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
Dennis R. Murphy | Executive Producer |
Bruce Garvey | Writer |
Michael Allder | Producer |
Ralph Brunjes | Editor |
Sylvia Sweeney | Director |
Oscar Peterson | Script Consultant |
Alan Collins | Editor |
Robert Doughty | Editor |
Sylvia Sweeney | Producer |
Sara Levinson | Executive Producer |