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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
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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
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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
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Herbie Hancock
Quincy Jones original image
Self
Quincy Jones
Dudley Moore original image
Self
Dudley Moore
Ed Thigpen original image
Self
Ed Thigpen

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