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Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar (1995)
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
Updated May 31 2020
Cast
Herbie Hancock
Self
Dudley Moore
Self
Oscar Peterson
Self
Dizzy Gillespie
Self
Ella Fitzgerald
Self
Norman Granz
Self
Ed Thigpen
Self
Crew
Ralph Brunjes
Editor
Oscar Peterson
Script Consultant
Alan Collins
Editor
Michael Allder
Producer
Sylvia Sweeney
Director
Sylvia Sweeney
Executive Producer
Sylvia Sweeney
Producer
Dennis R. Murphy
Executive Producer
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