Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar

Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar

Overview

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.

Genre:Documentary, Music

Director:Sylvia Sweeney, William R. Cunningham

Actors:Oscar Peterson, Oscar Peterson, Ray Brown, Herb Ellis, Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie, Norman Granz, Jeff Hamilton

Duration: 1h 34m

Release:1995

Release Date: Jan 01, 1995

IMDb:8.0

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