Lauren got some last minute front row seats at the Albert Hall for us to see the famous pianist Oscar Peterson.

He is 80 and walked on to stage very slowly with a walking stick. However, backed by a veteran three piece band, he showed that there was little missing in his fingers.

Peterson was at his peak in the 1950s to the early 1970s and would be the only jazz giant of the 50s still alive. You could see, even in the 80 year old fingers, why he is regarded as one of the greatest pianists to have ever lived.

Apart from some swinging numbers such as Backyard Blues, Peterson was at his best on some Ravel-esque piano solos that showed his brilliance as a composer as well.

It had some significance to us as it is Peterson's piano playing that opens up Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong's "They can't take that away from me", which was our wedding waltz.

The other great thing about the night was the adoration that Peterson received from the crowd. Many artists leave the stage with the cheers of an appreciative audience. Peterson left with their love as well.