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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.
January 1, 1995
ONF | NFB, CBC
12 people
Oscar Peterson
Narrator
Acting
Oscar Peterson
Self
Acting
Ray Brown
Self
Acting
Herb Ellis
Self
Acting
Ella Fitzgerald
Self
Acting
Dizzy Gillespie
Self
Acting
Norman Granz
Self
Directing
Jeff Hamilton
Self
Acting
Herbie Hancock
Self
Sound
Quincy Jones
Self
Sound
Dudley Moore
Self
Acting
Ed Thigpen
Self
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