The Gathering: Roots and Branches of Los Angeles Jazz
Jul 16, 2019 · 1h 29m
Director
Thomas PaigeOverview
This vibrant documentaty chronicles a multigenerational music project started in 2005 by Jesse Sharps, one of the bandleaders of Horace Tapscott's Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra. The film features a stellar cast of players, including some of the hottest emerging talents from the area, and focuses on the Leimert Park district and progressive jazz scene of Los Angeles, covering the history of the music, and the long tradition of community elders guiding the young up-and-coming players on the scene. Featured are some extraordinary performances by local legends Azar Lawrence, Dwight Trible, Kamau Daáood, Michael Session, Ndugu Chancler, and Phil Ranelin, along with rising stars Brandon Coleman, Kamasi Washington, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, and Randal Fisher.
Cast of The Gathering: Roots and Branches of Los Angeles Jazz
Crew of The Gathering: Roots and Branches of Los Angeles Jazz
About The Gathering: Roots and Branches of Los Angeles Jazz
What is The Gathering: Roots and Branches of Los Angeles Jazz about?
This vibrant documentaty chronicles a multigenerational music project started in 2005 by Jesse Sharps, one of the bandleaders of Horace Tapscott's Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra. The film features a stellar cast of players, including some of the hottest emerging talents from the area, and focuses on the Leimert Park district and progressive jazz scene of Los Angeles, covering the history of the…
When was The Gathering: Roots and Branches of Los Angeles Jazz released?
The Gathering: Roots and Branches of Los Angeles Jazz was released on July 16, 2019.
How long is The Gathering: Roots and Branches of Los Angeles Jazz?
The Gathering: Roots and Branches of Los Angeles Jazz runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
Who directed The Gathering: Roots and Branches of Los Angeles Jazz?
The Gathering: Roots and Branches of Los Angeles Jazz was directed by Thomas Paige.
Who is in the cast of The Gathering: Roots and Branches of Los Angeles Jazz?
The cast of The Gathering: Roots and Branches of Los Angeles Jazz includes Jesse Sharps (Self), Kamau Daaood (Self), Roberto Miranda (Self), Dwight Trible (Self) and Azar Lawrence (Self).