Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar
Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar
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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
Released Jan 01, 1995
Runtime 1h 34min
Genre Documentary
Actor Oscar Peterson, Oscar Peterson, Ray Brown
Director Sylvia Sweeney & William R. Cunningham
Production ONF | NFB