Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar
1995•1h 34m•8.0•Released
DocumentaryMusic
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.
Director
Sylvia Sweeney
Writer
Bruce Garvey
Languages
English
Studio
ONF | NFB
Cast
Oscar Peterson
Narrator
Oscar Peterson
Self
Ray Brown
Self
Herb Ellis
Self
Ella Fitzgerald
Self
Dizzy Gillespie
Self
Norman Granz
Self
Jeff Hamilton
Self
Herbie Hancock
Self
Quincy Jones
Self
Dudley Moore
Self
Ed Thigpen
Self
Production
Company
ONF | NFB
Company
CBC
Producer
Sylvia Sweeney
Producer
Michael Allder
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