Oscar Peterson: The Life of a Legend

Overview

The documentary Oscar Peterson: The Life of a Legend delves into the life story of Peterson, a man widely regarded as one of the two or three most gifted and accomplished jazz pianists of the 20th Century and a certified master of swing. Among other elements, the program features one of the first reunions of Peterson Trio members Herb Ellis and Ray Brown in decades, discusses the racially-mixed Trio's clashes with bigotry on the road, and explores the complex family dynamics at the heart of the pianist's life, courtesy of a Peterson family reunion and interviews where Oscar's children candidly discuss their feelings regarding their dad.

Product Details

Release Date:	02/16/2010
UPC:	0033909235297
Original Release:	2010
Rating:	NR
Source:	VIEW VIDEO
Sound:	[Dolby Digital Stereo]
Language:	English
Time:	1:34:00
Sales rank:	47,686

Special Features

Oscar Peterson biography; Oscar Peterson picture gallery; Oscar Peterson trivia; Oscar Peterson honors and awards; Oscar Peterson Grammy awards; Over 40 scene selections; Instant access to the songs; Excerpts from : A Jazz Odyssey: My Life in Jazz by Oscar Peterson with Richard Palmer; Dolby Stereo audio; Digitally remastered audio & video