Oliver Jones : the musician, the man : a biography / by Marthe Sansregret.
| Author/creator | Sansregret, Marthe |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | [Montréal] : XYZ Publishing, ©2006. |
| Description | 348 pages, 16 unnumbered pages : portraits ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Preface / by Oliver Jones -- A quote from memory 1896-1934 -- Born with the beat 1934-1940 -- A community childhood: a passion for sports and music 1940-1945 -- Life as a working musician 1946-1964 -- Taking the music to a higher level 1965-1980 -- Finally, a return to jazz, and the first recordings 1980-1984 -- International fame and acclaim 1984-1994 -- The best years 1995-2000 -- Life after music 2000-2006 -- Awards -- Discography. |
| Abstract | Born in Montreal, Oliver Jones performed his first piano concert at five years old. He has become one of the most celebrated representatives of the Montreal Jazz Festival and a worldwide musical ambassador for Canada on many international tours. This exclusive authorized biography begins with his roots the enslavement of his African ancestors and immigration of his parents to Canada from Barbados and takes us to the present. Oliver Jones has received many awards to recognize his achievements, both as a musician and as a human being: the Martin Luther King Award, a Juno Award, the Cool Jazz Award of the Izzy Asper Foundation, the Order of Canada, the Order of Quebec, the Oscar Peterson Award, the Governor Generals Performing Arts Award, and in 2006, two National Jazz Awards: Best Jazz Keyboard of the Year and Best CD with Ranee Lee for their album Just You, Just Me. |
| General note | "Awards": pages 319-320. |
| General note | Also published in French. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 325-339), discography (pages 321-324) and index. |
| ISBN | 9781894852227 |
| ISBN | 1894852222 |
| Stock number | University of Toronto Press Distribution, 5201 Dufferin St., Toronto, ON M3H 5T8 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | ML417.J785 S32 2006 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |