Legendary Montreal jazz musician Oscar Peterson, who died 14 years ago, will give his name to a section of McGill College Avenue in downtown Montreal, which the mayor announced Tuesday. Valerie Plante.
The best way to honor the famous musician’s memory has been under discussion for many years: a petition that has garnered 26,000 signatures has been aired in his honor, asking for the Lionel-Grawls metro station to be renamed.
Last year, the opposition party submitted a motion proposing to rename the Place des Festivals after the Ensemble Montreal pianist.
But the city wanted to pay tribute to him by dedicating the newest public square in the heart of the city, Mayor Plante explained.
“In addition to a figurative art in Jazzman’s memory, we want to establish an immersive universe with sensory, thoughtful and immersive installations,” she revealed. Future artifacts are related to competitions that will be launched in the coming months. ”
Andre Munard, co-founder of the Montreal International Jazz Festival, who knows Oscar Peterson well, says he wants to set up a public piano in the new square.
Also includes Urban Forest, Water Basins, Relaxation Areas and Agora.
“This choice is also a step in the right direction, knowing that cultural diversity is under-represented in the public space and that Mr. Peterson has. [fait face] Racism in his life, ”Valerie Plante added.
Kelly Peterson, the widow of Oscar Peterson, said she was “completely thrilled” with the decision when contacted by City about the project. “I believe it’s good to have a new place in honor of the Oscars,” Mr. said.To me Peterson also attended a press conference on Tuesday.
The selected site is currently occupied by machines: REM’s McGill station is being installed in its basement. When this work is completed, by 2023, the city will be able to begin development of a new public square, which should be completed by 2025, by 100E Oscar Peterson’s birthday, M suggestedTo me Plant.
In Montreal, there is a park in the Little Burgundy district where the musician was born, named after him, as well as the concert hall at Concordia University.
Oscar Peterson, who has made more than 200 recordings and won 8 Grammy Awards from 1974 to 1997 (for lifetime practice), is considered not only the greatest jazz musician in Montreal history, but also the greatest jazz pianist of all time.
He collaborated with big names in jazz such as Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington.
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