JazzTown (2021)
Overview
Denver’s iconic and Grammy Award-winning musicians reveal the secrets of their success and longevity in the music business while warning the young lions to whom they pass the torch to stay relevant in a marketplace both treacherous and brutal. The majestic Rocky Mountains tower over a bustling metropolis filled with steamy and romantic nightclubs where jazz flourishes on stage. JazzTown features never seen before live concert footage on historic stages that have now crumbled due to economic stresses of the Covid Pandemic. ~ Dianne Reeves, 5-time Grammy Award winner for Best Jazz Vocalist ~ US Senator John Hickenlooper (former jazz club owner) ~ Ron Miles (Colorado Music Hall of Fame, Joshua Redman, Bill Frisell, Ginger Baker) ~ Charlie Hunter (Snarky Puppy, Christian McBride, Stanton Moore) ~ Art Lande (Mark Isham, Gary Peacock) ~ Ayo Awosika (Session Singer on Soundtracks to: Wakanda Forever, Nope, Dune, The Lion King ... tours with Miley Cyrus,) and many more.
Where to watch JazzTown
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Xumo Play | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, YouTube | Apple TV, YouTube |
| Australia | — | YouTube | Apple TV, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Sweden | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Poland | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists JazzTown in 28 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is JazzTown about?
Denver’s iconic and Grammy Award-winning musicians reveal the secrets of their success and longevity in the music business while warning the young lions to whom they pass the torch to stay relevant in a marketplace both treacherous and brutal. The majestic Rocky Mountains tower over a bustling metropolis filled with steamy and romantic nightclubs where jazz flourishes on stage. JazzTown features never seen before live concert footage on historic stages that have now crumbled due to economic stresses of the Covid Pandemic. ~ Dianne Reeves, 5-time Grammy Award winner for Best Jazz Vocalist ~ US Senator John Hickenlooper (former jazz club owner) ~ Ron Miles (Colorado Music Hall of Fame, Joshua Redman, Bill Frisell, Ginger Baker) ~ Charlie Hunter (Snarky Puppy, Christian McBride, Stanton Moore) ~ Art Lande (Mark Isham, Gary Peacock) ~ Ayo Awosika (Session Singer on Soundtracks to: Wakanda Forever, Nope, Dune, The Lion King ... tours with Miley Cyrus,) and many more. JazzTown is a Documentary, Music, History movie, released on 2021-03-14, runtime 92 minutes.
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Where can I watch JazzTown?
In the United States, JazzTown is free to watch on Xumo Play and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 6 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Ben Makinen
Cast
- Dianne Reeves as Grammy Winning Jazz Vocalist
- John Hickenlooper as Colorado Governor Hickenlooper
- Ron Miles as Trumpet Player Colorado Music Hall of Fame
- Charles Burrell as Legendary Bass Player
- Mitch Chmara as Electric Guitarist
- Charlie Hunter as Electric Guitar-bass
- Teresa Carroll as Jazz Singer
- Ben Makinen as Filmmaker, Jazz Drummer
- Billy Wallace as Jazz Pianist
- Art Lande as Jazz Pianist
- Dave Randon as Electric Bass
- Creighton Holley as Electric Guitar and Singer
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Sources
Details from JazzTown on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.