Banff (The Beautiful) Celebrates Oscar Peterson at 100

Date: Fri, Jul 18 @ 7:15 PM
Location: Jenny Belzberg Theatre

On the joyous occasion of the 100th birthday of beloved Canadian national treasure, Dr. Oscar Peterson, C.C., The Estate of Oscar Peterson and Banff Centre are proud to come together for a dazzling and unforgettable evening of music. Since his first jazz workshop in 1974 (co-led with Phil Nimmons, O.C.), Peterson's relationship with Banff Centre is deep and legendary. That workshop became an annual event and in five decades, evolved into the renowned Banff International Workshop in Jazz and Creative Music.

Banff Centre will celebrate this history as well as the legacy of Oscar Peterson with some of the most dynamic names in jazz music today: pianists Robi Botos, Taurey Butler and RINA, guitarist Jocelyn Gould, bassists Brandi Disterheft and Dr. Dave Young, C.M., drummer Mark McLean, vocalist Caity Gyorgy and Oscar’s daughter Céline Peterson, who will emcee for the evening.

Featuring originals and classic jazz standards from throughout Peterson's near seven-decade career, this concert is perfect for the most avid fan or a newcomer to jazz.

You may also like the following events from Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity:

• Next Sunday, 1st June, 07:30 pm, Art of Piano: James Angnoson & Micah Yui in Banff
• Next month, 4th June, 07:30 pm, Leela Gilday Live in Banff
• Next month, 5th June, 03:00 pm, Art of Piano Participant Showcases (Thurs 3 pm) in Banff

Also check out other Music events in Banff, Entertainment events in Banff, Workshops in Banff.