Can jazz be saved? Icons Among Us explores the mercurial creative force behind an adventurous but largely unprofitable and misunderstood art form mired in disputes among fans who can't agree on its definition. Pondering the future of jazz, the film combines insightful interviews with veterans like Wynton Marsalis, Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter and electrifying concert footage spotlighting today's exceptional talent. Together they reinforce a sense of what trumpeter Terence Blanchard calls a "quiet revolution," a moment in jazz history when inventive young players are shunning commercial success and redefining the genre through such up-and-coming acts as Jason Moran, the Bad Plus, Garage a Trois, the daKAH Hip Hop Orchestra and Esperanza Spalding, among others. Daring Norwegian keyboardist and electronic musician Bugge Wesseltoft's transformation of a grand piano into a percussive juggernaut is a wildly persuasive statement unto itself, and alone worth the price of admission. Meet the new icons. California Premiere. —Greg Cahill
Running time: 97 Country: US Category: Valley of the Docs Directed by: Michael Rivoira, Lars Larson, Peter J. Vogt Producer: John W. Comerford Screenwriters: Michael Rivoira, Kristian Hill, Peter J. Vogt Cinematographer: Lars Larson Editor: Kristian Hill
Ticket Code: ICON15R
Print Source: John W. Comerford, Paradigm Studio 2701 Second Ave North Seattle, WA 98109 Ph:206.282.2162 paradigmstudio1@aol.com
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Screening:
Thu. Oct 15th, 2009 @ 6:30 PM - Smith Rafael Film Center, San Rafael CA
This film has gone to RUSH. If seats become available, they will be sold to patrons in the RUSH line on a first come, first served basis. Cash only, no discounts.
