When planning to write the blog this weekend, I had several topics in mind. Then it all changed when P offered a ticket to "Oscar Peterson at 100" at Massey Hall. The concert was truly amazing!
The event had twenty Canadian Jazz greats from 28 to 85 years old performing. They had all been influenced by Oscar Peterson. Bob Rae, our ambassador to the UN, spoke about his friendship with Oscar. He talked about how proud Oscar was to be Canadian and to represent us globally.
Oscar could have lived anywhere but he chose to remain in Canada. His influence was shown in the multi-generational group that performed on Saturday. As Canadians, we sometimes forget how fabulous we are.
You can check out the list of performers by clicking on this link. Oscar Peterson at Massey Hall.
P and I wished it had been recorded.
