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Must-see Jazz Documentaries/Movies
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BirdBird
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This is Forest's best work when he did the role on the jazz great Charlie Parker. This proves to be the first jazz movie I ever grew up on.
Lush Life [VHS]Lush Life [VHS]
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Kinda movie that talks more than "Bird" or "Mo' Better Blues".
John Coltrane - The Coltrane LegacyJohn Coltrane - The Coltrane Legacy
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One of the 1st documentaries I ever checked on Coltrane
John Coltrane - The World According to John ColtraneJohn Coltrane - The World According to John Coltrane
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2nd one feat. John Coltrane incl. others that talk about him. More different than the 1 I seen.
Thelonious Monk - Straight No ChaserThelonious Monk - Straight No Chaser
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This is the film you gotta see, 'cause it talks about Monk's legacy and the story behind his music. It filmed and directed by my man Clint Eastwood.
The Miles Davis StoryThe Miles Davis Story
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This is sumthin I never seen. But I look forward of hearing it.
Louis Armstrong - SatchmoLouis Armstrong - Satchmo
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This is tell-it-all story who wants to know the real Louie "Satchmo" Armstrong.
The Story of Jazz (Masters of American Music)The Story of Jazz (Masters of American Music)
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One of the best ones I seen on BET Jazz. Kinda recommended to the documentary "Jazz-A Film by Ken Burns".
The Glenn Miller StoryThe Glenn Miller Story
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Not much 2 say about this one but it's good.
Jazz - A Film by Ken BurnsJazz - A Film by Ken Burns
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An excellent documentary!
All That JazzAll That Jazz
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This is a classic featuring special guest Ben Vereen. Yeah Rob does a good job to this one in paying tribute 2 the late Fosse.
Listen Up: Lives of Quincy Jones [VHS]Listen Up: Lives of Quincy Jones [VHS]
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Must-have for Quincy fans and/or jazz fans alike.
Mo' Better BluesMo' Better Blues
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Spike Lee does a good job on that one alongside his partner and actor Denzel Washington. This peers to be Robin Harris' final film before or after he have passed. Highly recommended.
Jazz Singer (1980) [VHS]Jazz Singer (1980) [VHS]
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This is one of his best he put out alongside the soundtrack which is a hit in 1980. One of my favorites I picked out. This is Neil's 1st screen picture