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Also Known As Oscar Emmanuel Peterson
Born August 15, 1925 • MontrealCanada
Died December 23, 2007 (aged 82) • MississaugaCanada
Awards And Honors Praemium Imperiale (1999)Grammy Award (1991)Grammy Award (1990)Grammy Award (1979)Grammy Award (1978)Grammy Award (1977)Grammy Award (1974)

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