Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar 29 years old

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

Credits

Dudley Moore as Self

Herbie Hancock as Self

Quincy Jones as Self

Dizzy Gillespie as Self

Oscar Peterson as Narrator

Norman Granz as Self

Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar Cast

Name	Character
Dudley Moore He was 60, 66 years old when he died	as Self
Herbie Hancock He was 55, now 84 years old	as Self
Quincy Jones He was 63, now 91 years old	as Self
Dizzy Gillespie He was 78, 75 years old when he died	as Self
Oscar Peterson He was 70, 82 years old when he died	as Narrator
Norman Granz He was 76, 83 years old when he died	as Self
Oscar Peterson He was 70, 82 years old when he died	as Self
Ella Fitzgerald She was 77, 79 years old when she died	as Self

Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar Crew

Name	Department
Ralph Brunjes as Editor.	Editing
Oscar Peterson as Script Consultant. He was 70 (82) years old when He died	Writing

Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar poster

Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar (29 years)

Release day: Sunday, January 01, 1995
Runtime: 94 minutes