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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

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Top billed cast

  • Photo of Oscar PetersonOscar PetersonNarrator
  • Photo of Oscar PetersonOscar PetersonSelf
  • Photo of Ray BrownRay BrownSelf
  • Photo of Herb EllisHerb EllisSelf
  • Photo of Ella FitzgeraldElla FitzgeraldSelf
  • Photo of Dizzy GillespieDizzy GillespieSelf
  • Photo of Norman GranzNorman GranzSelf
  • Photo of Jeff HamiltonJeff HamiltonSelf
  • Photo of Herbie HancockHerbie HancockSelf
  • Photo of Quincy JonesQuincy JonesSelf

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