Filmclips of American jazz performances and interviews with musicians are used to discuss why America has failed to appreciate its most prominent, indigenous art form. Why have so many artists left and settled in Europe and why have some gone home in the last few years? Musicians featured: Dexter Gordon, Johnny Griffin, Steve Lacy, Randy Weston, Phil Woods, Art Farmer, Richard Davis, Gato Barberie, Carla Bley, Freddie Hubbard, Mal Waldron.
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ACMI Identifier
015616
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Music & Performing Arts → African American musicians
Music & Performing Arts → Improvisation (Music)
Music & Performing Arts → Jazz - History
Music & Performing Arts → Jazz music
Music & Performing Arts → Jazz musicians
Music & Performing Arts → Music - 20th century - Philosophy and aesthetics
Music & Performing Arts → Music - History and criticism
Music & Performing Arts → Music - United States
Music & Performing Arts → Music appreciation
Music & Performing Arts → Musicians, American
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)