Bibliograph

Oscar Peterson, the man and his jazz, Jack Batten

Type

Label

Oscar Peterson, the man and his jazz, Jack Batten

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references, discography and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Oscar Peterson

Nature of contents

bibliographydiscographies

Oclc number

757056049

Responsibility statement

Jack Batten

Sub title

the man and his jazz

Summary

This book is the story of a black kid from a Montreal ghetto who reached accliam in the great music halls of the world

Table Of Contents

Oscar's excellent debut -- Five kids and one piano -- The story of jazz -- Two teachers and the teachers' pet -- The most famous pianist in Canada -- Norman takes charge -- Racism -- Oscar's trio finds its groove -- Grief, trouble, and change -- Sacrifice and success -- Oscar's toys and pastimes -- Oscar's courage

Target audience

adolescent

Classification