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Oscar Peterson’s 100th Birthday (Part I)

Oscar Peterson’s 100th Birthday (Part I)
Oscar Petersons 100th Birthday Part I photo
October 23, 2025 | 6:00 PM
  • This is a free event
  • Venue: Koerner Hall
  • Series: TD Jazz Concerts
  • Genre: Jazz
  • Presenter: The Royal Conservatory
Free masterclasses, talks, and performances by students from the RCM’s Oscar Peterson School of Music.

5:30pm: Drum masterclass featuring Jeff Hamilton (former Oscar Peterson band member)
6:45pm: Performance by students from The RCM’s Oscar Peterson Program
7:30pm: Panel discussion on the legacy of Oscar Peterson, moderated by The Honourable Rosalie Silberman Abella featuring Kelly Peterson, Mark Ruffin (Program Director for Sirius XM’s Real Jazz), and journalist Paul Wells
8:30pm: Performance by the Sean Nimmons Trio, grandson of Canadian jazz legend Phil Nimmons


Curated by Kelly Peterson and Mervon Mehta.
 
Free tickets available starting from 10am on Thursday, October 16, 2025.
 
Celebrate Oscar Peterson’s 100th in style! Reserve your Concert and Hotel Package with The Yorkville Royal Sonesta Hotel Toronto - call 416.408.2824 x584 or email [email protected]
 
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