Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar (1995)
Synopsis
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
Release Date: 1995-01-01
Runtime: 94 minutes
Director: Sylvia Sweeney
Top Cast
- Oscar Peterson as Narrator
- Oscar Peterson as Self
- Ray Brown as Self
- Herb Ellis as Self
- Ella Fitzgerald as Self
- Dizzy Gillespie as Self
- Norman Granz as Self
- Jeff Hamilton as Self
- Herbie Hancock as Self
- Quincy Jones as Self
Soundtrack
Original Music Composer(s): N/A
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