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Cast
Oscar Peterson | As: Narrator | |
Oscar Peterson | As: Self | |
Ray Brown | As: Self | |
Herb Ellis | As: Self | |
Ella Fitzgerald | As: Self |
Storyline
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
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Cast
Oscar Peterson |
Narrator |
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Oscar Peterson |
Self |
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Ray Brown |
Self |
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Herb Ellis |
Self |
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Ella Fitzgerald |
Self |
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Dizzy Gillespie |
Self |
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Norman Granz |
Self |
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Jeff Hamilton |
Self |
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Herbie Hancock |
Self |
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Quincy Jones |
Self |
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Dudley Moore |
Self |
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Ed Thigpen |
Self |
Directed By
Sylvia Sweeney |
Director |
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William R. Cunningham |
Director |
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Writing Credits
Bruce Garvey |
Writer |
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Oscar Peterson |
Script Consultant |
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Production Crew
Dennis R. Murphy |
Executive Producer |
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Michael Allder |
Producer |
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Sylvia Sweeney |
Producer |
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Sara Levinson |
Executive Producer |
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Sylvia Sweeney |
Executive Producer |
Edited By
Ralph Brunjes |
Editor |
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Alan Collins |
Editor |
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Robert Doughty |
Editor |
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Richard Wells |
Editor |
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Costume and Makeup
Sound
Visual Effects
Camera
Ben Matilainen |
Director of Photography |
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Lighting
Art Department
Other Crew
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