Oliver Jones, one of Canada’s most beloved jazz pianists, passed away at 91, on July 22, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of musical brilliance, generosity, and cultural uplift. His journey began in the same Montreal neighbourhood that shaped so many extraordinary artists — and at the heart of that journey was Daisy Peterson Sweeney. Daisy … Read more
Daisy Peterson Sweeney was born in 1920. The “Thirties” represent formative years in her development as an individual and musician. View a video restoration project of Montreal during the 1930’s, created by NASS who states, “I colorized, restored and created a sound design for this video of Montreal, Canada 1930s. We can see clearly what … Read more
Québec historian, Yves Lavertu, has published a 384-page biography of Daisy Peterson Sweeney. Browse the links below for details: Raconter Daisy Peterson – La Press “On connaît bien Oscar Peterson (1925-2007), grand pianiste de jazz né à Montréal. On connaît moins sa sœur Daisy Peterson Sweeney (1920-2017), personnage pourtant emblématique du quartier de la Petite-Bourgogne.” Oscar … Read more
May 7th is the 105th anniversary of the birth of Daisy Peterson Sweeney. Mom loved plants. Her music/teaching room was filled with all types of plants, some of which included: African Violets, Arrowhead Vines, Avocado trees, Elephant Ears, Prayer Plants, Pothos Plants, Snake Plants, Spider Plants and more. She was particularly fond of her Flowering … Read more
We are delighted that Daisy Peterson Sweeney has been included in an alternative map of Montreal’s metro system that honours women who have made significant contributions to society. This project was initiated by author and scholar Chantal Ringuet and supported by the Université de Montréal, in partnership with the Société de transport de Montréal (STM). … Read more
In a recent conversation, Judith reminded me about how Mom would enjoy attending Canada Day ceremonies in Montreal, and how she delighted in the multi-culturalism and multilingualism of Canadian experience. Many years ago, I wrote the music for a National Film Board of Canada short film called, “The Magic Quilt.” This film is about Canada, … Read more
A plaque will be installed in honour of a great Montrealer of colour – a woman, of noted distinction, who impacted the lives of many through sharing her knowledge and wisdom of about life through music. The Union United Church, located on Delisle Avenue, in Montreal, has approved the installation of a plaque honouring the … Read more
We are delighted to see that Mom (Daisy Peterson Sweeney) is being recognized, once again, for her amazing contribution to the musical vibrancy of Montreal through her kind and generous teaching of music literacy, understanding, appreciation and performance. Daisy’s daughter, Tina, shared the above photo which was recently taken by her friend. Thank you Tina’s … Read more
Alison Griffith and Naomi Norquay, of York University, offer a synopsis of Dr. Arlene Campbell’s 2012 doctoral dissertation entitled, “Life notations of Daisy Sweeney : reflections of othermothering, musicianship and Montreal.” The authors write, “Daisy Sweeney fulfilled a life-long dream and taught hundreds of children the canon of classical piano for over 50 years. She … Read more
Today, May 7th, 2023, we celebrate the 103rd anniversary of the birth of Daisy Peterson Sweeney! Over the last year, visitors to this Web site have come from across the globe, including: Canada, United States, Poland, United Kingdom, Colombia, France, Mexico, Sweden, Brazil, Russia, Germany, Switzerland, India, South Korea and more. We appreciate the continued … Read more