CinemaOSMovie · 1995 · 1h 34m

Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar

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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.

Directed bySylvia Sweeney, William R. Cunningham

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 34m
Language
EN
Released
January 1, 1995
Studios
ONF | NFBCBC

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Oscar Peterson

Oscar Peterson

Narrator

Ray Brown

Ray Brown

Self

Herb Ellis

Herb Ellis

Self

Ella Fitzgerald

Ella Fitzgerald

Self

Dizzy Gillespie

Dizzy Gillespie

Self

Norman Granz

Self

Jeff Hamilton

Self

Herbie Hancock

Herbie Hancock

Self

Quincy Jones

Quincy Jones

Self

Dudley Moore

Dudley Moore

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Sylvia Sweeney
William R. Cunningham
Written by
Bruce Garvey
Produced by
Michael Allder
Sylvia Sweeney

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