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Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar

Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar

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📜 Overview: 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
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 1995-01-01
⌚ Running Time: 94 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 0.0

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Oscar Peterson original image
Narrator
Oscar Peterson
Oscar Peterson original image
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Oscar Peterson
Ray Brown original image
Self
Ray Brown
Herb Ellis original image
Self
Herb Ellis
Ella Fitzgerald original image
Self
Ella Fitzgerald
Dizzy Gillespie original image
Self
Dizzy Gillespie
Norman Granz original image
Self
Norman Granz
Jeff Hamilton original image
Self
Jeff Hamilton
Herbie Hancock original image
Self
Herbie Hancock
Quincy Jones original image
Self
Quincy Jones
Dudley Moore original image
Self
Dudley Moore
Ed Thigpen original image
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Ed Thigpen

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