Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar

Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar (1995)

Documentary

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

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  • Release Date: 1995-01-01
  • Runtime: 1h 34min
  • Directors: William R. Cunningham, Sylvia Sweeney.

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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

  • Dudley Moore

    Self

  • Ed Thigpen

    Self

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