Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar

1995Movie1 h 34 min

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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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Bruce Garvey

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January 1, 1995 · 1 h 34 min · Documentary, Music

Released
January 1, 1995
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Genres
Documentary, Music
Original language
English
Made in
Canada