Black February: Music Is an Open Door
Vipal Monga's first feature-length documentary chronicles an unprecedented series of concerts performed in February 2005 by the legendary jazz composer Lawrence D. Butch Morris. The concerts were in celebration of the 20th anniversary of Conduction, Butch's revolutionary technique for live music-making. Butch put on 44 performances in 28 days with 85 musicians pulled from all across New York's musical community. Along with footage from these remarkable concerts that span a full range of musical styles from big band jazz to funk to electronic and symphonic works. The documentary features some of the leading lights of the New York creative-music community, including Henry Threadgill, JD Allen, Brandon Ross, Graham Haynes, Howard Mandel, and Greg Tate. Although the film provides unique insight into New York's vibrant avant-garde music scene,
Cast
- Lawrence D. “Butch” Morris - Himself
- Henry Threadgill - Himself
- J.D. Allen - Himself
- Brandon Ross - Himself
- Graham Haynes - Himself
- Howard Mandel - Himself
- Greg Tate - Himself
Keywords
jazz, avant garde jazz
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Black February: Music Is an Open Door about?
- Vipal Monga's first feature-length documentary chronicles an unprecedented series of concerts performed in February 2005 by the legendary jazz composer Lawrence D. Butch Morris. The concerts were in celebration of the 20th anniversary of Conduction, Butch's revolutionary technique for live music-making. Butch put on 44 performances in 28 days with 85 musicians pulled from all across New York's musical community. Along with footage from these remarkable concerts that span a full range of musical styles from big band jazz to funk to electronic and symphonic works. The documentary features some of the leading lights of the New York creative-music community, including Henry Threadgill, JD Allen, Brandon Ross, Graham Haynes, Howard Mandel, and Greg Tate. Although the film provides unique insight into New York's vibrant avant-garde music scene,
- Who directed Black February: Music Is an Open Door?
- Black February: Music Is an Open Door was directed by Vipal Monga.
- Who stars in Black February: Music Is an Open Door?
- Black February: Music Is an Open Door stars Lawrence D. “Butch” Morris, Henry Threadgill, J.D. Allen, Brandon Ross, Graham Haynes, Howard Mandel.
- How long is Black February: Music Is an Open Door?
- Black February: Music Is an Open Door has a runtime of 1h 5m (65 minutes).
- What genre is Black February: Music Is an Open Door?
- Black February: Music Is an Open Door is a Documentary, Music film.
- Where was Black February: Music Is an Open Door produced?
- Black February: Music Is an Open Door was produced in United States of America.