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
Genre: Documentary
Stars: Oscar Peterson, Oscar Peterson, Ray Brown, Herb Ellis, Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie
Crew: Dennis R. Murphy (Executive Producer), Bruce Garvey (Writer), Michael Allder (Producer), Ralph Brunjes (Editor), Sylvia Sweeney (Director), Oscar Peterson (Script Consultant)
Country: Canada
Language: English
Studio: ONF | NFB, CBC
Runtime: 94 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Jan 01, 1995
IMDb: 10
Keywords:jazz singer or musician, biography