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2012
Billy Bang: Long Overdue
The free jazz violinist and composer from Harlem, Billy Bang, is portrayed in this unique documentary using rare footage and interviewing jazz luminaries of the time, to describe who Billy was and how he affected them and their world.
My takeA reverential deep-dive into the life and legacy of Harlem's boundary-pushing free jazz violinist Billy Bang. Rare archival footage and intimate testimonials from his peers paint a portrait of an uncompromising artist who changed the sound of modern jazz. Perfect for serious music lovers seeking inspiration and historical context.
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Cast
William ParkerRoy CampbellMichael CarvinNewman Taylor BakerAndrew Bemkey
Director
Oscar Sanders
If tonight is a Billy Bang: Long Overdue night…
…these live in the same corner of my head.
Want one picked out for tonight?
Tell me what kind of night it is — I'll do the rest.