Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar
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.
Year: 1995
Genre: Documentary, Music
Director: William R. Cunningham, Sylvia Sweeney
Cast: Oscar Peterson, Oscar Peterson, Ray Brown, Herb Ellis, Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie
Crew: Sara Levinson (Executive Producer), Oscar Peterson (Script Consultant), Robert Doughty (Editor), Sylvia Sweeney (Executive Producer), Richard Wells (Editor), Dennis R. Murphy (Executive Producer)
Runtime: 94 minutes
Release: Jan 01, 1995
IMDb: 8.00/10 by 1 users
Popularity: 1
Country: Canada
Language: English
Budget: 0
Revenue: 0
Keyword : jazz singer or musician, biography
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