Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar

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


Summary

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

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Editing Ralph Brunjes Editor
Writing Oscar Peterson Script Consultant
Editing Alan Collins Editor
Production Michael Allder Producer
Directing Sylvia Sweeney Director
Production Sylvia Sweeney Producer
Production Sylvia Sweeney Executive Producer
Production Dennis R. Murphy Executive Producer
Directing William R. Cunningham Director
Production Sara Levinson Executive Producer
Camera Ben Matilainen Director of Photography
Writing Bruce Garvey Writer
Editing Robert Doughty Editor
Editing Richard Wells Editor