This compelling documentary follows the life of jazz piano icon Oscar Peterson, starting with his teenage success in Montreal's Boogie-Woogie scene and his rapid ascent to fame with Norman Granz's Jazz at the Philharmonic. In this acclaimed autobiographical film, Oscar Peterson himself tells his story, from early Montreal clubs to performances with the greatest jazz musicians. The film features concert footage, including a memorable reunion of the Oscar Peterson Trio with Nat King Cole and Jazz at the Philharmonic. Interviews with Quincy Jones, Ella Fitzgerald, and Dizzy Gillespie are also included.
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