Email this Photo 2 of 55 images Back | Next 2007 In Memoriam Oscar Peterson, 82, Dec. 23: During an illustrious career spanning seven decades, Peterson played keyboards with some of the biggest names in jazz, including Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie and Dizzy Gillespie. Peterson, who died in his home outside Toronto, was once called by Duke Ellington the "Maharajah of the keyboard," while Count Basie once said, "Oscar Peterson plays the best ivory box I've ever heard." In a statement, French President Nicolas Sarkozy said, "One of the bright lights of jazz has gone out." (David Redfern/Retna Ltd.) Read More Close MORE 2007 HIGHLIGHTS The Year's Highlights Entertainment editors' picks Milestones Hollywood's young turks turn 70 ALSO ON MSN Is Brit Crazy? Weigh in on 'The Big Debate' See 'Divas' in Concert Rihanna, Pussycat Dolls and more advertisement