Oscar Peterson At 100: Centennial Celebration (Early and Late Shows), at Birdland (Site)
Saturday August 16, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
An event every day that begins at 7:00 pm, repeating until Sunday August 17, 2025
Show Times:
Aug 15th: 7pm and 9.30pm
Aug 16th: 7pm and 9.30pm
Aug 17th: 7pm and 9.30pm
Performers:
August 15, 2025: Robi Botos with Brandi Disterheft & Jim Doxas
August 16, 2025:: Champian Fulton with Brandi Disterheft & Jim Doxas
August 17, 2025: Ben Paterson with Brandi Disterheft & Jim Doxas
About:
August 15, 2025 marks the occasion of the “Maharajah of the Keyboard” Oscar Peterson’s 100th birthday. For the occasion of his centennial and to commemorate his long history with Birdland, there will be celebrations for Peterson’s birthday week both at Birdland Jazz Club and the Birdland Theater.
The celebrations of Oscar Peterson’s 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 Peterson’s expansive catalogue, you will be treated to three unique nights of music highlighting some of today’s 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.