About this episode

This episode celebrates the centenary of jazz piano legend Oscar Peterson, featuring his interpretations of various musical theatre songs.

We're keying in to this monumental jazz piano talent as part of his centenary--astonishing takes on songs from Fiorello!, West Side Story, The New Moon, My Fair Lady and so much more.

People in this episode

Host: Laurence Maslon

Topics covered

• jazz
• piano
• centenary
• musical theatre
• Oscar Peterson

Keywords

• Oscar Peterson
• jazz piano
• musical theatre
• centenary
• Fiorello!
• West Side Story
• The New Moon
• My Fair Lady

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Fiorello!, West Side Story, The New Moon, My Fair Lady

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