Art Blakey: The Jazz Messenger
Brief Synopsis
A documentary on jazz musician Art Blakey and the young musicians he encourages and trains.
Cast & Crew
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Dick Fontaine
Director
Art Blakey
Courtney Pine
Jazz Warriors
Jazz Defektors
Oscar Brown
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Music
Release Date
1988
Production Company
Channel 4; Channel Four Television
Distribution Company
Central Independent Television
Location
New York City, New York, USA; London, England, United Kingdom; Camden Jazz Festival, Camden, New Jersey, USA
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 18m
Synopsis
A documentary on jazz musician Art Blakey and the young musicians he encourages and trains.
Director
Dick Fontaine
Director
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Music
Release Date
1988
Production Company
Channel 4; Channel Four Television
Distribution Company
Central Independent Television
Location
New York City, New York, USA; London, England, United Kingdom; Camden Jazz Festival, Camden, New Jersey, USA
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 18m
Quotes
Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Released in United States March 1988
Released in United States Winter February 19, 1989
Shown at San Francisco International Film Festival March 18 & 27, 1988.
Broadcast on PBS during Black History Month February 19, 1989.
Released in United States Winter February 19, 1989
Released in United States March 1988 (Shown at San Francisco International Film Festival March 18 & 27, 1988.)
