Release Date

01 Jan, 1995

Runtime

01:34: (HH:MM)

Synopsis

This riveting music documentary traces the history of Jazz piano legend Oscar Peterson, from his early days as Montreal's teenage Boogie-Woogie sensation through his meteoric rise to international celebrity with Norman Granz and the ground-breaking Jazz at the Philharmonic and beyond. In this award-winning autobiographical portrait, legendary jazz pianist Oscar Peterson narrates his story, from his beginnings in smoke-filled Montreal clubs to hallmark performances with jazz greats. Concert footage includes an unforgettable combo -- Nat King Cole with Jazz at the Philharmonic and the Oscar Peterson Trio Wall reunion. Quincy Jones, Ella Fitzgerald and Dizzy Gillespie are interviewed, among others.

Original Title

Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar

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Actors

Oscar Peterson

Oscar Peterson

Ray Brown

Herb Ellis

Ella Fitzgerald

Dizzy Gillespie

Norman Granz

Jeff Hamilton

Herbie Hancock

Quincy Jones

Dudley Moore

Ed Thigpen

Crew

Sara Levinson

Oscar Peterson

Robert Doughty

Sylvia Sweeney

Richard Wells

Dennis R. Murphy

William R. Cunningham

Alan Collins

Michael Allder

Bruce Garvey

Ralph Brunjes

Sylvia Sweeney

Sylvia Sweeney

Ben Matilainen