JazzTown
Mar 14, 2021 · 1h 32m
Director
Ben MakinenOverview
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.
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Cast of JazzTown
Dianne ReevesGrammy Winning Jazz Vocalist
John HickenlooperColorado Governor Hickenlooper
Ron MilesTrumpet Player Colorado Music Hall of Fame- Charles BurrellLegendary Bass Player
- Mitch ChmaraElectric Guitarist
- Charlie HunterElectric Guitar-bass
- Teresa CarrollJazz Singer
- Ben MakinenFilmmaker, Jazz Drummer
- Billy WallaceJazz Pianist
- Art LandeJazz Pianist
- Dave RandonElectric Bass
- Creighton HolleyElectric Guitar and Singer
- Rekha OhalSinger Songwriter
- Walter BarrProfessor, Trumpet Player
- Ron BucknamAvant Garde Multi-Instrumentalist
- Gene BassJazz Drummer
- Freddy Rodriguez SrSaxophonist
- Declan ScullyDrummer
- Ellyn RuckerJazz Pianist and Singer
Crew of JazzTown
About JazzTown
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…
When was JazzTown released?
JazzTown was released on March 14, 2021.
Where can I watch JazzTown?
JazzTown is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube in the US. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is JazzTown?
JazzTown runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
Who directed JazzTown?
JazzTown was directed by Ben Makinen.
Who is in the cast of JazzTown?
The cast of JazzTown includes Dianne Reeves (Grammy Winning Jazz Vocalist), John Hickenlooper (Colorado Governor Hickenlooper), Ron Miles (Trumpet Player Colorado Music Hall of Fame), Charles Burrell (Legendary Bass Player) and Mitch Chmara (Electric Guitarist).
Is JazzTown on Netflix?
No, JazzTown is not on Netflix in the US. It is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.