Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar
1995 | 94m | English
Popularity: 2 (history)
| Director: | William R. Cunningham, Sylvia Sweeney |
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| Writer: | Bruce Garvey |
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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. - Ray Brown, Herb Ellis, Ella Fitzgerald | |
| Release Date: | Jan 01, 1995 |
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| Director: | William R. Cunningham, Sylvia Sweeney |
| Writer: | Bruce Garvey |
| Genres: | Documentary |
| Keywords | jazz singer or musician, biography |
| Production Companies | ONF | NFB, CBC |
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Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Feb 04, 2025 Entered: May 06, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Ralph Brunjes | Editor |
| Richard Wells | Editor |
| Bruce Garvey | Writer |
| Robert Doughty | Editor |
| Alan Collins | Editor |
| William R. Cunningham | Director |
| Sylvia Sweeney | Director |
| Ben Matilainen | Director of Photography |
| Oscar Peterson | Script Consultant |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Sara Levinson | Executive Producer |
| Dennis R. Murphy | Executive Producer |
| Sylvia Sweeney | Executive Producer |
| Michael Allder | Producer |
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