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Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar

1995-01-01 en 94m
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

Director

Sylvia Sweeney

Director

William R. Cunningham

Executive Producer

Sara Levinson

Executive Producer

Sylvia Sweeney

Executive Producer

Dennis R. Murphy

Producer

Sylvia Sweeney

jazz singer or musician biography

Status

Released

Countries

  • Canada

Companies

  • ONF | NFB
  • CBC