Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar
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1995
1h 34m
Documentary
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
Key Crew
Director
Sylvia Sweeney
Producers
Sylvia Sweeney
Michael Allder
Writers
Bruce Garvey
Cinematography
Ben Matilainen
Cast (12)
Oscar Peterson
Narrator
Oscar Peterson
Self
