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News Release2001-02 The National Library’s Exhibition Oscar Peterson: A Jazz Sensation Draws Praise from VisitorsOttawa, February 1, 2001 -- Ken Burns’s acclaimed television documentary Jazz has stirred up considerable interest in jazz music and musicians. Since July 1, 2000, the National Library of Canada’s major exhibition, Oscar Peterson: A Jazz Sensation, has been showcasing one of Canada’s great jazz musicians. The exhibition honours this internationally acclaimed jazz pianist and composer by tracing his career of more than half a century from its roots in Montreal’s predominantly black St.-Henri district to the world’s most prominent stages. His life, one of dedication and dignity, is portrayed through the use of programmes, film, video, audio, personal memorabilia, record jackets, photographs, drawings and much more. The Library’s Web site for the exhibition (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/oscarpeterson) further enhances the story of this extraordinary man. From among the thousands of visitors to the exhibition, here are some of the comments we have received: "Thank you so much for the truly wonderful gift you have shared with the rest of us lesser mortals." "What wonderful music! I can’t keep my feet still! Wow!" "Memories came flooding back! You captured the spirit and essence of the early years very well. Also, I very much appreciated the trio years, particularly with Ray Brown and Ed Thigpen. The exhibition continues until September 3, 2001 and is open seven days a week from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 p.m. and is free of charge. The National Library of Canada is located at 395 Wellington Street, Ottawa. - 30 - For further information, please contact Randall Ware Pierre Ostiguy |