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Stan Tracey: The Godfather of British Jazz

Stan Tracey: The Godfather of British Jazz

Jan 01, 2003 · 1h 10m

Rated 8 out of 10

Director

John Akomfrah

Overview

Stan Tracey: The Godfather of British Jazz is a portrait of one musician’s lifetime achievement. In a career spanning 60 years as pianist and composer, Tracey (1926 – 2013), recalls his life with unprecedented honesty. The film combines a mix of archive, landscape and interviews with musical giants such as saxophonist Courtney Pine, doyenne Cleo Laine and jazz eminence Humphrey Lyttleton. Stan Tracey’s obituary, published in the Guardian, 6 December 2013 can be viewed here. smokingdogfilms.com

Cast of Stan Tracey: The Godfather of British Jazz

Crew of Stan Tracey: The Godfather of British Jazz

About Stan Tracey: The Godfather of British Jazz

What is Stan Tracey: The Godfather of British Jazz about?

Stan Tracey: The Godfather of British Jazz is a portrait of one musician’s lifetime achievement. In a career spanning 60 years as pianist and composer, Tracey (1926 – 2013), recalls his life with unprecedented honesty. The film combines a mix of archive, landscape and interviews with musical giants such as saxophonist Courtney Pine, doyenne Cleo Laine and jazz eminence Humphrey Lyttleton. Stan…

When was Stan Tracey: The Godfather of British Jazz released?

Stan Tracey: The Godfather of British Jazz was released on January 1, 2003.

How long is Stan Tracey: The Godfather of British Jazz?

Stan Tracey: The Godfather of British Jazz runs 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).

Who directed Stan Tracey: The Godfather of British Jazz?

Stan Tracey: The Godfather of British Jazz was directed by John Akomfrah.

Who is in the cast of Stan Tracey: The Godfather of British Jazz?

The cast of Stan Tracey: The Godfather of British Jazz includes Stan Tracey (Himself).