Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar
Documentary
1995 1h 34min
Synopsis
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
Ratings
Technical team
Sylvia Sweeney Directing
William R. Cunningham Directing
Bruce Garvey Writing
Michael Allder Producing
Sylvia Sweeney Producing
Dennis R. Murphy Executive Producing
Sara Levinson Executive Producing
Sylvia Sweeney Executive Producing
Production
ONF | NFB
CBC