145:, where for many years he was a popular performer in nightclubs and hotels such as The Park Plaza, Stop 33, The 54th, The Chelsea Inn, and The Montreal Bistro. He also played and recorded with many of the city's orchestras and was featured on Canadian television and radio programs. He had his own very successful television show on CHCH Channel 11 that was recorded live from Albertâs Hall, âPeter Appleyard Presentsâ that featured all the jazz greats from Blossom Dearie to Lionel Hampton.
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In 1949 Appleyard moved to
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in the mid to late 1970s. During these years he lived in
Toronto and performed in nightclubs and hotel lounges and was music director for local jazz bands. He was a percussionist in the city's orchestra. In the 1970s he appeared at the Colorado Springs Invitation Jazz Party. From 1977 to 1980 he
192:. These recordings had a strong influence on Appleyard, and he decided to pursue a career as a jazz musician. He began his career in the early 1940s playing in the Boys Brigade, a youth organization. He performed as a drummer in several other British
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Toronto on a more permanent basis. He began playing once more at the Park Plaza Hotel. In 1969 he co-hosted the program
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in New York City. Sinatra made this request based on
Appleyard's work with Goodman. Appleyard and Sinatra performed together several years later during a benefit concert in Ottawa arranged by
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in recognition of his being an "internationally renowned vibraphonist has represented the
Canadian jazz community across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Australia".
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received a gold record certification for sales of 50,000 units in Canada and was nominated for a Juno award.
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