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Based on extensive interviews, Oscar Peterson is a well-informed and provocative exploration of Peterson's music.

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[An] enthusiastic account of a musician's development as the thinking person's pianist. * The New York Times Book Review *
There are five requisites for a readable and valuable book on jazz: enthusiasm, wit, insight, compassion, and technical knowledge of the music. Gene Lees has them all. -- Leonard Feather * Los Angeles Times *
A fine, richly detailed book...that explains the essence of jazz and of jazz playing as well as any written. * The Toronto Sun *

Oscar Peterson

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    A Paperback by Gene Lees

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      Publisher: Cooper Square Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 8/1/2000 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780815410218, 978-0815410218
      ISBN10: 0815410212

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Based on extensive interviews, Oscar Peterson is a well-informed and provocative exploration of Peterson's music.

      Trade Review
      [An] enthusiastic account of a musician's development as the thinking person's pianist. * The New York Times Book Review *
      There are five requisites for a readable and valuable book on jazz: enthusiasm, wit, insight, compassion, and technical knowledge of the music. Gene Lees has them all. -- Leonard Feather * Los Angeles Times *
      A fine, richly detailed book...that explains the essence of jazz and of jazz playing as well as any written. * The Toronto Sun *

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