Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar (1995)
Release Date: 01 January 1995
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
Runtime: 94 min
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Production Companies : ONF | NFB, CBC,
Production Countries: Canada
Budget: $ 0
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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
