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Oscar Peterson, whose early talent and speedy fingers made him one of the world's best known jazz pianists, died at age 82.

His death was confirmed by Hazel McCallion, mayor of Mississauga, Ontario, the Toronto suburb where Peterson lived. McCallion told The Associated Press that he died of kidney failure but that she did not know when. The hospital and police refused to comment.

"He's been going downhill in the last few months, slowing up," McCallion said, calling Peterson a "very close friend."

During an illustrious career spanning seven decades, Peterson played with some of the biggest names in jazz, including Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie and Dizzy Gillespie. He is also remembered for touring in a trio with Ray Brown on bass and Herb Ellis on guitar in the 1950s.

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The LA Times has republished an interview with Oscar Peterson where he lists his favorite recordings:

* "Ain't but a Few of Us Left" (Original Jazz Classics).

* "Exclusively for My Friends" (MPS, 4-CD boxed set).

* "West Side Story" (Verve).

* "Oscar Peterson and Dizzy Gillespie" (Pablo)

* "How Long Has This Been Going On" (with Sarah Vaughan) (Pablo).

* "Ella and Oscar" (Pablo).

* "We Get Requests" (Verve).

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Jazz greats Herbie Hancock, Dave Brubeck and others pay tribute to Oscar Peterson:

Brubeck: Ahmad Jamal, McCoy Tyner and I were asked to come to Carnegie Hall and take Oscar's place, when he was unable to perform. I'm not sure that the three of us playing at the top of our form were able to fill his shoes, but we gave it a try. Oscar, as Duke Ellington would say, was 'beyond category.'"

Hancock:

"Oscar Peterson redefined swing for modern jazz pianists for the latter half of the 20th century up until today," Hancock, 67, wrote in an e-mail. "I consider him the major influence that formed my roots in jazz piano playing. He mastered the balance between technique, hard blues grooving, and tenderness. ... No one will ever be able to take his place."

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Carnival Peterson Oscar 1986

The Oscar Peterson trio performs at the 1986 Bern International Jazz Festival. Oscar plays his composition "Carnival". In his trio we see Niels Henning Orsted Pederson on bass and Martin Drew on drums.

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