The Oscar Peterson Centennial Quartet celebrates the life and music of Oscar Peterson, one of Canada’s most iconic musical figures. This exceptional ensemble showcases renowned Canadian talent, featuring JUNO Award winners Robi Botos (piano), Mike Downes (bass) and Jim Doxas (drums), alongside renowned guitarist Ulf Wakenius, a ten-year veteran of the Oscar Peterson Quartet. Special guest pianist Justin Kauflin will take the stage for this centennial celebration performance. Other guest artists include Lex French (trumpet), Andrew McAnsh (trumpet), Colleen Allen (saxophone), and Matt Woroshyl (saxophone). During the evening, Peterson’s youngest daughter, Céline Peterson, will join the band to offer the audience an intimate, anecdote-filled look into her father’s remarkable life and career.

Oscar Peterson Centennial Quartet

FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre

American jazz pianist David Chesky " merges a plurality of influences to create a musical language that is uniquely his own " ( Gramophone ). Composer of orchestral works, operas and ballets, he revisits with his trio the works of the great classical composers in a surprising guise!

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Oscar Peterson Centennial Quartet · FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre

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