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.

Oscar Peterson
Narrator

Oscar Peterson
Self

Ray Brown
Self

Herb Ellis
Self

Ella Fitzgerald
Self

Dizzy Gillespie
Self
Norman Granz
Self
Jeff Hamilton
Self

Herbie Hancock
Self

Quincy Jones
Self

Dudley Moore
Self

Ed Thigpen
Self

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