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Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar

Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar

★ 8.0/10•1995•1h 34m•Documentary•Music

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.

Bruce Garvey · Writer

Sylvia Sweeney · Director

William R. Cunningham · Director

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 34m
LanguageEN
Release DateJan 1, 1995

Actors

Oscar Peterson

Oscar Peterson

Narrator

Oscar Peterson

Oscar Peterson

Self

Ray Brown

Ray Brown

Self

Herb Ellis

Herb Ellis

Self

Ella Fitzgerald

Ella Fitzgerald

Self

Dizzy Gillespie

Dizzy Gillespie

Self

Norman Granz

Self

Jeff Hamilton

Self

Herbie Hancock

Herbie Hancock

Self

Quincy Jones

Quincy Jones

Self

Dudley Moore

Dudley Moore

Self

Ed Thigpen

Ed Thigpen

Self

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