Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar

Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar

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1995-01-01

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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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

Released

1995-01-01

Runtime

94

Director

William R. Cunningham

Budget

$0

Revenue

$0

Genres

Documentary

Language

English

Production

ONF | NFB

CBC

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    Oscar Peterson

    Oscar Peterson
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    Oscar Peterson

    Oscar Peterson
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    Ray Brown

    Ray Brown
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    Herb Ellis

    Herb Ellis
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    Ella Fitzgerald

    Ella Fitzgerald
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    Dizzy Gillespie

    Dizzy Gillespie
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    Norman Granz

    Norman Granz
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    Jeff Hamilton

    Jeff Hamilton
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    Herbie Hancock

    Herbie Hancock
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    Quincy Jones

    Quincy Jones
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    Dudley Moore

    Dudley Moore
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    Ed Thigpen

    Ed Thigpen