Release Date
Original Release
January 1, 1995
1h 34m
Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar (1995)
Overview
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
Director
William R. Cunningham
Department: Directing
Cast
Oscar Peterson
Narrator
Oscar Peterson
Self
Ray Brown
Self
Herb Ellis
Self
Ella Fitzgerald
Self
Dizzy Gillespie
Self
Norman Granz
Self
Jeff Hamilton
Self
Herbie Hancock
Self
Quincy Jones
Self
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