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Summary:

Marsalis discusses classical music, jazz music, the blues, and his life. He describes the blues as secular optimism or "survival" music. While conducting his band, he encourages improvisation, but not to the point of chaos. Includes commentary from band members, his father Ellis Marsalis, and his brother, Delfeayo Marsalis. First part of filming takes place in New York City (in black & white), second part of filming takes place in his home town of New Orleans (in color). Excerpts from songs include: "Black Coals" (Thelonius Monk), "Jungle Blues" (Jelly Roll Morton), "Blood on the Fields" (Wynton Marsalis), "Citi Movement" (Wynton Marsalis), etc.

Contributors:

Marsalis, Wynton, 1961-

Shaw, Susan

Bragg, Melvyn, 1939-

RM Arts (Firm)

London Weekend Television (Firm)

Films for the Humanities (Firm)

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

Item content: English

Alternate Titles:

Subtitle on cassette label: All that jazz

Subjects:

Marsalis, Wynton, 1961-

Jazz musicians — United States — Biography

Jazz — History and criticism

Jazz musicians

Jazz

United States

Genres:

Documentary films

Biographies

Criticism, interpretation, etc.

System Details:

VHS.

Performers:

Performers: Wynton Marsalis (trumpet, piano), Ellis Marsalis (piano), and the Wynton Marsalis band.

Production Credits:

Producer/director, Susan Shaw ; series editor, Melvyn Bragg.

General Notes:

Documentary.
"FFH 10527."
Public performance rights included

Physical Description:

1 videocassette (56 min.) : sound, color with black & white sequences ; 1/2 in.

Physical Characteristics:

polyester; 1/2 in.; polychrome; monochrome

Audio Characteristics:

analog; magnetic; mono

Video Characteristics:

VHS; NTSC

Call Numbers:

MV 6611

OCLC Numbers:

1052973211
44997031 [Invalid]