The year 2025 marks the centennial of Dr. Oscar Peterson, one of the great pianists in jazz history and a Canadian national treasure. In addition to winning eight GRAMMY Awards, he has received Canada’s highest honours, including Officer of the Order of Canada and Companion of the Order of Canada. Mr. Peterson is considered one of the most prolific pianists in jazz history and it is fitting that his life and great career be celebrated with a musical retrospective featuring some of Canada’s most important jazz musicians.

For the occasion, the Oscar Peterson Centennial Quartet was formed and will consist of pianist Robi Botos, bassist Mike Downes and drummer Jim Doxas, with special guest Ulf Wakenius. This unique concert will highlight Mr. Peterson's most famous and appreciated compositions, such as Place St-Henri, Hymn to Freedom and Cakewalk.

As a prelude to the concert, there will be a multimedia presentation. Additionally, during the evening, Oscar Peterson’s youngest daughter, Céline Peterson, will join the quartet to offer the audience an intimate, anecdote-filled look into her father’s exceptional life and career.