Big Ben: Ben Webster in Europe (1967)
In the late sixties, the American saxophone player and living jazz legend Ben Webster lived in Amsterdam for a year. Webster, who was born in Kansas City in 1909, was a unique personality in the world of jazz and blues. In the thirties, he played with all the great names. During his Amsterdam period, he stayed with an elderly landlady, Mrs Hardloper, with whom he appeared on a national talk show. In conversations with Van der Keuken, he muses on the past; on the fantastic experience of playing in the renowned Duke Ellington band; or on one of his best friends, who was so deft at eating with a knife and fork. Short, fragmented remarks, which Van der Keuken has edited in a loose, improvised editing style.
Director: Johan van der Keuken
Genre: Music, Documentary
Runtime: 31 min
Release Date: January 1, 1967
Cast
Production: VARA
Country: Netherlands
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
jazz
More Films by Director: Johan van der Keuken
More Films in Genre: Music, Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Big Ben: Ben Webster in Europe about?
- In the late sixties, the American saxophone player and living jazz legend Ben Webster lived in Amsterdam for a year. Webster, who was born in Kansas City in 1909, was a unique personality in the world of jazz and blues. In the thirties, he played with all the great names. During his Amsterdam period, he stayed with an elderly landlady, Mrs Hardloper, with whom he appeared on a national talk show. In conversations with Van der Keuken, he muses on the past; on the fantastic experience of playing in the renowned Duke Ellington band; or on one of his best friends, who was so deft at eating with a knife and fork. Short, fragmented remarks, which Van der Keuken has edited in a loose, improvised editing style.
- Who directed Big Ben: Ben Webster in Europe?
- Big Ben: Ben Webster in Europe was directed by Johan van der Keuken.
- Who stars in Big Ben: Ben Webster in Europe?
- Big Ben: Ben Webster in Europe stars Don Byas, Michiel de Ruyter, Rob Langereis, Jimmy Parsons, Cees Slings.
- How long is Big Ben: Ben Webster in Europe?
- Big Ben: Ben Webster in Europe has a runtime of 31m (31 minutes).
- What genre is Big Ben: Ben Webster in Europe?
- Big Ben: Ben Webster in Europe is a Music, Documentary film.
- Where was Big Ben: Ben Webster in Europe produced?
- Big Ben: Ben Webster in Europe was produced in Netherlands.