
Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar
80%
1 TMDB ratings
Directed by Sylvia Sweeney, William R. Cunningham
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.
Cast
Crew
Details
- Release date
- January 1, 1995
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Director
- Sylvia Sweeney, William R. Cunningham




















