Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar

01/01/1995

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1hr 34min

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Documentary

STORY

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. - Ray Brown, Herb Ellis, Ella Fitzgerald

CAST & CREW

    Cast

  • Oscar Peterson
  • Oscar Peterson
  • Ray Brown
  • Herb Ellis
  • Ella Fitzgerald

    Director

  • William R. Cunningham

INFORMATION

    Production Companies

  • ONF | NFB
  • CBC

    Production Countries

  • Canada

LANGUAGES

  • English