Oscar Peterson at 100: Centennial Celebration at Birdland Theater

August 15, 2025 marks the occasion of the Maharajah of the Keyboard Oscar Petersons 100th birthday. For the occasion of his centennial and to commemorate his long history with Birdland, there will be celebrations for Petersons birthday week both at Birdland Jazz Club and the Birdland Theater. The celebrations of Oscar Petersons Centennial in the Birdland Theater during his birthday week with performances from acclaimed pianists Robi Botos (August 15), Champian Fulton (August 16), and Ben Paterson (August 17). Each bringing their own unique style to selections from Petersons expansive catalogue, you will be treated to three unique nights of music highlighting some of todays exciting pianistic talents while celebrating the legacy of one of their inspirations...

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August 15, 2025 marks the occasion of the Maharajah of the Keyboard Oscar Petersons 100th birthday. For the occasion of his centennial and to commemorate his long history with Birdland, there will be celebrations for Petersons birthday week both at Birdland Jazz Club and the Birdland Theater. The celebrations of Oscar Petersons Centennial in the Birdland Theater during his birthday week with performances from acclaimed pianists Robi Botos (August 15), Champian Fulton (August 16), and Ben Paterson (August 17). Each bringing their own unique style to selections from Petersons expansive catalogue, you will be treated to three unique nights of music highlighting some of todays exciting pianistic talents while celebrating the legacy of one of their inspirations. Each night the pianists will be joined by Brandi Disterheft on bass and Jim Doxas on drums. August 15, 2025: Robi Botos with Brandi Disterheft & Jim DoxasAugust 16, 2025:: Champian Fulton with Brandi Disterheft & Jim DoxasAugust 17, 2025: Ben Paterson with Brandi Disterheft & Jim Doxas

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