Summary
From the film: "Jazz was born in America. In cotton fields and cities, in brothels and churches, in the opera house and the night club, jazz was music of the people. It began as part of a quest for freedom among those who were disenfranchised. From their struggle, it became a platform for self-expression. For more than one hundred years, jazz has been played throughout America, and everywhere it has been played, it has been more than just a style. It has been more than just a technique. It has been a way of liberation through music."
The film looks at the history of jazz as a platform for liberation, and explores the music of three artists with very different approaches to their art: Kahil El'Zabar, Joe McPhee and Billy Taylor.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : H.W. Brands Danny Shorago Michael Neiberg David Silbey
Genres : History Documentary
Release date : Apr 28, 2008
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : Official site
Language : English
Production companies : Lucasfilm
Summary
From the film: "Jazz was born in America. In cotton fields and cities, in brothels and churches, in the opera house and the night club, jazz was music of the people. It began as part of a quest for freedom among those who were disenfranchised. From their struggle, it became a platform for self-expression. For more than one hundred years, jazz has been played throughout America, and everywhere it has been played, it has been more than just a style. It has been more than just a technique. It has been a way of liberation through music."
The film looks at the history of jazz as a platform for liberation, and explores the music of three artists with very different approaches to their art: Kahil El'Zabar, Joe McPhee and Billy Taylor.
Genres : History Documentary
Release date : Apr 28, 2008
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : Official site
Language : English
Production companies : Lucasfilm
