Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar

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Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar

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.

Release Date

1995-01-01

Year

1995

Duration

1h 34m

Status

Released

Score

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Production

#jazz-singer-or-musician#biography

Cast

Oscar Peterson

Oscar Peterson

Narrator

Oscar Peterson

Oscar Peterson

Ray Brown

Ray Brown

Herb Ellis

Herb Ellis

Ella Fitzgerald

Ella Fitzgerald

Dizzy Gillespie

Dizzy Gillespie

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Norman Granz

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Jeff Hamilton

Herbie Hancock

Herbie Hancock

Quincy Jones

Quincy Jones