Chico O'Farrill
Publisher
Wienerworld
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Behind the scenes documentary of the presence of Afro-Cuban music in the daily life and cultural identity of Cubans. Brings the viewer into the heart and soul of Havana through a vibrant mosaic of street musicians, big bands, dancers, religious rituals and classic cars. Shows Afro-Cuban music in New York City through the music and commentary of jazz and Afro-Cuban legends Billy Taylor, Candido Camero, and Chico O'Farrill. Director Gary Keys' style...
8) Calle 54
Publisher
Miramax Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2001?]
Language
Español
Description
Introduced to Latin jazz in the 1980s, when he was beginning his career as a director, Fernando Trueba has since become a devoted fan of the music. Noted jazz artists have scored for some of his films and he took his love of the music one step further in which he gathered together a number of his favorite Latin jazz artists for a series of interviews and performances.