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Wild Man BluesWild Man Blues (1998) Recommended
Dir. Barbara Kopple
Feat. Woody Allen
Affably entertaining documentary that follows Woody Allen 'on tour' through Europe in 1996 aboard his musical side–act, a New Orleans Jazz Band…
Charlie Mingus - Triumph of the UnderdogCharlie Mingus - Triumph of the Underdog (1997)
Dir. Don McGlyn
The enigmatic bass player, as much known for his volcanic temperament as his musical innovations is well–served in jazz–documentarian…
Dexter Gordon - More Than You KnowDexter Gordon - More Than You Know (1996)
Dir. Don McGlynn
Tenor jazz saxophonist Dexter, renowned for his work with Lionel Hampton and others, gets fan treatment in a lively montage of performance and…
Kansas CityKansas City (1996) Recommended
Dir. Robert Altman
Feat. Jennifer Jason Leigh, Miranda Richardson, Harry Belafonte
An all–star cast jam out on the multiple storylines of Robert Altman's homage to the 30s jazz–mecca of Kansas City. The old master stirs…
Masters Of American MusicMasters Of American Music (1995)
Swing Kids (1993) Recommended
Dir. Thomas Carter
Feat. Robert Sean Leonard, Christian Bale, Frank Whaley
Affecting drama about the young sub–culture of pre–war Germany, who traded Nazi–ism for American jazz culture. A rare insight into…
DingoDingo (1992) Recommended
Dir. Rolf De Heer
Feat. Colin Friels
Superb, romantic jazz tribute stars Colin Friels as an aspiring musician/devotee who sets about realizing his childhood dream, to play with his idol…
Search for Robert Johnson (1992) Recommended
Dir. Chris Hunt
Essential documentary attempts to unshroud the mystery surrounding the legendary Blues singer/songwriter who was murdered in 1938 at only 27.
World According to John Coltrane, TheWorld According to John Coltrane, The (1991)
A concise profile of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane, from his roots in the church through his collaborations with Miles Davis and Thelonious Monk, to…
Blues Alive (1990)
A howlin' 16–track compilation of various live performances by Blues legends Buddy Guy, Albert Collins, Ruth Brown and Otis Rush and others.

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