One of my favorite times was being in the presence of Mrs. Ella Fitzgerald (the grand lady of song) while she was in concert at the Murat Temple with (the piano man), Oscar Peterson. A combo accompanied her singing; then before the concert closed, she & Oscar presented several numbers together.
He was great too as a featured piano soloist. This was back in the 50's in Indianapolis, Indiana on New Jersey Street. My admission was paid by a noble teacher of music in the Indianapolis School system, namely Mr. James Compton. I was even blessed to get her autograph backstage after the program - the same for Oscar Peterson.
He was great too as a featured piano soloist. This was back in the 50's in Indianapolis, Indiana on New Jersey Street. My admission was paid by a noble teacher of music in the Indianapolis School system, namely Mr. James Compton. I was even blessed to get her autograph backstage after the program - the same for Oscar Peterson.
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