Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar
Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar

Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar

January 01, 1995 | 94 min

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

Genres

Documentary

Cast

Naomi Scott

Oscar Peterson

Naomi Scott

Oscar Peterson

Naomi Scott

Ray Brown

Naomi Scott

Herb Ellis

Naomi Scott

Ella Fitzgerald

Naomi Scott

Dizzy Gillespie

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