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Whiplash

Featuring the music of Hank Levy
Duration: 05:18
November 29, 2026

Whiplash is as thrilling and tension-filled as any full-length jazz movie you may encounter. It’s written around the big band tune by Hank Levy. The premise is that an egotistical, latent-psychotic conservatory band conductor focuses his jealousy on his ensemble, especially a talented drummer, until their collective relationship falls apart. The combined talents of well-known actor J.K. Simmons as the conductor, Miles Teller as the young drummer and writer/director Damien Chazelle make the relationships compelling enough to prompt the audience to ask: “what if this has happened to my school jazz band?” Spoiler alert: this video clip is an iconic scene – the conductor has a question about keeping time. It’s a must-see movie and clip, but if you’re pressed for time start at 0:49.

Article: Film Review

Damien Chazelle's Netflix Show "The Eddy"

by S.G Provizer
May 31, 2020

I picked up the gauntlet and watched the eight episodes of the Netflix show The Eddy because it was promoted as being directed by Damien Chazelle, who wrote and directed the films Whiplash and La La Land. Chazelle is something of a bête noire for jazz people, who've been highly critical of his approach to jazz. ...

Article: Film Review

Whiplash

by Tyran Grillo
December 8, 2014

Whiplash Directed by Damien Chazelle Sony Pictures Classics 2014 Whiplash is director Damien Chazelle's portrait of an aspiring jazz drummer who falls prey to an overbearing conservatory teacher. Although the film has attracted well-earned praise for its acting and editing, this review sets technical flourish aside and approaches Whiplash not as ...

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Whiplash

Featuring the music of Branford Marsalis
Duration: 7:47
June 5, 2012

The Branford Marsalis Quartet performs "Whiplash" during the recording sessions for "Four MFs Playin' Tunes", available on Marsalis Music August 7, 2012.