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Round MidnightRound Midnight (1986) Recommended
Dir. Bertrand Tavernier
Feat. Dexter Gordon, Francois Cluzet
In 1950s Paris, a decadent American saxophonist develops a friendship with an appreciative French fan who shows him the virtues of clean living. A…
Louie BluieLouie Bluie (1985)
Dir. Terry Zwigoff
The feature debut of director Terry Zwigoff (CRUMB) explores the life and music of William Howard Taft Armstrong, (known as Louie Bluie), a blues…
Nina Simone - Live at Ronnie Scott'sNina Simone - Live at Ronnie Scott's (1985)
The gifted jazz singer Nina Simone captured live at Ronnie Scott's in London in 1985. Tracklisting: God God God, If You Knew, Mr Smith, Fodder In…
Dr. John and the Chris Barber Band - Live in LondonDr. John and the Chris Barber Band - Live in London (1983)
Dir. Derek Burbidge
Featuring the unique 1983 performance at the Marquee Club in London, jazz legend Dr. John performs laid back tunes evocative of New Orleans, such as…
Muddy Waters - Live at the Chicagofest (1981)
The great electric bluesman Muddy Waters giving his final televised performance on August 3rd, 1981 at the Chicago Blues Festival. Tracklist:…
Joni Mitchell - Shadows and LightJoni Mitchell - Shadows and Light (1980)
Dir. Joni Mitchell
Feat. Joni Mitchell
A wonderful concert recording from the heyday of Joni Mitchell's 'jazz period' with a spectacular band featuring the likes of Jaco Pastorius, Pat…
Memories of Duke EllingtonMemories of Duke Ellington (1980)
A tribute to the great jazz composer–pianist 'Duke' Ellington, who created and developed his own sophisticated aesthetic from the late 1920s to…
Sophisticated LadiesSophisticated Ladies (Sarah Vaughan, Billie Holiday, Shirley Bassey) (1980-1993)
Three films about three of jazz music's most celebrated female vocalists. 'Sarah Vaughan – The Divine One' (1993) – An overview of…
Last of the Blue Devils, TheLast of the Blue Devils, The (1979)
Dir. Bruce Ricker
Jazz documentary covering everything from the Basie big–band sound to Kansas City Jazz and blues and the rock and roll that brought attention…
Sun Ra - Space is the PlaceSun Ra - Space is the Place (1974)
Dir. John Coney
Mind–straining curiosity has freaky jazz bandleader Sun Ra and his "Intergalactic Solar Arkestra" landing on Earth in a yellow spaceship and…

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