Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar

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.

Cast

Oscar Peterson Narrator Oscar Peterson Self

Ray Brown Self

Herb Ellis Self

Ella Fitzgerald Self Dizzy Gillespie Self

Norman Granz Self

Jeff Hamilton Self Herbie Hancock Self Quincy Jones Self Dudley Moore Self

Ed Thigpen Self

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