Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar

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

8.0 94 min Movie
DocumentaryMusic

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.

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Cast

Oscar Peterson Oscar Peterson Narrator
Oscar Peterson Oscar Peterson Self
Ray Brown Ray Brown Self
Herb Ellis Herb Ellis Self
Ella Fitzgerald Ella Fitzgerald Self
Dizzy Gillespie Dizzy Gillespie Self
Norman Granz Norman Granz Self
Jeff Hamilton Jeff Hamilton Self
Herbie Hancock Herbie Hancock Self
Quincy Jones Quincy Jones Self
Dudley Moore Dudley Moore Self
Ed Thigpen Ed Thigpen Self

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