Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar

Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar (1995)

Released: 1995-01-01 Duration: 1hr 34min
Genres: Documentary
Rating 0.0

Overview

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

Production Companies

ONF | NFB
ONF | NFB
CBC
CBC

Additional Info

Budget $0.00
Revenue $0.00
Original Language en
Popularity 1.132

Directed By

William R. Cunningham

Sylvia Sweeney

Crew

Executive Producer
Sara Levinson
Script Consultant
Oscar Peterson
Executive Producer
Sylvia Sweeney
Executive Producer
Dennis R. Murphy
Editor
Alan Collins
Producer
Michael Allder
Writer
Bruce Garvey
Director
Sylvia Sweeney
Producer
Sylvia Sweeney
Director of Photography
Ben Matilainen

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