Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar
Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar1995
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Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar
1h 34m·Documentary, Music
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8.0/10 avgAverage user ratingThis 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.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Oscar PetersonNarrator | Narrator |
| Oscar PetersonSelf | Self |
 Ray BrownSelf | Self |
 Herb EllisSelf | Self |
 Ella FitzgeraldSelf | Self |
 Dizzy GillespieSelf | Self |
| NNorman GranzSelf | Self |
| JJeff HamiltonSelf | Self |
 Herbie HancockSelf | Self |
 Quincy JonesSelf | Self |
 Dudley MooreSelf | Self |
 Ed ThigpenSelf | Self |