(Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar)

Content: 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.

Countries:

Canada

Genres:

Documentary,

Music

Runtime:

94 minutes

Year:

1995

Directors:

William R. Cunningham

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Production companies:

ONF | NFB,

CBC

Actors:

Narrator

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Crews:

Executive Producer

Script Consultant

Editor

Executive Producer

Editor