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DOCTONE: The Genius of Kenny Kirkland

Noah Haidu
Duration: 38:00
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Doctone: The Genius of Kenny Kirkland is a moving and powerful 39-minute documentary film honoring the life, music, and legacy of modern jazz piano legend Kenny Kirkland. Known as “Doctone” to his peers, Kirkland was one of the most influential pianists and composers of his generation, shaping the sound of modern jazz, fusion, and contemporary music through his work with Sting, Wynton Marsalis, Branford Marsalis, Kenny Garrett and Jeff “Tain” Watts.

Directed by Jeffrey Chuang and produced by Noah Haidu, this film features interviews, stories, and performances with world-class artists including Jeff Watts, Jason Moran, and members of the Marsalis family. Together they reveal Kenny Kirkland’s genius: his deep harmonic imagination, fearless improvisation, and powerful contributions to the evolution of modern jazz.

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