TV / Film News

Swinging "What's My Line?"

Source: JazzWax by Marc Myers
December 26, 2009

What's My Line? appeared on TV from 1950 to 1967. For those unfamiliar with the show, the format was brilliant: Four panelists tried to guess the identity of a mystery guest by taking turns asking questions, with the guest answering merely “yes" or “no." The high point was the celebrity-guest segment, during which panelists wore blindfolds and the superstar answered in a disguised voice. If the panelists wound up stumped when time or the question allotment ended, the VIP won. ...

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Copyright Criminals to Air Jan. 19 on PBS

Source: HypeBot
December 19, 2009

Copyright Criminals, a new documentary that examines the creative and commercial value of musical sampling, including the related debates over artistic expression, copyright law, and (of course) money will air on the PBS series Independent Lens January 19 (check local listings).

This documentary traces the rise of hip-hop from the urban streets of New York to its current status as a multibillion-dollar industry. For more than thirty years, ...

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"Elvis Costello With..." Bono, Toussaint, the Boss, More

Source: JamBase
December 9, 2009

BONO, ALLEN TOUSSAINT, BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN AMONG GUESTS IN SEASON TWO OF SUNDANCE CHANNEL'S “SPECTACLE: ELVIS COSTELLO WITH..."

Elvis Costello Sundance Channel will launch the second season of its critically acclaimed music/talk original series “Spectacle: Elvis Costello with..." on Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at 10:00 p.m. et/pt with an episode featuring U2's Bono and The Edge. “Spectacle: Elvis Costello with..." combines the best elements of talk and music television and lets viewers in on intimate conversation and performances with ...

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Icons Among Us Four Part Series Released for Educators and Institutions

Source: Michael Ricci
December 3, 2009

"ICONS AMONG US explores Jazz in a way that leaves the audience with a better understanding of its history and an appreciation of the contemporary complexity of the genre. The film expands upon the foundation set by Ken Burns' JAZZ to add nuance and insight into the music and culture of today."

    ~Kevin Johnson, Berklee College of Music

ICONS AMONG US: JAZZ IN THE PRESENT TENSE offers an inspirational listening and viewing experience to the avid ...

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Larger Than Life in 3d Dave Matthews, Ben Harper

Source: JamBase
November 28, 2009

IN THEATRES ONE WEEK ONLY - DEC 11-17

Dave Matthews Band Movie theaters from New York to Los Angeles will present the 3D release of “Larger Than LifeIn 3D" Featuring Dave Matthews Band, Ben Harper and Relentless7 and Gogol Bordello for a limited-run engagement - one week only from December 11-17.

Filmed by inconcert3d utilizing digital technology that can only be viewed in theaters, this one week event will allow fans to experience a stunning 360-degree view of each live ...

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Stacy Dillard, Eric Reed to Star in "Chaography," a New Fiction Film Celebrating New York's Jazz Scene

Source: Michael Ricci
November 28, 2009

Director Douglas Chang and Executive Producer Ronald Tikofsky have announced the upcoming production of Chang's new feature, “CHAOGRAPHY: Variations on the Theme of Freedom," in 2010. Anchored by original music to be composed and performed by some of the most exciting young musicians in jazz today, the film will seek to explore what freedom really means, using jazz as a mirror of the choices we make in our individual and collective pursuit of happiness.

Heading the roster of musical talent ...

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Monk and the Baroness: An Interview with Documentarian Hannah Rothschild

Source: All About Jazz @ Spinner
November 27, 2009

By Tad Hendrickson

Hannah Rothschild talks about her new documentary, 'The Jazz Baroness,' to be shown on HBO2. Check here for show times. Jazz has always had its fair share of characters. Usually they are musicians, but occasionally nonmusicians enter the story thread. Baroness Pannonica de Koenigswarter was the pre-eminent patron of the New York City jazz scene back in the '50s and '60s bebop heyday. Though the “bebop baroness" was part of the rich and ...

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Life of Jazz Great Jon Hendricks During WWII Subject of Documentary Making U.S. Debut at the Riverside Theatre

Source: Michael Ricci
November 27, 2009

DOCUMENTARY DETAILING RACISM/DISCRIMINATION FACED BY WORLD RENOWNED JAZZ MUSICIAN JON HENDRICKS AS WWII SOLDIER TO MAKE U.S. DEBUT AT THE AFRICAN DIASPORA FILM FESTIVAL AT THE RIVERSIDE THEATRE

Currently 87, Hendricks to be on-hand Following Screening for Q&A with Audience

A documentary entitled Blues March: Soldier Jon Hendricks -- detailing the life of current jazz great Jon Hendricks during WWII -- will make its US debut at the African Diaspora Film Festival on Thursday, December 3, 8:30 p.m. at The ...

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