Release Date: 1995-01-01
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
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Oscar Peterson
as Narrator
Oscar Peterson
as Self
Ray Brown
as Self
Herb Ellis
as Self
Ella Fitzgerald
as Self
Sara Levinson - Executive Producer
Oscar Peterson - Script Consultant
Robert Doughty - Editor
Sylvia Sweeney - Executive Producer
Richard Wells - Editor
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