Steve Lacy: Lift the Bandstand

Steve Lacy: Lift the Bandstand

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Status

Released

Release Date

Aug 27, 1985

Runtime

0h 50m

Original Title

Steve Lacy: Lift the Bandstand

Production Companies

Rhapsody Films

Director

Peter Bull

Description

The accomplished soprano saxist details his life and musical adventures with the likes of Cecil Taylor, and performs with his band. Includes interviews and footage of a concert at New Jazz at the Public Theater, New York City, New York, on October 29, 1983. "Lacy shows how jazz continually becomes world music... That makes for a video that gives more and more, a real investment" Kevin Lynch, DOWNBEAT "This is one of the better jazz documentaries. The virtuosic soprano saxophonist talks about his entire career... and performs with his group" Scott Yanow, AMG