Tribute to Oscar Peterson set for this Saturday at Beach United’s Jazz and Reflection concert

Beach United Church’s Jazz and Reflection Series will feature a concert celebrating ledgendary Canadian pianist Oscar Peterson this Saturday afternoon.

Performed by acclaimed Toronto pianist Michael Shand and guitarist Nathan Hiltz, the Piano & Guitar Tribute to Oscar Peterson concert is set for Saturday, Nov. 7, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Doors to the church, at 140 Wineva Ave., will open at 4 p.m.

Shand and Hiltz will celebrate Peterson’s love of piano-guitar duets, and bring the extraordinary musical  legacy of Peterson to life in what will be an intimate performance.

Peterson, who grew up in Montreal, is considered one of the world’s greatest jazz pianists. A winner of eight Grammy Awards, Peterson’s career spanned more than 60 years and saw him release more than 200 recordings. Born in 1925, Peterson died at the age of 82 in 2007.

Admission is pay-what-you-can, with a suggested donation of $25, to help support musicians and jazz in the East Toronto community.

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