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Toronto : Tundra Books, c2012. |
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| ISBN: |
9781770492691 1770492690 |
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jB Peterson, Oscar BAT |
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| Physical description: |
165, [9] p. : ill., ports. ; 24 cm. |
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| Subject: |
Pianists -- Canada -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Jazz musicians -- Canada -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Peterson, Oscar, 1925-2007 -- Juvenile literature.
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| Note: |
Includes bibliographical references (p. [167] and [170-174]), discography (p. [168-169]), and index. |
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| Summary note: |
This book is the story of a black kid from a Montreal ghetto who reached accliam in the great music halls of the world. |
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| Contents note: |
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. |
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