Oscar and Nat

It's 70 years since Oscar Peterson's U.S. debut at Carnegie Hall. Not only that, but we're coming up on the centenary of Nat 'King' Cole. As WNYC's Sara Fishko tells us, the two musicians knew - and listened - to each other. More, in this episode of Fishko Files.

Six star pianists pay tribute to Oscar Peterson Friday, February 22 and Saturday, February 23 at Jazz at Lincoln Center.

Nat 'King' Cole's centenary celebrations start March 5 with BMCC Tribeca's Scenes Through the Cinema Lens, followed by 92Y's A Nat King Cole Centennial: The Best Broadway, hosted by Will Friedwald, on March 14.

Film Forum marks the day of Cole's centenary, March 17, with a compilation of films also presented by Friedwald.

Fishko Files with Sara Fishko

Assistant Producer: Olivia Briley
Mix Engineer: Wayne Shulmister
Editor: Karen Frillmann

Music Playlist

  1. Blues Etude

    Artist: Oscar Peterson
    Album: Blues Etude
    Label: PolyGram Records
  2. Exactly Like You

    Artist: Oscar Peterson
    Album: Jazz Exquisit
    Label: Imex Media
  3. Fine and Dandy

    Artist: Oscar Peterson with Ray Brown
    Album: The Complete Jazz at the Philharmonic on Verve
    Label: PolyGram Records
  4. I Only Have Eyes For You

    Artist: Oscar Peterson with Ray Brown
    Album: The Complete Jazz at the Philharmonic on Verve
    Label: Mercury Records
  5. Penthouse Serenade

    Artist: Nat King Cole
    Album: Penthouse Serenade
    Label: Capitol Records
  6. Easy Listening Blues

    Artist: Nat King Cole Trio
    Album: The Best of the Nat King Cole Trio: Instrumental Classics
    Label: Capital Jazz
  7. Body and Soul

    Artist: Nat King Cole Trio
    Album: The Best of the Nat King Cole Trio: Instrumental Classics
    Label: Capitol Jazz
  8. Unforgettable

    Artist: Unforgettable Nat King Cole
    Album: Nat King Cole
    Label: Capitol Records
  9. On the Sunny Side of the Street

    Artist: Oscar Peterson
    Album: Jazz 'Round Midnight
    Label: Verve Records