JazzTown (2021)

It's a feeling. You either have it or you don't.

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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.

Director: Ben Makinen
Genre: Documentary, Music, History
Runtime: 92 min
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Cast

Music: Ben Makinen
Editing: Ben Makinen
Production: Bmakin Film ltd
Budget: $50,000
Original Language: en

Keywords

chicago, illinois, denver, colorado, nightclub, new orleans, louisiana, jazz singer or musician, native american, jazz club, rhythm and blues (r&b), latin jazz, hispanic, black history, chicano, indian girl, american history

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Who directed JazzTown?
JazzTown was directed by Ben Makinen.
Who stars in JazzTown?
JazzTown stars Dianne Reeves, John Hickenlooper, Ron Miles, Charles Burrell, Mitch Chmara, Charlie Hunter.
How long is JazzTown?
JazzTown has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
What genre is JazzTown?
JazzTown is a Documentary, Music, History film.
What is the budget of JazzTown?
JazzTown had a budget of $50,000.