Nice Jazz Fest
Oscar Peterson Centennial with Sullivan Fortner, John Clayton, Jeff Hamilton

Friday 25 July 2025
9:45 PM, Théâtre de Verdure

In 2025, the man Duke Ellington called “The Maharajah of the Keyboard” would have turned 100. A true heir to the piano tradition from stride to Art Tatum, Oscar Peterson infused his style with modern harmonic elements while preserving his unmistakable swing, leaving an indelible mark on jazz history. The Canadian pianist and composer remains one of the greatest jazz musicians of all time, and his influence continues to resonate worldwide.

His legacy will be honored with an exceptional project, The Oscar Peterson Centennial Celebration, led by today’s foremost jazz pianist, Sullivan Fortner, joined by the equally legendary John Clayton on double bass and Jeff Hamilton on drums.