JAN 31 SUN 4 PM
ICONS AMONG US: JAZZ IN THE PRESENT TENSE
US 2009
DIRECTORS: MICHAEL RIVORIA, LARS LARSON, PETER J. VOGT
This film bridges historical and contemporary perspectives on jazz, giving us a rich history while also profiling some of the most gifted and prolific musicians at work today. Included are Bill Frissell, Ravi Colrane, Medeski, Martin and Wood and the Bad Plus, among others. (101 mins.) The directors will be on hand to introduce and talk about the film. Bill Royston, Artistic Director of the Portland Jazz Festival, February 22-28, will join the discussion about the state of today's jazz scene
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Time:
4:00pm-5:30pm
Location:
Whitsell Auditorium
Description:
JAN 31 SUN 7 PM
JOHNNY MERCER: THE DREAM’S ON ME
US 2009
DIRECTOR: BRUCE RICKER
In a 100th birthday celebration, director Ricker offers this affectionate biography of the man who wrote such timeless hits as “Hooray for Hollywood”, “Jeepers Creepers” and “In the Summertime”, cofounded Capitol Records and was called “America’s greatest folk poet”. (90 mins.) Join us after the film for a Johnny Mercer tribute performance by Tony Starlight's Supperclub & Lounge.
For more info, visit us at www.nwfilm.org