Billie (Greenwich Entertainment)
There is an abiding paradox to the life of Billie Holiday, which is the core tenet of her art: In theory you should feel bad … Read More “Billie (Greenwich Entertainment)”
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Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes (Eagle Rock)
Is it possible to be a fan of jazz and not be a fan of Blue Note Records? At once a kind of steward station, … Read More “Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes (Eagle Rock) “
John Coltrane: Love & Heart & Spirit
Early in the new documentary Chasing Trane, Benny Golson recalls his friendship with John Coltrane, complaining that the iconic saxophonist made him do all the … Read More “John Coltrane: Love & Heart & Spirit”
Jaco Pastorius: JACO
It’s hard to overestimate how eagerly fusion fans anticipated JACO, the first full-length documentary on Jaco Pastorius, the game-changing electric bass virtuoso and gifted composer. … Read More “Jaco Pastorius: JACO”
All for Wayne
A fundraising event for an icon becomes an all-star tribute
Love Story: Keep On Keepin’ On
A new Clark Terry documentary tells a sweet, inspiring tale