Musician
Brief Synopsis
Cast & Crew
Daniel Kraus
Ken Vandermark
Jason Davis
Daniel Kraus
Daniel Kraus
Daniel Kraus
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Synopsis
Common sense says you can't make a living in America playing avant-garde improvisational jazz. But Ken Vandermark does it anyway. Among musicians, Vandermark's work ethic is almost mythic. The Chicago reed player has released over 100 albums with nearly 40 ensembles, spends over eight months per year on the road, and lives every other waking moment composing, arranging, performing--and trying to discipline his two hyperactive canines. Though Vandermark was the recipient of a 1999 MacArthur genius grant, he still spends most of his life in smoky clubs and low-budget recording studios, hoping people will plunk down hard-earned cash to hear his wholly non-commercial music.
Director
Daniel Kraus
Cast
Ken Vandermark
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Released in United States August 24, 2007
Released in United States September 5, 2007
Released in United States Summer August 24, 2007
DV
color
rtg MPAA NONE
Released in United States August 24, 2007 (Chicago)
Released in United States Summer August 24, 2007
Released in United States September 5, 2007 (Los Angeles)
