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Blue Note - A Story of Modern Jazz (1997)

"It must schwing!"

7.219971h 53mEN
DocumentaryMusic

Directed by Julian Benedikt

Rating

7.2/10

Runtime

1h 53m

Language

EN

Release

October 1, 1997

Director

Julian Benedikt

Overview

"It must schwing!" was the motto of Alfred Lion and Francis Wolff, two German Jewish immigrants who in 1939 set up Blue Note Records, the jazz label that was home to such greats as Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Herbie Hancock, Thelonious Monk, Art Blakey, Dexter Gordon and Sonny Rollins. Blue Note, th...

Cast

Freddie Hubbard

Freddie Hubbard

Self

Gil Mellé

Gil Mellé

Self

Herbie Hancock

Herbie Hancock

Self

Horace Silver

Horace Silver

Self

Carlos Santana

Carlos Santana

Self

Johnny Griffin

Johnny Griffin

Self

Bertrand Tavernier

Bertrand Tavernier

Self

Ron Carter

Ron Carter

Self

Maurice Cullaz

Maurice Cullaz

Self

Ruth Lion

Ruth Lion

Self - Alfred's wife

Hans Borgelt

Hans Borgelt

Self - Historian

Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal

Self

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Blue Note - A Story of Modern Jazz (1997), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

"It must schwing!" was the motto of Alfred Lion and Francis Wolff, two German Jewish immigrants who in 1939 set up Blue Note Records, the jazz label that was home to such greats as Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Herbie Hancock, Thelonious Monk, Art Blakey, Dexter Gordon and Sonny Rollins. Blue Note, the most successful movie ever made about jazz, is a testimony to the passion and vision of these two men and certainly swings like the propulsive sounds that made their label so famous.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Blue Note - A Story of Modern Jazz. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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