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

ALL 01/01/1995 (en) Documentary 94 Min
  • Release
    01/01/1995
  • Production
    ONF | NFB, CBC
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  • Original title
    Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar
  • Original language
    en
  • Production Cost
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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

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Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar (1995) 94 Min

ALL 01/01/1995 (en)
Documentary
  • Release 01/01/1995
  • Production
    ONF | NFB, CBC
  • Original title Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar
  • en
  • Revenue0.00

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

  1. William R. Cunningham, Sylvia Sweeney

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Robert Doughty, Richard Wells, Alan Collins, Ralph Brunjes

    Editor

  4. Michael Allder, Sylvia Sweeney

    Producer