Song played two memorable concerts

The First Lady of Song played two memorable concerts at the jazz festival in 1980, writes Des O’Driscoll

Cork’s jazz legacy: Play on, rain or shine

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Cork Jazz 2016: When the festival got its mojo back

From a music fan’s perspective, this was the best Guinness Cork Jazz Festival in years, writes Alan O’Riordan

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A question of taste: Kieran Quinn

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A question of taste - Maurice Seezer

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Call for jazz walk of fame at festival launch

Elton John 'too shy' to meet his hero

Elton John missed the chance to meet his all-time hero, jazz musician Oscar Peterson, before he died - because he was too starstruck.

Fri, 20 Feb, 2009

Jazz pianist Oscar Peterson dies

Oscar Peterson, whose early talent and speedy fingers made him one of the world’s best known jazz pianists, has died, it was reported today. He was 82.

Mon, 24 Dec, 2007

Jazz festival ends on high note with the all clear

FOR what seemed like the first time all weekend only the Guinness was pouring as die-hard revellers got ready for a fourth night of jiving at the Cork Jazz Festival.

Tue, 26 Oct, 2004