Oscar Peterson at 100
Jamie celebrates the great pianist's centenary with the help of modern stars Joe Webb and Hiromi. There's archive of the man himself, and live music from a Proms set in tribute.
Jamie celebrates the centenary of Oscar Peterson - one of the most celebrated and influential jazz pianists of all time.
Friend of the show, Welsh piano star Joe Webb, performed a tribute to Oscar at the recent 'Round Midnight Prom in Sunderland - from it, we'll hear a composition dedicated to Oscar, as well as Joe's memories of dancing through Neath listening to the great man's music.
Japanese piano master Hiromi, who befriended and performed with Oscar before his death in 2007, gives her memories of him and chooses a personal favourite from his catalogue.
There's also an archive clip of the man himself, talking to Michael Parkinson in a 1973 interview.
Elsewhere on the show, Jamie also celebrates the great vocalist Sheila Jordan, who sadly passed away last week at the age of 96.
Produced by Folded Wing for 蜜芽传媒 Radio 2
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Ella Fitzgerald & The Oscar Peterson Trio
It's All Right With Me (Live at the Shrine Auditorium, 1957)
- At The Opera House.
- Verve Reissues.
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Sheila Jordan
Hum Drum Blues
- Portrait of Sheila.
- Blue Note Records.
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Laufey
Lover Girl
- Lover Girl.
- Vingolf Recordings.
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Oscar Peterson
Tonight
- West Side Story.
- Verve.
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Chip Wickham & PEACH.
Nara Black
- Lost Souls.
- Gondwana Records.
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Oscar Peterson
Just A Gigolo
- Tracks.
- MPS.
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Oumou Sangar茅
Fadjamou (Live At Maida Vale, Radio 2 Session, 2017)
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The Oscar Peterson Trio
Gravy Waltz
- Affinity.
- Verve.
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Joe Webb Trio & Soweto Kinch
Oscar (Live from 'Round Midnight 蜜芽传媒 Prom)
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- Tue 19 Aug 2025 21:00蜜芽传媒 Radio 2