Archie Shepp: I Am Jazz...It Is My Life (1984)/Leaders: Jazz In Paris (1988)

  
Format:  Archie Shepp: I Am Jazz...It Is My Life (1984)/Leaders: Jazz In Paris DVD 
 
 
First, "Archie Shepp: I Am Jazz...It Is My Life" is an acclaimed study of the controversial jazz saxophonist which includes live playing and interviews with the master himself. A descendant of Charlie Parker's and John Coltrane's innovative playing, Shepp proves why he's one of the greats. Next, "Leaders: Jazz in Paris" is an all-star jazz jam session featuring such greats as Arthur Blythe on alto sax, Lester Bowie on trumpet, and Chico Freeman on tenor sax. Songs include "Mudfoot," "Midnight Train" and "Cool T." 104 min. total. Soundtrack: English.
 
SKU: D91851
$26.99
Regularly $29.99
Category:
Concerts and Performing Arts
Director:
Frank Cassenti
Format: 
Double Feature
Closed Captioned:
 No
Cast:  Archie Shepp

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