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| Status: | Released (1995-01-01) |
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| Productions: | ONF | NFB, CBC |
| Production Countries: | Canada |
| Spoken Languages: | English |
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Casts
- 111442: Oscar Peterson - Narrator
- 111442: Oscar Peterson - Self
- 1275364: Ray Brown - Self
- 2053044: Herb Ellis - Self
- 543105: Ella Fitzgerald - Self
- 129781: Dizzy Gillespie - Self
- 1142314: Norman Granz - Self
Crews
- 1847628: Dennis R. Murphy - Executive Producer - Production
- 2053048: Bruce Garvey - Writer - Writing
- 1242782: Michael Allder - Producer - Production
- 71006: Ralph Brunjes - Editor - Editing
- 1486914: Sylvia Sweeney - Director - Directing
- 111442: Oscar Peterson - Script Consultant - Writing
- 1231676: Alan Collins - Editor - Editing
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