Zakir Hussain: The SFJazz Sessions
Mar 04, 2014 · 3h
Director
Anisa Qureshi, Taylor PhillipsOverview
Tells the story of four extraordinary nights (and days) showcasing the formidable talents and genre-bending collaborations of peerless tabla virtuoso/percussionist/composer Zakir Hussain, in concert with some of his favorite musicians. Filmed and recorded in March, 2013, during the historic inaugural season of The San Francisco Jazz Center, these sessions highlight the consummate virtuosity and improvisational genius of one of the world’s greatest musicians and the easy, personable charisma which have made Zakir an international celebrity. The presentation of the music is interwoven with insightful interviews, personal commentary and intimate glimpses of life, offstage and backstage, of the phenomenal artists who came together during the sessions.
Cast of Zakir Hussain: The SFJazz Sessions
Zakir HussainZakir Hussain
Béla FleckBéla Fleck
Edgar MeyerEdgar Meyer
Steve SmithSteve Smith
Giovanni HidalgoGiovanni Hidalgo- Eric HarlandEric Harland
Ganesh RajagopalanGanesh Rajagopalan- Rakesh ChaurasiaRakesh Chaurasia
- Niladri KumarNiladri Kumar
- George BrooksGeorge Brooks
- Antonia MinnecolaAntonia Minnecola
- Molly HolmMolly Holm
- Dana PandeyDana Pandey
- Osam EzzeldinOsam Ezzeldin
- Sanket AcharyaSanket Acharya
- Salar NaderSalar Nader
Crew of Zakir Hussain: The SFJazz Sessions
About Zakir Hussain: The SFJazz Sessions
What is Zakir Hussain: The SFJazz Sessions about?
Tells the story of four extraordinary nights (and days) showcasing the formidable talents and genre-bending collaborations of peerless tabla virtuoso/percussionist/composer Zakir Hussain, in concert with some of his favorite musicians. Filmed and recorded in March, 2013, during the historic inaugural season of The San Francisco Jazz Center, these sessions highlight the consummate virtuosity and…
When was Zakir Hussain: The SFJazz Sessions released?
Zakir Hussain: The SFJazz Sessions was released on March 4, 2014.
How long is Zakir Hussain: The SFJazz Sessions?
Zakir Hussain: The SFJazz Sessions runs 3 hours (180 minutes).
Who directed Zakir Hussain: The SFJazz Sessions?
Zakir Hussain: The SFJazz Sessions was directed by Anisa Qureshi and Taylor Phillips.
Who is in the cast of Zakir Hussain: The SFJazz Sessions?
The cast of Zakir Hussain: The SFJazz Sessions includes Zakir Hussain (Zakir Hussain), Béla Fleck (Béla Fleck), Edgar Meyer (Edgar Meyer), Steve Smith (Steve Smith) and Giovanni Hidalgo (Giovanni Hidalgo).