Jimmy Heath
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Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: October 25, 1926
Deathday: January 19, 2020
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Known For
Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes
2023-03-12
Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes
Overview: The Drum Waltzes explores the life and music of legendary drummer, activist Max Roach, his creative peaks, personal struggles and re-inventions from the Jim Crow to Civil Rights eras, from heady days of post-war jazz to hip hop and beyond.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-03-12
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'Round Miles: A Miles Davis Documentary
2022-04-21
'Round Miles: A Miles Davis Documentary
Overview: Six Jazz legends gather at the Catalina Jazz club to discuss the style and personality of Miles Davis.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-04-21
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Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool
2019-08-23
Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool
Overview: An immersive look at the eventful life and brilliant artistic career of visionary American jazz trumpeter Miles Davis (1926-1991).
Genres: Documentary History Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-08-23
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Passing the Torch
2016-11-14
Passing the Torch
Overview: Passing the Torch documents a ninety year old Jazz master, Jimmy Heath, mentoring teenage musicians with a thirst for knowledge and an appreciation of America's homegrown art form, Jazz. Director Bret Primack captures Heath's gentle, humorous sharing of life lessons and the non-threatening way he guides aspiring artists to musical excellence. An esteemed mentor, Mr. Heath reaches a much younger generation by understanding his role, to be dependable, engaged, authentic, and finely tuned to their needs.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-11-14
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Brownie Speaks
2014-08-26
Brownie Speaks
Overview: A native of Wilmington, Delaware, jazz trumpeter Clifford Brown made an outstanding and influential contribution to music. In an era when many musicians were emulating Charlie Parker’s drug abuse, Brown inspired others to achieve greatness while living a clean life. Ironically, he was killed in a car accident at the age of 25. This feature-length documentary presents a richly detailed account of Brown’s life, and examines his historical importance in the context of three criteria–innovation, influence, and individuality.
Genres: Drama Documentary History Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-08-26
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The World According to John Coltrane
1990-01-01
The World According to John Coltrane
Overview: The World According to John Coltrane is a documentary film about saxophonist John Coltrane
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-01-01
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Jazz: The Only Way of Life
2019-12-18
Jazz: The Only Way of Life
Overview: Dizzy Gillespie is one of the major figures of the 20th Century's music scene. Everything was once said or written about this genius musician, founder of the Bebop. Whereas his public life is known from most, many ignore about the modest side of his character and the story of his long and deep friendship with a man rather unknown from the general public, the Swiss engineer Jacques Muyal. Through previously unrevealed archives as well as musical extracts, this documentary explores the story of the friendship between a genius trumpeter and a man crazy about Jazz.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-12-18
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Chasing Trane
2017-04-14
Chasing Trane
Overview: An account of the life of the brilliant jazz musician John Coltrane (1926-67), a gifted saxophonist, an extraordinarily talented thinker whose original, avant-garde work has impacted and influenced people all over the world. A story about music's ability to entertain, inspire and transform.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-04-14
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