Though widely recognized for his extraordinary talent, few know of the prejudice Oscar Peterson and other great black jazz artists endured during their rise to fame. Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie, Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock and many more share their memories of the experiences that they lived through in order to achieve personal success. This portrait of pianist Oscar Peterson charts his rise from a Montreal teenage sensation to an international celebrity. Also discussed is his dream to become honoured at home. His father's wish and advice was: "Be the best, there is no second best."