Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1995

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

Canada

Production

CBC,ONF,NFB

Cast

Ella Fitzgerald,Dizzy Gillespie,Herb Ellis,Ed Thigpen,Oscar Peterson,Jeff Hamilton,Ray Brown,Herbie Hancock,Norman Granz,Dudley Mooreand 1 more

Director

William R. Cunningham,Sylvia Sweeney

Writer

Oscar Peterson,Bruce Garvey

Producer

Michael Allder,Dennis R. Murphy,Sara Levinson,Sylvia Sweeney

Cinematography

Ben Matilainen

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0418999