Oscar Peterson Centennial Quartet at the Capitol Theatre

Name: Oscar Peterson Centennial Quartet at the Capitol Theatre
Start: 2025-10-31T19:30:00-03:00
Location: 811 rue Main St., Moncton, NB, Canada, New Brunswick E1C 1G1

Schedule

Fri, 31 Oct, 2025 at 07:30 pm

UTC-03:00

Location

811 rue Main St., Moncton, NB, Canada, New Brunswick E1C 1G1 | Moncton, NB

Join us in celebrating the centennial of Oscar Peterson, one of the greatest jazz pianists in history and a true Canadian national treasure! Winner of eight Grammy Awards and recipient of the Order of Canada for his contributions to jazz music and for his representation of Canada on a global scale.
In honour of this momentous occasion, the Oscar Peterson Centennial Quartet, made up of talented pianist Robi Botos, double bassist Mike Downes, drummer Jim Doxas and trumpeter Lex French, all Juno Award winners, will join forces for a unique concert.
In addition to great jazz standards, the program includes Peterson's most famous works, such as Place St-Henri, Hymn to Freedom and Cakewalk. As a prelude to the concert, a multimedia presentation will immerse the audience in the world of the jazz master. In addition, Oscar Peterson's youngest daughter, Céline Peterson, will offer an intimate look at her father's life through touching personal anecdotes.
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En 2025, nous célébrons le centenaire d'Oscar Peterson, l'un des plus grands pianistes de jazz de l'histoire et un véritable trésor national canadien. Lauréat de huit Grammy Awards et honoré par l'Ordre du Canada, il demeure une figure incontournable de la musique mondiale.
Pour l'occasion, se réuniront pour un concert unique, le Quartet du Centenaire d'Oscar Peterson composé du talentueux pianiste Robi Botos, le contrebassiste Mike Downes, le batteur Jim Doxas, ainsi que du trompettiste Lex French tous lauréats des prestigieux Prix Juno.