| Oscar Peterson: The Man and His Jazz Contributor(s): Batten, Jack (Author) |
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ISBN: 1770492690 ISBN-13: 9781770492691 Publisher: Tundra Books (NY) OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Music - Young Adult Nonfiction | Social Topics - Prejudice & Racism |
| Dewey: B |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6.3" W x 9.1" (1.15 lbs) 192 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Called the Maharaja of the keyboard by Duke Ellington, Oscar Peterson released over 200 recordings, won seven Grammy Awards, received the Order of Canada and is considered to have been one of the greatest jazz pianists of all time. This new biography from award-winning author Jack Batten, promises to tell Oscar Peterson's story in acomplete, compelling and sympathetic way. This is first biography of Oscar Peterson for young people. This book is the story of a black kid from a Montreal ghetto who reached accliam in the great music halls of the world. |