The Cry of Jazz
Mar 22, 1959 · 34m
Director
Edward BlandOverview
Filmed in Chicago & finished in 1959, The Cry of Jazz is filmmaker, composer and arranger Edward O. Bland's polemical essay on the politics of music and race - a forecast of what he called "the death of jazz." A landmark moment in black film, foreseeing the civil unrest of subsequent decades, it also features the only known footage of visionary pianist Sun Ra from his beloved Chicago period. Featured are ample images of tenor saxophonist John Gilmore and the rest of Ra's Arkestra in Windy City nightclubs, all shot in glorious black & white.
Cast of The Cry of Jazz
Crew of The Cry of Jazz
About The Cry of Jazz
What is The Cry of Jazz about?
Filmed in Chicago & finished in 1959, The Cry of Jazz is filmmaker, composer and arranger Edward O. Bland's polemical essay on the politics of music and race - a forecast of what he called "the death of jazz." A landmark moment in black film, foreseeing the civil unrest of subsequent decades, it also features the only known footage of visionary pianist Sun Ra from his beloved Chicago period…
When was The Cry of Jazz released?
The Cry of Jazz was released on March 22, 1959.
Where can I watch The Cry of Jazz?
The Cry of Jazz is streaming on Criterion Channel in the US. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is The Cry of Jazz?
The Cry of Jazz runs 34 minutes.
Who directed The Cry of Jazz?
The Cry of Jazz was directed by Edward Bland.
Who is in the cast of The Cry of Jazz?
The cast of The Cry of Jazz includes George Waller (Alex Johnson), Dorothea Horton (Natalie), Melinda Dillon (Faye), Andrew Duncan (John) and Leroy Inman (Louis).
Is The Cry of Jazz on Netflix?
No, The Cry of Jazz is not on Netflix in the US. It is streaming on Criterion Channel instead.