Oscar Peterson, "Canadian jazz pianist, virtuoso and composer", "called the "Maharaja of the keyboard" by Duke Ellington", was born on August 15, 1925 (d. 2007). #OscarPeterson
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oscar_Peterson)
Oscar Peterson - "Body and Soul" with John Williams and The Boston Pops (1980, I think), music written by Johnny Green
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vf0LOc49fX0
"Any hour, any day, the time soon will come / When men will live in dignity / That's when we'll be free
When every man joins in our song / And together singing in harmony / That's when we'll be free"
"Hymn to Freedom" - Oliver Jones, Dave Young, & Dione Taylor (posted 2015), composed by Oscar Peterson, lyrics by Harriette Hamilton
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTAzDaAOtmI
Oscar Peterson - "Hymn to Freedom" (1964, Denmark), written by Peterson
- Oscar Peterson on Piano
- Ray Brown on Bass
- Ed Thigpen on Drums
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#OscarPeterson #Birthday
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCrrZ1NnCuM