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Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar

1995•1h 34m•8.0/10
  • Documentary
  • Music

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.

Top Cast

  • Oscar Peterson

    Oscar Peterson

    Narrator

  • Oscar Peterson

    Oscar Peterson

    Self

  • Ray Brown

    Ray Brown

    Self

  • Herb Ellis

    Herb Ellis

    Self

  • Ella Fitzgerald

    Ella Fitzgerald

    Self

  • Dizzy Gillespie

    Dizzy Gillespie

    Self

  • Norman Granz

    Norman Granz

    Self

  • Jeff Hamilton

    Jeff Hamilton

    Self

Details

Director
Sylvia Sweeney
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Country
Canada
Language
English
Status
Released

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