Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar
Movie
Geners : Documentary
Rate : Not Rated
Status : Released
Language : English en
Country : Canada
Release :1995-01-01
RunTime :94 mins
Story :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
Cast
Oscar PetersonNarrator
Oscar PetersonSelf
Ray BrownSelf
Herb EllisSelf
Ella FitzgeraldSelf
Dizzy GillespieSelf
Norman GranzSelf
Jeff HamiltonSelf
Herbie HancockSelf
Quincy JonesSelf
Dudley MooreSelf
Ed ThigpenSelf