Jazz Movies

Archive performances and interviews explore the influence of the four major jazz albums made in 1959 by Miles Davis, Dave Brubeck, Charles Mingus and...

Tenor saxophonist Jimmy McGary was a major presence in the Cincinnati music scene from the 1950s until his death in the early ’90s. With music rooted...

In 1955, on his report, a medical examiner wrote in the box: age, “about 53 years”. Charlie Parker nicknamed Bird just died, at 34. His death will be...

A portrait of Swedish jazz singer Monica Zetterlund.

A night at the Wood Green Jazz Club - an example of 'Free Cinema'.

Johan van der Keuken's first film is a uniquely beautiful portrait of Paris at dawn.

"I swear, I wanted to make a “visual album” but this is literally the way the wind blew me this time."

Documentary film detailing the history of Kansas City jazz.

The documentary film on the life and legacy of Rahsaan Roland Kirk – a one of a kind musician, personality, activist and windmill slayer who despite b...

Boring Days are supposed to be awesome, but Mr.Boring is having a "boring" Boring Day.

Passing the Torch documents a ninety year old Jazz master, Jimmy Heath, mentoring teenage musicians with a thirst for knowledge and an appreciation of...

Miles Davis Band, "La Grande Halle De La Villette", Paris, France, July 10, 1991 , Miles Davis (tp) Bill Evans (ss) Kenny Garrett, Jackie McLean (as)...

Containing a vibrant concert by the Miles Davis Band featuring Keith Jarrett.

The two musical masters swing out.

A documentary featuring archive footage to celebrate the 100th birth of jazz legend Louis Armstrong.

Coloratura is cartoon based on the minimal style of the UPA animation, combining art, animation and jazz to create a symphony as the main character bu...

A son seeking to fulfill his late father’s dream takes his band from the storied city of New Orleans to the shores of Cuba, where — through the univer...

Nathan loved Helen, a young American comedian. He lets her return back to the United States. When he realized he made a mistake, he decides to go to C...