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.
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| Release Date: | Jan 01, 1995 |
| Genres: | Documentary, Music |
| Production Company: | ONF | NFB, CBC |
| Production Countries: | Canada |
| Casts: | Oscar Peterson, Oscar Peterson, Ray Brown, Herb Ellis, Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie, Norman Granz, Jeff Hamilton, Herbie Hancock, Quincy Jones, Dudley Moore |
| Status: | Released |
| Budget: | $0 |
| Revenue: | 0 |