Oscar Peterson dies aged 82

[tubbystu]

BBC news website said:

...........................He made more than 200 albums and won eight Grammy awards, including a lifetime achievement honour in 1997. His hallmark was the capacity to play at lightning speed, while maintaining the ability to swing. What's more, he could play in a variety of jazz styles.................

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/3622921.stm 
Another great passes. I thought he might have been older though.
RIP Oscar

[Graebob]

RIP. Talented chap.

[timbob]

Just made a post on the subject in the Music forum, didn't see this one...

R.I.P Mr Peterson. It's depressing that all my musical "heroes" are departing us one by one.

[robinhood21]

Will be sadly missed. RIP Oscar.

[Heebeegeetee]

Blimey, only just downloaded Night Train onto me ippod.

[Simpo Two]

Agreed. Enjoy this one while you can - AFAIK he's still alive and judging by the two CDs I have, he's pretty damn good:

http://www.jazzprofessional.com/interviews/Ralph%2...

[tali1]

Do recall him having a merc 300SL gullwing for a very long time

[Markh]

A great loss indeed.................