Oscar Peterson
Narrator
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 | 1995-01-01 |
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Runtime | 1h 34m |
Directors | Sylvia Sweeney, William R. Cunningham, Ben Matilainen |
Producers | Sylvia Sweeney, Dennis R. Murphy, Sylvia Sweeney, Sara Levinson, Michael Allder |
Writers | Oscar Peterson, Bruce Garvey |