Crossroads - Three Jazz Pianists
Originally released in 1988. Crossroads - Three Jazz Pianists is a documentary/music film. directed by Martin Duckworth. At just 28 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Oliver Jones, Leonid Chizhik, and Jean Beaudet
Synopsis
Shot in 1987 at the Montréal International Jazz Festival, this documentary film presents musical performances and conversations between three jazz pianists with remarkably different styles: Soviet Leonid Chizhik, Black Montrealer Oliver Jones, and French-Canadian Jean Beaudet. It introduces viewers to the diversity of interpretation within today's jazz world, explores the roots of modern jazz and the specific formative influences on the musicians profiled, and reaches for a definition of twentieth-century jazz.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- ONF | NFB
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crossroads - Three Jazz Pianists about?
Shot in 1987 at the Montréal International Jazz Festival, this documentary film presents musical performances and conversations between three jazz pianists with remarkably different styles: Soviet...
Who directed Crossroads - Three Jazz Pianists?
Crossroads - Three Jazz Pianists was directed by Martin Duckworth.
How long is Crossroads - Three Jazz Pianists?
Crossroads - Three Jazz Pianists has a runtime of 0 hours and 28 minutes (28 minutes total).
When was Crossroads - Three Jazz Pianists released?
Crossroads - Three Jazz Pianists was released on January 1, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Crossroads - Three Jazz Pianists?
The main cast of Crossroads - Three Jazz Pianists includes Oliver Jones, Leonid Chizhik, Jean Beaudet.