Wednesday, May 21, 2008

SOME STUFFS: new documentary on legendary jazz musician Billy Taylor

Image Hosted by ImageShack.us It was recently shown at the IAJE Conference in New York, and now it is available for viewing and downloading. Billy Taylor: American Hero is a documentary film directed by Brett Primack in honor of the legendary jazz musician. The man isn't only known for his playing, but his compositions, his efforts as an instructor, and his humanitarian causess.

Director Primack said rather than have him wait around for placement in festivals and airing on TV, he will distribute his film on the internet and sees internet options eventually replacing TV. You can see the film by going to Billy Taylor's official home page.



A video of "Perdido" performed by Duke Ellington, Willie The Lion, and Billy Taylor:

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