Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar

Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar

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Documentary
Runtime
94 mins
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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

Cast

  • Oscar Peterson
  • Oscar Peterson
  • Ray Brown
  • Herb Ellis
  • Ella Fitzgerald
  • Dizzy Gillespie
  • Norman Granz
  • Jeff Hamilton
  • Herbie Hancock
  • Quincy Jones
  • Dudley Moore
  • Ed Thigpen

Director

  • William R. Cunningham
  • Sylvia Sweeney

Producers

  • Michael Allder
  • Sylvia Sweeney

Screenwriter

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