Batten, Jack.

Oscar Peterson : the man and his jazz / Jack Batten. - Toronto : Tundra Books, c2012. - 165, [9] p. : ill., ports. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [167] and [170-174]), discography (p. [168-169]), and index.

Oscar's excellent debut -- Five kids and one piano -- The story of jazz -- Two teachers and the teachers' pet -- The most famous pianist in Canada -- Norman takes charge -- Racism -- Oscar's trio finds its groove -- Grief, trouble, and change -- Sacrifice and success -- Oscar's toys and pastimes -- Oscar's courage.

This book is the story of a black kid from a Montreal ghetto who reached accliam in the great music halls of the world.

ISBN: 9781770492691 1770492690

LCCN: 2011940582

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Pianists
Jazz musicians
Pianists
Jazz musicians
Pianistes
Musiciens de jazz

LC Class. No.: ML3930.P46 / B33 2012

Dewey Class. No.: 786.2/165092 B