Movie Description
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
Featured Crew
- Director : Sylvia Sweeney,William R. Cunningham
- Producer : Sylvia Sweeney,Michael Allder
- Writer : Bruce Garvey
- Editor : Robert Doughty,Richard Wells,Alan Collins,Ralph Brunjes
- Cast : Oscar Peterson,Oscar Peterson,Ray Brown,Herb Ellis,Ella Fitzgerald,Dizzy Gillespie,Norman Granz,Jeff Hamilton,Herbie Hancock,Quincy Jones,Dudley Moore,Ed Thigpen
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Narrator
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Facts
Original TitleOscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar
Status Released
Release Information
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1995-01-01
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 34m
Production CompaniesONF | NFB,CBC
Genres
- Documentary
